Is it possible to download files via WebClient API while the app is in background on mobile platforms?

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  • Target Platforms: iOS + Android
  • Goal : Download files while app is in background

I need to use WebClient for I could not figure out how to do HTTPS downloads including certificate verification with the WWW API.

Without any further ado, the app may be in the middle of interpreting a stream when the app pauses.

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On Windows Phone definitely needs a permission and on iOS I guess too. On Android nearly everything allowed.