IntentService + startForeground vs JobIntentService
Since Android Oreo background execution limits, the docs recommend to refactor IntentServices to JobIntentService.
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/oreo/background
JobIntentService runs immediately as an IntentService below Oreo, but schedules a Job on Oreo+
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/support/v4/app/JobIntentService
In what cases would it make sense to run a normal IntentService as a foreground Service with a persistent notification, and when is a JobIntentService better?
One downside I can see in JobIntentService is that it doesn't start immediately.
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android-intentservice android-jobscheduler asked Nov 11 '18 at 12:02
Florian WaltherFlorian Walther
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Since Android Oreo background execution limits, the docs recommend to refactor IntentServices to JobIntentService.
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/oreo/background
JobIntentService runs immediately as an IntentService below Oreo, but schedules a Job on Oreo+
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/support/v4/app/JobIntentService
In what cases would it make sense to run a normal IntentService as a foreground Service with a persistent notification, and when is a JobIntentService better?
One downside I can see in JobIntentService is that it doesn't start immediately.
android android-service intentservice android-intentservice android-jobscheduler asked Nov 11 '18 at 12:02
Florian WaltherFlorian Walther
9811524
add a comment |
Since Android Oreo background execution limits, the docs recommend to refactor IntentServices to JobIntentService.
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/oreo/background
JobIntentService runs immediately as an IntentService below Oreo, but schedules a Job on Oreo+
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/support/v4/app/JobIntentService
In what cases would it make sense to run a normal IntentService as a foreground Service with a persistent notification, and when is a JobIntentService better?
One downside I can see in JobIntentService is that it doesn't start immediately.
android android-service intentservice android-intentservice android-jobscheduler asked Nov 11 '18 at 12:02
Florian WaltherFlorian Walther
9811524
Since Android Oreo background execution limits, the docs recommend to refactor IntentServices to JobIntentService.
https://developer.android.com/about/versions/oreo/background
JobIntentService runs immediately as an IntentService below Oreo, but schedules a Job on Oreo+
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/support/v4/app/JobIntentService
In what cases would it make sense to run a normal IntentService as a foreground Service with a persistent notification, and when is a JobIntentService better?
One downside I can see in JobIntentService is that it doesn't start immediately.
android android-service intentservice android-intentservice android-jobscheduler android android-service intentservice android-intentservice android-jobscheduler asked Nov 11 '18 at 12:02
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Foreground service is not affected by Doze, but you still have to use wake locks, if you need your task to be continued when the screen is off.
The JobIntentService (which uses the JobScheduler) manages wake locks for you, but you have less control when the job will be started.
I would use the foreground IntentService (or Service) for high priority tasks (e.g. downloading a database) that should run immediatelly and that should not be paused / killed by system.
I would use the JobIntentService in conjunction with AlarmManager to schedule low priority tasks like refreshing the widget's data periodically.
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
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Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even callenqueuewhile the device is in doze?
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Foreground service is not affected by Doze, but you still have to use wake locks, if you need your task to be continued when the screen is off.
The JobIntentService (which uses the JobScheduler) manages wake locks for you, but you have less control when the job will be started.
I would use the foreground IntentService (or Service) for high priority tasks (e.g. downloading a database) that should run immediatelly and that should not be paused / killed by system.
I would use the JobIntentService in conjunction with AlarmManager to schedule low priority tasks like refreshing the widget's data periodically.
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even callenqueuewhile the device is in doze?
– Florian Walther
Nov 13 '18 at 9:07
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Foreground service is not affected by Doze, but you still have to use wake locks, if you need your task to be continued when the screen is off.
The JobIntentService (which uses the JobScheduler) manages wake locks for you, but you have less control when the job will be started.
I would use the foreground IntentService (or Service) for high priority tasks (e.g. downloading a database) that should run immediatelly and that should not be paused / killed by system.
I would use the JobIntentService in conjunction with AlarmManager to schedule low priority tasks like refreshing the widget's data periodically.
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even callenqueuewhile the device is in doze?
– Florian Walther
Nov 13 '18 at 9:07
add a comment |
Foreground service is not affected by Doze, but you still have to use wake locks, if you need your task to be continued when the screen is off.
The JobIntentService (which uses the JobScheduler) manages wake locks for you, but you have less control when the job will be started.
I would use the foreground IntentService (or Service) for high priority tasks (e.g. downloading a database) that should run immediatelly and that should not be paused / killed by system.
I would use the JobIntentService in conjunction with AlarmManager to schedule low priority tasks like refreshing the widget's data periodically.
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
Foreground service is not affected by Doze, but you still have to use wake locks, if you need your task to be continued when the screen is off.
The JobIntentService (which uses the JobScheduler) manages wake locks for you, but you have less control when the job will be started.
I would use the foreground IntentService (or Service) for high priority tasks (e.g. downloading a database) that should run immediatelly and that should not be paused / killed by system.
I would use the JobIntentService in conjunction with AlarmManager to schedule low priority tasks like refreshing the widget's data periodically.
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
answered Nov 11 '18 at 13:06
Derek KDerek K
338213
338213
Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even callenqueuewhile the device is in doze?
– Florian Walther
Nov 13 '18 at 9:07
add a comment |
Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even callenqueuewhile the device is in doze?
– Florian Walther
Nov 13 '18 at 9:07
Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even call
enqueue while the device is in doze?– Florian Walther
Nov 13 '18 at 9:07
Thank you. I am just trying to figure out under which circumstances the job would get deferred. The docs say that the job doesn't get executed if the device is in doze, but how would I even call
enqueue while the device is in doze?– Florian Walther
Nov 13 '18 at 9:07
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