Is it possible to kill a “android:persistent=true” system-level app?

Question

I have an app that is just a service that launches on boot. I am developing at the system level, so I am using android:persistent=true in order to ensure my service

Answer 1

android:persistent=true

Works for preloaded applications, doesn't work for downloaded applications (e.g. APPs from Play Store, installed from apk or AS) Suggest to use foreground service method - The highest priority process. Official example here, Another full-code example here