Foreground refers to the active apps which consume data and are currently running on the mobile. Background refers to the data used when the app is doing some activity in the background, which is not active right now.
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In order to enable background location access, users must set the Allow all the time option for your app’s location permission on a settings page , as described in the guide on how to Request background location.
Read moreHow do I access location on Android?
Open your phone’s Settings app. Under “Personal,” tap Location access. At the top of the screen, turn Access to my location on or off .
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