Background Assets in VisionOS

Hi, I'm working on a VisionOS app and would like to integrate Background Assets to download large files after the app is installed. I'm wondering what would happen if the user takes off the headset while a background asset is being downloaded. Would it continue downloading or would the download be stopped/paused?

I was looking for a way to download large assets while the user is not wearing the Vision Pro, is there any other alternative?

Thanks in advance.

Answered by Frameworks Engineer in 846451022

Hello! Yes, Background Assets can download files while Apple Vision Pro isn’t being worn as long as the user has unlocked the device at least once since it was last restarted. Keep in mind that when the downloads actually take place depends on several different factors, such as current network conditions. If you’re seeing that your downloads are being paused when the user takes off Apple Vision Pro and are not subsequently resumed until the user puts it back on, then please file a feedback report and reply to this thread with the feedback ID so that we can look into it. Thanks!

Hello! Yes, Background Assets can download files while Apple Vision Pro isn’t being worn as long as the user has unlocked the device at least once since it was last restarted. Keep in mind that when the downloads actually take place depends on several different factors, such as current network conditions. If you’re seeing that your downloads are being paused when the user takes off Apple Vision Pro and are not subsequently resumed until the user puts it back on, then please file a feedback report and reply to this thread with the feedback ID so that we can look into it. Thanks!

Background Assets in VisionOS
 
 
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