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Schedule and execute background work on iOS using BGTaskScheduler. Use when registering BGAppRefreshTask for short background fetches, BGProcessingTask for long-running maintenance, BGContinuedProcessingTask (iOS 26+) for foreground-started work that continues in background, background URLSession downloads, or background push notifications. Covers Info.plist configuration, expiration handling, task completion, and debugging with simulated launches.

When to use

• registering BGAppRefreshTask
• registering BGProcessingTask
• registering BGContinuedProcessingTask
• background URLSession downloads
• background push notifications
• Info.plist configuration
• expiration handling
• task completion

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