How to Disable Samsung Galaxy Background Apps

Background apps on your Samsung Galaxy can drain battery life and slow down performance. This guide will show you different ways to disable background apps and optimize your device for better efficiency.

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1. Close Apps Running in the Background

Manually closing background apps frees up memory and prevents unnecessary battery drain.

1. Open Recent Apps: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold, or tap the Recent Apps button.
2. Find the App to Close: Scroll through the open apps to locate the ones you want to disable.
3. Swipe to Close: Swipe the app off the screen to shut it down.
4. Tap “Close All”: If you want to close all background apps at once, tap the “Close All” button at the bottom.

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2. Disable Background Activity for Specific Apps

You can prevent certain apps from running in the background to save battery and system resources.

1. Open Settings: Launch the Settings app on your Samsung Galaxy.
2. Go to Apps: Scroll down and tap “Apps.”
3. Select an App: Choose the app you want to restrict.
4. Tap “Battery”: Under the app’s settings, tap “Battery.”
5. Select “Restricted”: Change the background activity setting to “Restricted” to prevent it from running when not in use.

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3. Use Battery Optimization to Limit Background Apps

Samsung’s battery optimization feature automatically restricts background apps to improve battery life.

1. Open Settings: Navigate to “Settings” on your device.
2. Go to Battery and Device Care: Tap “Battery and Device Care” and then select “Battery.”
3. Tap “Background Usage Limits”: This section allows you to control background apps.
4. Enable “Put Unused Apps to Sleep”: Turn on this setting to automatically restrict apps that you don’t use often.
5. Manually Add Apps to Sleep Mode: Tap “Sleeping Apps” or “Deep Sleeping Apps” and add apps you want to restrict.

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4. Use Developer Options to Limit Background Processes

Enabling developer settings allows you to set a limit on background processes for better performance.

1. Enable Developer Mode:
   • Open “Settings” and go to “About Phone.”
   • Tap “Software Information.”
   • Find “Build Number” and tap it seven times until you see “Developer mode has been enabled.”
2. Go Back to Settings: Return to the main settings menu.
3. Open Developer Options: Scroll down and tap “Developer Options.”
4. Find Background Process Limit: Look for “Background Process Limit” under the “Apps” section.
5. Choose a Limit: Select a lower number, such as “No Background Processes” or “At Most 2 Processes,” to restrict background apps.

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5. Disable Auto-Start for Apps

Some apps start automatically in the background when you turn on your device, but you can disable this behavior.

1. Open Settings: Launch the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps: Scroll down and tap “Apps.”
3. Select an App: Choose the app you want to stop from auto-starting.
4. Tap “Battery”: Under the app settings, tap “Battery.”
5. Disable “Allow Background Activity”: Turn off this option to prevent the app from running when not in use.

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6. Use Data Saver Mode to Stop Background Apps

Enabling Data Saver Mode prevents apps from using mobile data in the background.

1. Open Settings: Navigate to “Settings” on your Samsung Galaxy.
2. Go to Connections: Tap “Connections” and then select “Data Usage.”
3. Tap “Data Saver”: Find and select “Data Saver.”
4. Turn On Data Saver Mode: Toggle the switch to enable this feature.
5. Manage App Exceptions: If necessary, tap “Allowed Apps” to let certain apps bypass Data Saver restrictions.

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7. Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Apps

Removing apps that you don’t use prevents them from running in the background.

1. Open Settings: Launch the Settings app.
2. Go to Apps: Scroll down and tap “Apps.”
3. Find the App to Remove: Scroll through the list and tap the app you no longer need.
4. Tap “Uninstall”: If the app can be removed, tap “Uninstall” to delete it.
5. Disable System Apps (If Needed): If “Uninstall” is unavailable, tap “Disable” to stop the app from running.

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8. Use a Third-Party App Manager

Third-party app managers allow more control over background apps and services.

1. Download an App Manager: Install a reputable app like “Greenify” or “SD Maid” from the Google Play Store.
2. Open the App Manager: Launch the downloaded app and grant necessary permissions.
3. Select Background Apps to Hibernate: Choose the apps you want to stop from running in the background.
4. Enable Auto-Hibernation (If Available): Some apps offer automatic hibernation features to keep apps inactive.
5. Monitor Performance: Check your device’s performance to see if the restrictions improve battery life and speed.