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Android: suddenly, can no more stream radio and use other app (for instance e-mail) simultaneously
For several years, I could stream radio and run another app. Now, the streaming radio stops when I go to another app. It looks like a bug introduced with the last update. I contacted support and I go...
Thanks to everyone. I was about to reset all the communication, but I tried one little experiment that worked: I unpaired a few devices from Bluetooth and miracle, miracle, the problem went away without having to take a more time consuming step!
Android 12 and 13 have changed how apps in the background are handled. Depending on your device, there might be a high performance mode or an option to prevent an app from being put to sleep when it isn't in the foreground. On my s23 Ultra as an example. individual apps can be controlled under Apps, Battery. Turning off optimizing for battery usage keeps the app always working whether it is the active app or open in the background. This can slightly increase battery use.
