Add foreground service types for Android 14 target #4561
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- Adds information about the foreground service type as this is required when targeting Android 14 and will otherwise throw exceptions: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/changes/fgs-types-required
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Summary
Adds information about the foreground service type as this is required when targeting Android 14 and will otherwise throw exceptions: https://developer.android.com/about/versions/14/changes/fgs-types-required.
WorkManager jobs that run in the foreground are handled by
androidx.work.impl.foreground.SystemForegroundService. I'm using the following types:dataSyncfor the sensor workerremoteMessagingfor the persistent websocket connection, as it handles notifications which is somewhat like messagingGoogle also requires a lot of details about these services for the Play Store including videos demonstrating the feature, and has policy requirements, so this may need adjustment/discussion...
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