I have already asked it inside a post in another thread, but it could get easily overlooked. Is the iOS option for Infuse “Update in background” supposed to refresh the metadata when using other apps? Because I have it enabled and it doesn’t seem to do anything. Anytime I switch to another app, or e…

Confirmed. This will be available in the upcoming 6.1.6 release, which will be out around the release of iOS 13. This will allow Infuse continue indexing and/or file downloads in the background, and periodically check for new files and index them without having to open the app.

Unfortunately Library updates cannot be done in the background on iOS or tvOS at this time, but you can use Split Screen to keep Infuse open while using other apps, and the indexing will continue normally.

Ok, that would help. Would it work with the overlapped app as well? When hidden preferably (it’s a iPad 2018, non Pro).

Yes, Infuse should continue to when using any of the multitasking options described here Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support (except for PiP).

Out of curiosity, why can’t the library be updated when the app is not in focus? Thanks

My understanding is because Apple don’t allow it. Basically apps are only allowed to run for short/limited periods when in the background which is enforced by iOS/tvOS. On tvOS I suspect the reason is to ensure the foreground app is not adversely affected by background apps. On iOS the same rea…

Understood :slight_smile: makes sense… Just sucks since it literally takes 5-10minutes to fetch any updates needed from google drive. So I have to have my infuse app opened forever for it to update.

I see in coming next feature: « Background indexing (and downloads) on iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 13« Will this help? Is there an explanation on what it does? Will we finally be able to not keep the app on focus to have our downloads/indexing?

I REALLY hope this allows for background updating! would be a godsend…

where did you see the info on this feature coming?

First post in the Suggestions sub-forum: Upcoming Features (updated 4/28/25) James keeps the 1st entry updated with the current status of work.

Updating in background

Platforms iPhone & iPad

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Updating in background

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