This Android permission grants applications the ability to receive a system broadcast message after the device has finished booting. This allows the application to execute code immediately following the device startup process, such as scheduling background tasks or initiating network connections. A common example is a task scheduler application that needs to restart its scheduled jobs upon device reboot.
The capability to execute code post-boot is crucial for applications requiring persistent functionality. This enables applications to maintain their state and continue operating without user intervention after a device restart. Historically, this functionality was more frequently utilized, but with evolving Android power management and background execution restrictions, its use is now often subject to limitations and optimizations imposed by the operating system to conserve battery life.
