AsyncTasks are like Future(Task) instances executing on ExecutorServices (java.util.concurrent).
On Sep 23, 6:17 pm, John Gaby <jg...@gabysoft.com> wrote: > I am using AsyncTask. When I call the 'execute' function, a new > thread is created. However, when the doInBackground function returns, > the thread remains (seemingly forever), even though I have no > references to the AsyncTask object anymore. This is true, even if I > force a garbage collection. > > How do I get the AsyncTask thread to exit? > > Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en