ServiceAbility Configuration
Similar to a PageAbility, a ServiceAbility is configured in abilities under module of the config.json file. The difference between a ServiceAbility and PageAbility lies in the type and backgroundModes fields.
Table 1 ServiceAbility configuration items
| Name | Description | Data Type | Initial Value Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| type | Type of the ability. The value service indicates that the ability is developed based on the Service template. | String | No |
| backgroundModes | Background service type of the ability. You can assign multiple background service types to a specific ability. This field applies only to the ability using the Service template. The value can be: dataTransfer: service for downloading, backing up, sharing, or transferring data from the network or peer devices. audioPlayback: audio playback service. audioRecording: audio recording service. pictureInPicture: picture in picture (PiP) and small-window video playback services. voip: voice/video call and VoIP services. location: location and navigation services. bluetoothInteraction: Bluetooth scanning, connection, and transmission services. wifiInteraction: WLAN scanning, connection, and transmission services. screenFetch: screen recording and screenshot services. multiDeviceConnection: multi-device interconnection service. |
String array | Yes (initial value: left empty) |
For details about the configuration items, see Internal Structure of module.