hi guys,
using Starling.handleLostContext = true on mobile sometimes leads the app to crash especially on low-end devices since it eats a lot of memory. Is there a way or workaround where Starling/Stage3D will not dispose anything and retain it's state?
Thanks!
I don't understand your question if starling doesn't dispose it then it will remain in memory therefore will lead to problems on low end devices.
There are two options in this case.
First option is to manage your assets so it doesn't take that much memory, load them only when needed, make lower resolution assets etc.
Second option is to disable handling of the lost context and do it yourself reseting and recreating starling state/textures.
You can try adding a activate/deactivate listener for the application. Then stoping the starling render when deactivate. And resume when it activate again. It should help a lot for crashing.
Activate/deactivate will not help you to avoid device loss, so if you set handleLostContext to false you will still need to handle it yourself.
>>sHTiF
Yes, This method only apply when using Starling.handleLostContext = true. I have this problem before. But after stop the rendering in deactivate and start rendering again when activate, the apps have no crashing.
I would suspect in his case the crashing is due to memory overload as he didn't mention that it crashes when the app goes to background, but who knows.
@sHTiF, Sorry if my question is confusing (i think i need a copywriter :lol:).What I'm trying to ask is a method where i don't have to deal with lost context everytime the game/app loses it's focus (lock screen), like a normal display list. handling lost context on Samsung Galaxy S took around 7-8 secs, Which means, the user will have to deal with a "Blank Screen" for 8 sec everytime they unlock their screen while playing.
I think doing it manually is my only option. Kinda' frustrating though, handling lost context is not a problem with iOS devices. I think Adobe needs to look at this. Thanks for the suggestions 
@tsangwailam hmmm, I'll try this one out! never thought of that. Thanks!
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