Auto-oppdater widget ved posisjonsendring #6

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opened 2026-03-08 19:14:19 +01:00 by olemd · 0 comments

olemd commented

2026-03-08 19:14:19 +01:00

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Update the widget to refresh automatically when the device moves significantly, using WorkManager.

Implementation

Add androidx.work:work-runtime-ktx dependency
Create a PeriodicWorkRequest (minimum 15 minutes) that:
1. Gets last known location from LocationManager
2. Compares with previous widget location
3. If moved >500m, queries Room DB for nearest shelter and updates RemoteViews
Register worker in ShelterWidgetProvider.onEnabled(), cancel in onDisabled()
Store last widget location in SharedPreferences
Keep manual refresh button as immediate override

Why

The current widget only updates on manual tap. If the user commutes or travels, the widget shows stale data. A 15-minute background check keeps it useful without meaningful battery impact.

Update the widget to refresh automatically when the device moves significantly, using WorkManager. ## Implementation - Add `androidx.work:work-runtime-ktx` dependency - Create a `PeriodicWorkRequest` (minimum 15 minutes) that: 1. Gets last known location from LocationManager 2. Compares with previous widget location 3. If moved >500m, queries Room DB for nearest shelter and updates RemoteViews - Register worker in `ShelterWidgetProvider.onEnabled()`, cancel in `onDisabled()` - Store last widget location in SharedPreferences - Keep manual refresh button as immediate override ## Why The current widget only updates on manual tap. If the user commutes or travels, the widget shows stale data. A 15-minute background check keeps it useful without meaningful battery impact.