Which is proper way to update database at specific time every day?

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I have to parse some data every day at 10 AM, and to put data in a ORMLite database. Which is proper way to do this? Should I use a service?

What have you tried so far? Did you google what to use for running background tasks? — Eugen Pechanec, Aug 07 '16 at 20:18
Yes, I did. But I don't understand which is the best way, I found so many options. — Filip Rosca, Aug 08 '16 at 06:52

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 07 '16 at 17:13

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Try this if it helps you out,

Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();

calendar.set(Calendar.HOUR_OF_DAY, 10); // For 10 AM
calendar.set(Calendar.MINUTE, 0);
calendar.set(Calendar.SECOND, 0);
PendingIntent pi = PendingIntent.getService(context, 0,
            new Intent(context, MyClass.class),PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);
AlarmManager am = (AlarmManager) context.getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
am.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP, calendar.getTimeInMillis(),
                                AlarmManager.INTERVAL_DAY, pi);

answered Aug 07 '16 at 17:13

Harshal Benake

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MyClass should have a main method, which will do database update? – Filip Rosca Aug 07 '16 at 17:21
In that case you need to manage proper context no main method is needed. – Harshal Benake Aug 07 '16 at 18:01
I did not understand too well, when I should call the update method? – Filip Rosca Aug 07 '16 at 19:07
@FilipRosca MyClass extends Service. Google how to implement a Service on Android. – Eugen Pechanec Aug 07 '16 at 20:18
@Eugen Pechanec but here is a problem, what if at 10 AM network will not be available? – Filip Rosca Aug 08 '16 at 06:55
@FilipRosca That's why you use GcmNetworkManager instead. – Eugen Pechanec Aug 08 '16 at 07:14

score -1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:22

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you can use AlarmManageror Service.

Alarm Manager Example

Service Example1,Example2

edited May 23 '17 at 12:22

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answered Aug 07 '16 at 17:07

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How? Please include code. See http://stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-answer Thank you. – Eugen Pechanec Aug 07 '16 at 20:17

Which is proper way to update database at specific time every day?

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