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description: >-
  Background Mode plugin for Cordova and Ionic. Cordova plugin to prevent the app from going to sleep while in background. Requires Cordova plugin:…
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# Background Mode

Cordova plugin to prevent the app from going to sleep while in background.
Requires Cordova plugin: cordova-plugin-background-mode. For more info about plugin, visit: https://github.com/katzer/cordova-plugin-background-mode

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-background-mode
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/background-mode
```

**Plugin Repo:** [https://github.com/katzer/cordova-plugin-background-mode](https://github.com/katzer/cordova-plugin-background-mode)

## Supported Platforms

- AmazonFire OS
- Android
- Browser
- iOS
- Windows

## Further Information

- [Installation Guide](../../installation.md)
- [FAQ](../../faq.md)