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Background Applications
Background Attribute
A Motorola specific JAD attribute called background exists. MIDlets with JAD file
containing Background = True can run in the background mode.
Background Java Application Lifecycle
A MIDlet with background attributes will continue running when not in focus (in the
background mode) or when the flip is closed if the MIDlet is flip insensitive. MIDlets are
able to accept incoming data if they are running in the background.
For example:
•
Background MIDlet
When a MIDlet with background attributes is running, the user can press the END (red)
key to initiate the following options shown in Figure 13:
Background Applications
The phonebook application can automatically synchronize new entries when in
background mode.
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