VishnuSanal
`SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` Permission Explanation (if you know a better way, LMK!)
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW permission is used because Android wouldn't let me start an activity from the background. Hence, I display a transparent system overlay for a very small duration (500 ms), then open the alarm activity as soon as the overlay gets drawn, and close the overlay later. I have added the reason to full description too for full transparency.
if you know/finds a better way to do this, please LMK. :) keeping this thread open for inputs and discussions.
What not use Alarm Manager?
hi @rtdany10, thanks for reaching out. actually, we are using AlarmManager to trigger alarms; but launching a new activity from PendingIntent from AlarmManager is not allowed by by android.
Not sure, but I believe exact alarms are exempted from it?
Also - https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/background-starts#sender-pendingintent
Not sure, but I believe exact alarms are exempted from it? Also - https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/background-starts#sender-pendingintent
thanks, I will check & update here.