How to handle AsyncTask onPostExecute when paused to avoid IllegalStateException

Question

I appreciate the numerous postings regarding AsyncTask on a rotation change. I have the following problem when using the compatability lib and trying to dismiss a Dial

Answer 1

Another way of achieving what you require is to implement the PauseHandler class that I documented in this post.

Then in your onPostExecute method call sendMessage() to post your message into the handler.

When your application resumes the action will be handled.