Killing an Android App with the Home Key

Issue

I have an android app, and when the Home key is pressed I want it to terminate. Period. I dont want it hanging around running in the background. I just want it terminated. What's the best or prferred method to do this?

Solution

No you don't.

• Trying to "kill" your app is an Android antipattern.

• Trying to catch the home key is also an Android antipattern.

There is a vast amount of material substantiating these points. If you think you do want your application killed, you're just plain wrong.

Answered By - Kristopher Micinski