Local service runs in the same process (actually even in the same thread), remote process runs in the separate process. Try playing with services look @ DDMS in processes and threads to see what's really going on.
On Nov 26, 4:31 pm, Chris <chrisflyn...@gmail.com> wrote: > Can anyone explain the difference between a local and remote service? > My understanding is that they both run in a new process, but a local > service dies when the invoking activity is destroyed - surely this is > simply a more complicated version of Thread? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Beginners" group. To post to this group, send email to android-beginners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-beginners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-beginners?hl=en