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Receiving call in the middle of uploading video to YouTube
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Apps are allowed ten minutes in the background to complete a task such as uploading/downloading something. As long as YouTube makes use of that API it shouldn't stop.
So if your phone call lasts longer than 10 minutes and the upload hasn't finished, you have to start from the beginning again?
It depends on the app. I'm not sure about YouTube.
Lets use Spotify as an example as I know what that does...after ten minutes of background downloading (saving music for offline use), it puts a notification in your notification bar informing you that downloading has been paused due to inactivity and you can tap on the notification to resume.
It also depends on the network.
If you're NOT on Wifi, then which cellular network you're on can make a difference. If you're on an HSPA+ network (like AT&T) then data trasnfers will continue while you're on a voice call.
If you're on a CDMA-based network (like Verizon or Sprint) then you cannot do voice and data simultaneously, and the upload will abort.
If you're on Wifi though, then it doesn't matter, since the data is transferring over a totally separate network.
If you're NOT on Wifi, then which cellular network you're on can make a difference. If you're on an HSPA+ network (like AT&T) then data trasnfers will continue while you're on a voice call.
If you're on a CDMA-based network (like Verizon or Sprint) then you cannot do voice and data simultaneously, and the upload will abort.
If you're on Wifi though, then it doesn't matter, since the data is transferring over a totally separate network.
You didn't mention what carrier you're on and if you're connected to wifi when you're uploading or using carrier data.
Not sure if the YouTube app uses the ten minute API but the explanation of Spotify above is correct.
Also (to be super-confusing) it's worth noting that if you go in the camera roll and hit 'Share' and pick Youtube then it uploads to YT using the Apple 'Photos' app, which probably works differently than the Google's own Youtube app.
I have no idea how either app works, but I'm just pointing out that they're probably different.
I have no idea how either app works, but I'm just pointing out that they're probably different.