Geofence transition PendingIntent blocked by the OS on Android Oreo

Question

This only happens on Android Oreo. I\'m using Play Services 11.4.2. I\'m registering geofences using the GeofencingClient and the addGeofences method with a pendingIntent to an

Answer 1

This is caused by the new Android Oreo background service limitations.

You have to change the PendingIntent from using a Service to using a BroadcastReceiver.

See this CodeLab for further information and example code.