Quick Answer: What Is a Wakelock in Android?
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A wake lock is a mechanism to indicate that your application needs to have the device stay on. Any application using a WakeLock must request the android. … WAKE_LOCK permission in an element of the application’s manifest.

How do I use Wakelock on Android?

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.

What is partial wake lock in Android?

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.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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