Mobile document app halts file uploads when backgrounded or screen locks
Users attempting to upload files from a mobile document editor find that uploads pause immediately when the app is backgrounded or the phone screen times out, resuming only once the app is reopened. This forces users to keep the screen active and the app in the foreground for the entire upload, which is impractical for larger files or slow connections.
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