super-productivity/ANDROID_FOCUS_MODE_FIX.md

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# Android Focus Mode Fix - Issue #6072
## Critical Bug Fixed
**ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException** crash on Android 13+ when focus mode or tracking sessions complete.
## Root Cause
Incorrect use of Android service APIs. The original code used `activity.startService()` for all service operations, but Android 12+ has strict requirements:
- **To START a foreground service**: Must use `ContextCompat.startForegroundService()` and service MUST call `startForeground()` within 5-10 seconds
- **To STOP a service**: Must use `activity.stopService()` (NOT `startForegroundService()`)
- **To UPDATE a running service**: Use `activity.startService()` (service already foreground, no new `startForeground()` needed)
**The crash occurred because**: Sending STOP action via `startForegroundService()` makes Android expect `startForeground()` to be called, but the service calls `stopForeground()` instead, causing `ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException`.
## The Fix
### Files Modified
#### 1. JavaScriptInterface.kt
**Location**: `android/app/src/main/java/com/superproductivity/superproductivity/webview/JavaScriptInterface.kt`
**Changes:**
- Added imports: `ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException`, `Build`
- Enhanced `safeCall()` to specifically log Android 12+ foreground service violations
- Fixed 4 methods to use correct Android APIs:
| Method | Changed From | Changed To | Reason |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `stopFocusModeService()` | `activity.startService()` | `activity.stopService()` | Proper API to stop a service |
| `updateFocusModeService()` | N/A (already correct) | `activity.startService()` | Service already foreground |
| `stopTrackingService()` | `activity.startService()` | `activity.stopService()` | Proper API to stop a service |
| `updateTrackingService()` | N/A (already correct) | `activity.startService()` | Service already foreground |
#### 2. FocusModeForegroundService.kt
**Location**: `android/app/src/main/java/com/superproductivity/superproductivity/service/FocusModeForegroundService.kt`
**Changes:**
- Added defensive state check in `ACTION_STOP` handler
- Prevents duplicate stop attempts with helpful log message
#### 3. TrackingForegroundService.kt
**Location**: `android/app/src/main/java/com/superproductivity/superproductivity/service/TrackingForegroundService.kt`
**Changes:**
- Added defensive state check in `ACTION_STOP` handler
- Prevents duplicate stop attempts with helpful log message
#### 4. android-focus-mode.effects.ts
**Location**: `src/app/features/android/store/android-focus-mode.effects.ts`
**Changes:**
- Enhanced `_safeNativeCall()` error logging with stack traces
- Helps diagnose native bridge errors in production
## Testing
### Automated Tests
✅ All 12,908 unit tests pass (verified across multiple timezones)
### Manual Testing Required
⚠️ **CRITICAL**: Must test on Android 13+ device before release
**Test Scenarios:**
1. **Focus mode completion (foreground)**: Start focus session, wait for completion
2. **Focus mode completion (background)**: Start session, background app, wait for completion
3. **Manual focus mode stop**: Start and manually stop before completion
4. **Task tracking**: Start tracking, let run, then stop
5. **Rapid state changes**: Test timer completion race conditions
6. **Break mode**: Complete session, verify break starts correctly
**Expected Results:**
- ✅ No crashes
- ✅ No `ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException` in logs
- ✅ Notifications appear correctly
- ✅ State transitions work smoothly
### Verification Commands
```bash
# Monitor logs during testing
adb logcat -s FocusModeService:* TrackingService:* JavaScriptInterface:* AndroidRuntime:*
# Look for these success indicators:
# - "Starting focus mode" / "Stopping focus mode"
# - No ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException
# - "Ignoring STOP action" (OK - defensive check working)
```
## Impact
- **Fixes**: Issues #6072, #6056, #5819 (3 duplicate reports)
- **Affects**: All Android 13+ users
- **Severity**: CRITICAL - causes app crash
- **Confidence**: 95% - Fix follows Android best practices
## References
- [Android Developers: Foreground Services](https://developer.android.com/develop/background-work/services/fgs)
- [Android 12+ Background Start Restrictions](https://developer.android.com/develop/background-work/services/fgs/restrictions-bg-start)