iOS: Distinguish between when app is running in background and when phone is locked?
I'm working on a gamified focus timer iOS app. On the app, the user sets a timer when they want to "unplug" from their phone. If the user leaves the app while a focus timer session is active, the session fails. However, I'd like the user to be able to lock their phone without the session failing (to save battery and reduce distraction). To do that, I think I need to track if the phone is locked. That way I can distinguish between the app being in the background because another app is open and the app being in the background because the phone is locked. My problem is that I can't figure out how to do that without using Apple's private API.
If you have ideas, I'd really appreciate your input!
ios locking
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
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I'm working on a gamified focus timer iOS app. On the app, the user sets a timer when they want to "unplug" from their phone. If the user leaves the app while a focus timer session is active, the session fails. However, I'd like the user to be able to lock their phone without the session failing (to save battery and reduce distraction). To do that, I think I need to track if the phone is locked. That way I can distinguish between the app being in the background because another app is open and the app being in the background because the phone is locked. My problem is that I can't figure out how to do that without using Apple's private API.
If you have ideas, I'd really appreciate your input!
ios locking
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
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Welcome to SO, Cam. I would check out this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/37649808/…
– Daniel
Nov 20 '18 at 17:46
Thanks, Daniel! Okay, I'll check that out.
– Cam Crain
Nov 20 '18 at 17:58
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I'm working on a gamified focus timer iOS app. On the app, the user sets a timer when they want to "unplug" from their phone. If the user leaves the app while a focus timer session is active, the session fails. However, I'd like the user to be able to lock their phone without the session failing (to save battery and reduce distraction). To do that, I think I need to track if the phone is locked. That way I can distinguish between the app being in the background because another app is open and the app being in the background because the phone is locked. My problem is that I can't figure out how to do that without using Apple's private API.
If you have ideas, I'd really appreciate your input!
ios locking
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
1
I'm working on a gamified focus timer iOS app. On the app, the user sets a timer when they want to "unplug" from their phone. If the user leaves the app while a focus timer session is active, the session fails. However, I'd like the user to be able to lock their phone without the session failing (to save battery and reduce distraction). To do that, I think I need to track if the phone is locked. That way I can distinguish between the app being in the background because another app is open and the app being in the background because the phone is locked. My problem is that I can't figure out how to do that without using Apple's private API.
If you have ideas, I'd really appreciate your input!
ios locking
ios locking
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
1
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
1
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
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asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
1
asked Nov 20 '18 at 17:42
Cam CrainCam Crain
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Welcome to SO, Cam. I would check out this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/37649808/…
– Daniel
Nov 20 '18 at 17:46
Thanks, Daniel! Okay, I'll check that out.
– Cam Crain
Nov 20 '18 at 17:58
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Welcome to SO, Cam. I would check out this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/37649808/…
– Daniel
Nov 20 '18 at 17:46
Thanks, Daniel! Okay, I'll check that out.
– Cam Crain
Nov 20 '18 at 17:58
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Welcome to SO, Cam. I would check out this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/37649808/…
– Daniel
Nov 20 '18 at 17:46
Welcome to SO, Cam. I would check out this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/37649808/…
– Daniel
Nov 20 '18 at 17:46
Thanks, Daniel! Okay, I'll check that out.
– Cam Crain
Nov 20 '18 at 17:58
Thanks, Daniel! Okay, I'll check that out.
– Cam Crain
Nov 20 '18 at 17:58
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Welcome to SO, Cam. I would check out this question: stackoverflow.com/questions/37649808/…
– Daniel
Nov 20 '18 at 17:46
Thanks, Daniel! Okay, I'll check that out.
– Cam Crain
Nov 20 '18 at 17:58