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Android Developers Recents Screen
Documents a recents list for recently accessed tasks where users can resume or remove entries, including least-recently-used removal when limits are reached.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recently used | Choose recently used when a meaningful use event should create a temporary return shortcut for the current user. | A qualifying use event writes or updates a recent-use entry for the current user and declared scope. | Android documents recent accessed tasks users can resume or remove, with least-recently-used limits. |
| Recently viewed | Choose recently viewed when the destination set should come from items the current user personally opened, not from editorial curation, hierarchy, popularity, or recommendation models. | Opening an item from the list navigates to that exact item and moves it to the top of the recent list. | Android Recents provides resume, remove, and least-recently-used limits for recently accessed tasks. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Recently used vs recently viewed vs favorites vs pinned items
Android documents recently accessed tasks users can resume or remove, with least-recently-used removal at limits.
- Recently viewed vs related links vs breadcrumbs
Android Recents supports resume, removal, and least-recently-used limits for recently accessed tasks.
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: Google Android Developers. Last checked: .