Why is IntentService deprecated?

Why is IntentService deprecated?

Provided since Android API 3, the purpose of IntentService was to allow asynchronous tasks to be performed without blocking the main thread. The deprecation is one of a number of steps introduced starting with Android 8.0 (API 26) to limit the actions that can be performed while an app is in the background.

Is IntentService deprecated?

IntentService is deprecated in Android-R / Android-11.

What is the purpose of IntentService?

IntentService is a base class for Services that handle asynchronous requests (expressed as Intents) on demand. Clients send requests through startService(Intent) calls; the service is started as needed, handles each Intent, in turn, using a worker thread, and stops itself when it runs out of work.

What is an IntentService Android?

IntentService is an extension of the Service component class that handles asynchronous requests (expressed as Intent s) on demand. Clients send requests through Context.

When to use main thread or intentservicecan?

If you need to perform long tasks, you must use threads within Service. The IntentServicecan be used in long tasks usually with no communication to Main Thread. If communication is required, can use Main Thread handler or broadcast intents. Another case of use is when callbacks are needed (Intent triggered tasks).

What’s the difference between service and intentservice?

Triggering Thread: Service can be triggered from any thread while the IntentService can be triggered only from the Main thread i.e. firstly, the Intent is received on the Main thread and after that, the Worker thread will be executed.

Where does the intentservice run in the background?

The Service runs in background but it runs on the Main Thread of the application. The IntentService runs on a separate worker thread.

Which is the base class for intentservice in Android?

from Android developers guide: IntentService is a base class for Services that handle asynchronous requests (expressed as Intents) on demand. Clients send requests through startService (Intent) calls; the service is started as needed, handles each Intent, in turn, using a worker thread, and stops itself when it runs out of work.