Overview
A Flutter plugin that enables foreground service functionality on Android, specifically supporting Android Oreo and above. It allows apps to run background tasks with a persistent notification, ensuring continued operation even when the app is not in the foreground. The plugin is designed for use cases requiring long-running operations such as location tracking, music playback, or file downloads. Currently, iOS support is not available. It integrates seamlessly with Flutter's platform channel and provides a simple API for starting and stopping foreground services.
Use cases
- Background location tracking
- Long-running file downloads
- Music playback in background
- Real-time data synchronization
- Persistent task execution
Key features
- Android Oreo+ only
- Persistent foreground notification
- Simple start/stop API
- Platform channel integration
- No iOS support
Suitable for
- Apps needing persistent background execution
- Location-based services
- Media players
- Task schedulers
- Background data processing
Considerations
- Not compatible with iOS
- Requires Android Oreo or higher
- Must display a persistent notification
- Limited to Android platform
- May impact battery life