parameter of DestroyApp()

[komomo]

When the parameter of DestroyApp() should be true and
when it should be false?
Can you please explain me with an example?

[balagopalks]

The API specs describes destroyApp()

protected abstract void destroyApp(boolean unconditional)
throws MIDletStateChangeExceptionSignals the MIDlet to terminate and enter the Destroyed state. In the destroyed state the MIDlet must release all resources and save any persistent state. This method may be called from the Paused or Active states.
MIDlets should perform any operations required before being terminated, such as releasing resources or saving preferences or state.

Note: The MIDlet can request that it not enter the Destroyed state by throwing an MIDletStateChangeException. This is only a valid response if the unconditional flag is set to false. If it is true the MIDlet is assumed to be in the Destroyed state regardless of how this method terminates. If it is not an unconditional request, the MIDlet can signify that it wishes to stay in its current state by throwing the MIDletStateChangeException. This request may be honored and the destroy() method called again at a later time.

If a Runtime exception occurs during destroyApp then they are ignored and the MIDlet is put into the Destroyed state.


Parameters:
unconditional - If true when this method is called, the MIDlet must cleanup and release all resources. If false the MIDlet may throw MIDletStateChangeException to indicate it does not want to be destroyed at this time.
Throws:
MIDletStateChangeException - is thrown if the MIDlet wishes to continue to execute (Not enter the Destroyed state). This exception is ignored if unconditional is equal to true

I had this another interesting article http://onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/excer...x3.html?page=2

and also this Implementing MIDlet lifecycle requirements

Regards
Gopal

[komomo]

destroyApp() is called by the application manager, not by the MIDlet.
When the application manager call destroyApp()?
How can the midlet define the parameter value because it was just called by the application manager?
Because it was just called by the application manager, how can we test that method using the different parameter?

[ansh.chauhan]

When you are pressing Red key (End Call Key) then destroy App called. I have tested these things on S40 phone .BUt in S60 Phone For Some HAndset Midlet goes hide.

[Tiger79]

well you can tell the application manager you want the MIDlet to be destroyed, by calling notifyDestroyed()...

[balagopalks]

destroyApp() is called by the application manager, not by the MIDlet.
When the application manager call destroyApp()?
How can the midlet define the parameter value because it was just called by the application manager?
Because it was just called by the application manager, how can we test that method using the different parameter?

destroyApp() is not called by the Application Manager, but you can call destroyApp() from the MIDlet.

For eg: If you have an exit command, > in the commandAction, for exit, you can call destroyApp()

if (c == cmdExit) 
      {
            destroyApp(false);
            notifyDestroyed();
        }

Regards
Gopal