Starting background service when Android turns on

Question

I need to have ALWAYS a background service that will synchronize my Android application and a server. I know how to launch it through my application, but when the Android tu

Answer 1

(Even when the device turns off and then turns on..

The OS broadcasts ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED when it has finished booting. Your app can ask to receive this notification by requesting permission in your manifest:

http://blog.gregfiumara.com/archives/82

http://www.androidcompetencycenter.com/2009/06/start-service-at-boot/