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# clearKeepAliveTimeout()

Removes a previously installed periodic handler block.

```
func clearKeepAliveTimeout()
```

## Discussion

If your VoIP app no longer needs to be woken up at periodic intervals, you can use this method to remove any previously installed handler.

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