Geofencing : HTTP request failed while sending through the background service. Gives UnknownHostException

Question

I implemented Geofence in android application. I followed this link to implement \'Geofence\' in app. I am using \'Retrofit\' library to call \'HTTP\' request.

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Answer 1

Maybe your app gets blocked to use network by Androids doze mode and/or app standby. Check Optimizing for Doze and App Standby.

A possible solution is to setup an alarm with the AlarmManager. Android will schedule the alarms processing in a maintenance window where you are allowed to use network.