Frequent Question: What Is Partial Wake Lock in Android?
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Partial wake locks are a mechanism in the PowerManager API that lets developers keep the CPU running after a device’s display turns off (whether due to system timeout or the user pressing the power button). Your app acquires a partial wake lock by calling acquire() with the PARTIAL_WAKE_LOCK flag.

What is a Wakelock in Android?

A wakelock is a powerful concept in Android that allows the developer to modify the default power state of their device. The danger of using a wakelock in an application is that it will reduce the battery life of a device.

How do you use a Wakelock?

To release the wake lock, call wakelock. release() . This releases your claim to the CPU. It’s important to release a wake lock as soon as your app is finished using it to avoid draining the battery.

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