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Disable the “Auto-Start” feature for Android applications in the background to “Speed up the device”
Controlling the Android operating system and knowing which apps are opened at the right time and place for you is important, but it’s not always that simple, with many apps running automatically without explicit permission from you. Fortunately, there are many ways to stop this feature and control it as you wish through this article to guide you to the best ways to stop Android apps that run in the background automatically and drain the battery and device performance in general.
Disabling Automatic App Launching in Standby Mode
One of the lightweight and simple features to prevent apps from opening automatically is the excellent “Optimize” feature, which has become a basic feature in Android since version 6.0 Marshmallow. The feature switches the functions of different apps such as GPS and network connectivity and other battery-intensive processes to pause when your phone screen is inactive for a period of time. These processes resume when you turn on the screen again. To control the apps using standby mode, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Optimization, then click on the app you want to disable and select “Optimize.”
Use an External Tool to Stop Apps with or without Root
If your device is not running Marshmallow and you don’t have the previous feature, you can still try an external third-party app to do the task. If you have a rooted device, you may get better results as it gives you more control over app behavior. The “Greenify” app is a good option if you don’t have root, as it enhances device performance with built-in standby mode for Android devices, making them run faster.
If you have a phone with root permissions, the best tool to use is “All-In-One Toolbox,” through this app you can do many things as it has many useful tools that help speed up your device’s performance, including controlling apps that run in the background, whether they are installed by you or essential device apps. After granting root permission, you can also delete unused system apps. Once you disable a specific app here, it won’t start until you manually open it (although in testing, system apps seem to bypass this app even if you disable it). It’s better to block notifications from this app so as not to cause annoyance from Settings > Apps > All-In-One Tools > Notifications > Disable.
Stopping Apps from Developer Options
You can stop any services or apps running on your Android phone by going to Developer options. To unlock Developer options, first go to Settings > About > More, then click on the Build number seven times until you receive a message indicating that you have activated Developer options. After that, go to the main settings menu on your phone, click on Developer options > Running services, then look for the app you want to close and click on it, then click on “Stop” you can do this for multiple apps. Make sure not to stop services like Settings or CIRModule or anything with an Android logo next to it.
As you can see, it’s not easy to completely prevent apps from starting automatically, and to do it correctly, you really need a device with root permissions. However, if the main reason for not wanting apps to start automatically is to save battery, then the standby mode features in the Greenify app should help you.