How do I run a service when an app is closed?

Intent Service -The IntentService class provides a straightforward structure for running an operation on a single background thread. IntentService runs outside the application in a background process, so the process will run even if your application is closed.10 Oca 2018

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To keep the timer running while the app is closed, you need to use a service . Listen to the broadcast of the service in the activity. See this SO answer to learn whether registering the receiver in onCreate, onStart, or onResume is right for you.