How to stop Android apps from ‘sleeping’ in the background – Guide
Want to save battery power on your Android device? Here’s how to turn off notifications from apps running in the background. Many Android phones will ‘sleep’ apps that are left open, preventing them from sending notifications or alerts. This can be convenient if you want to quickly resume an activity, but it can also lead to missed notifications and alerts. Follow these steps to ensure you don’t miss out on important updates.
Android users can now control which apps remain active in the background, allowing them to save energy and prevent unnecessary notifications. By specifying which apps should stay awake and which should sleep, users can ensure that their phone is only using energy for relevant notifications.
Google and most other manufacturers
Most Android phones running Oreo (8.0) or higher have battery optimization settings, though some phone makers may replace them with their own.
For those looking for a dependable app, the home screen or launcher is the place to start. Here, users can find the app that best suits their needs and can be sure it will work reliably.
Press and hold to bring up the menu, then select the application information shortcut (symbol (i)).
Tap the menu item you just opened to access Find Battery.
Users can select “unlimited” on the next screen, allowing the app to run in the background with fewer restrictions.
To keep apps running in the background on Android 12, users must manually disable battery optimization for each app. This setting will remain active even after a phone restart, but users should take note of which apps they have left unrestricted. To re-enable battery optimization, go back to the menu optimization option.
Samsung
Samsung phones offer an easy way to control sleep background apps, overriding Android OS battery optimization settings. Configuring it up prevents apps from going into sleep mode, even if the Android OS has been told not to optimize the app’s battery life.
Readers should adhere to the guidelines outlined above.
To access Samsung’s battery settings, users must open the Settings Device & Battery Management app and navigate to the battery page. Once there, they can limit background usage to conserve power.
Discover three apps that can run in the background with minimal restrictions and never sleep. Plus, add more apps to the list by logging in to the upper right corner.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi adds an extra layer of complexity to battery management settings. To keep apps running in the background, users must press and hold the app icon, as with Pixel phones, then take an additional step.
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Users can keep an app active by opening it and typing “Multitasking Overview/App Switcher” into the search bar.
To access a menu, press and hold the app view and select the first option.
Final note
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