Rule Definition
When a resource is created or allocated, the developer is responsible for properly releasing the resource as well as accounting for all potential paths of expiration or invalidation, such as a set period of time or revocation

Remediation
The activity You should always override the onStop() and call the release() as follow : public class MyActivity extends Activity{ MediaPlayer mMediaPlayer; ... @Override public void onStop() { MR.stop(); MR.release(); MR = null; } } ----- In the case when using a service, you should always override the onDestroy() method to make sure you are releasing the media object: public class MyService extends Service { MediaPlayer mMediaPlayer; ... @Override public void onDestroy() { super.onDestroy() if (mMediaPlayer != null) mMediaPlayer.release(); } }

Violation Code Sample

Using Media Object as activity 
public class MyActivity extends Activity { 
  private MediaRecorder MR; 

  @Override 
  public void onCreate(Bundle state) { 
      ... 
  } 

  @Override 
  public void onRestart() { 
      ... 
  } 

  @Override 
  public void onStop() { 
      MR.stop(); 
  } 
} 

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Using Media Object as Service 
public class MyService extends Service { 
   MediaPlayer mMediaPlayer; 
   // ... 

   @Override 
   public void onDestroy() { 
       
   }
}

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