How to run a method at the time set by user?

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I am making an application in which I have to execute the method at the time set by user. Is there any way to overcome this problem?

Does the method need to run if the app is exited before that time? — Ted Hopp, Apr 27 '12 at 15:16

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 27 '12 at 15:16

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Define a PendingIntent that will execute the operation then setup Alarm to execute the PendingIntent: http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/AlarmManager.html

answered Apr 27 '12 at 15:16

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score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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Maybe this could help you: http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/TimerTask.html

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edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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answered Apr 27 '12 at 15:18

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 27 '12 at 15:34

The best way to implement this would be to create a Service in your application that invokes an AlarmManager. The AlarmManager is used to trigger an event set in the future and invoking it in a service enables you to run it even when your application is closed. A very fine tutorial of the same can be found here. Although i would suggest you to go through the AlarmManager documentation first.

How to run a method at the time set by user?

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