What are Android services?

Android services, which are Android components that allow work to be done without an active user interface . Services are very commonly used for tasks that are performed in the background, such as time consuming calculations, downloading files, playing music, and so on.

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What is Android service enabled?

android:enabled is, in effect, inherited for all components , so it is not unique to services. Here are scenarios where it might be used: Activity: you want to have a second icon in the launcher, but only if the user purchases something through in-app purchasing (e.g., upgrades to “Pro” features)

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What is background and foreground?

A priority assigned to programs running in a multitasking environment. The foreground contains the applications the user is working on, and the background contains the applications that are behind the scenes , such as certain operating system functions, printing a document or accessing the network.

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