How to run a windows mobile application while mobile is on standyby mode

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I have a simple Windows Mobile application which records GPS coordinates every 5 minutes. The problem is the app works fine as long as the screen is on, as soon as the phone goes in standby mode the app stops working. When I switch on the device the app again starts working again.
What do I do to keep the app working even in standby mode?

Posted 23-Feb-11 1:38am

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Manfred Rudolf Bihy · Answer 1 · 2011-02-23T22:29:00

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Here's a link to some C# code that could be used to turn the screen off: http://www.brianpeek.com/blog/archive/2008/07/03/windows-mobile-devices-and-power-states.aspx[^].

Regards,

Posted 23-Feb-11 22:29pm

Manfred Rudolf Bihy

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sowmya.obs 24-Feb-11 7:07am

Thank u
How to run a windows mobile application while mobile is on stand by mode,I need Source code.

Manfred Rudolf Bihy 24-Feb-11 7:29am

Which part of the source code on the page I linked to are you having trouble with? It's pretty much self explanatory.

Espen Harlinn 25-Feb-11 7:37am

Good effort, my 5 - seems like OP forgot to tag your reply as the aswer :)

Manfred Rudolf Bihy · Answer 2 · 2011-02-23T02:09:00

Solution 1

I have an application called SmartRunner on my device which also tracks GPS coordinates. Recording stops when one puts the device in stand by mode so there is an application called "Black Me" which turns off the screen to save battery power. You can find it here: Black Me[^]

Hope that helps!

Posted 23-Feb-11 2:09am

Manfred Rudolf Bihy

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sowmya.obs 24-Feb-11 0:12am

Thank you for answering my Question but I need Source code.