Comments of ext_1200663 (2)

Comment on post Windows 8 Metro background task restrictions are way too strict (even versus Windows Phone 7!):
2012-05-10T00:58:47+00:00

Here's how to update a tile every half hour without being on the lock screen. It does require that you have at least a simple web server able to return some XML.

http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/windowsapps/Push-and-periodic-de225603

Comment on post Windows 8 Metro background task restrictions are way too strict (even versus Windows Phone 7!):
2012-05-09T10:30:57+00:00

I understand your frustration. I wish I had a more direct line to provide feedback but the best way right now is using the feedback tool.

https://connect.microsoft.com/site1147/Internet%20Explorer%20Program

I will try to raise this internally as well.

Finally, you shouldn't have to respond to any triggers or be on the lock screen if all you want to do is update your tile or pop a toast using Push Notification Services. Here are examples of how to do that:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh465450.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/hh761487.aspx

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