prevent mobile from going into sleep mode when app is running

android sleep-mode
AZ_ picture AZ_ · Mar 1, 2011 · Viewed 20.4k times · Source

I want to prevent Android Mobile from going into sleep mode when my threads are sending HTTP request. as what happened while threads are doing HTTP calls mobiles goes to sleep mode and when user wakes up the phone threads never complete.

User has to restart the app. what to do? please help

Answer

Andrew White picture Andrew White · Mar 1, 2011

You need a WakeLock. There are different kinds of wake locks so be sure to select the least aggressive one that meets your needs. In particular it sounds like you need a Partial Wake Lock.

Partial Wake Lock - Wake lock that ensures that the CPU is running. The screen might not be on.

Also, make sure you add the permission android.permission.WAKE_LOCK to your manifest. And finally be double sure to Release your lock when you are done.

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