How To Stop Android Apps Opening By Themselves Tutorials
Understanding the Issue
Android apps often have the tendency to auto-start without user permission, which can lead to battery drain, performance issues, and unnecessary background activity. To regain control over your device, it's crucial to know how to stop these apps from opening by themselves.
Using Doze Mode to Optimize Battery Life
One effective method to prevent apps from running in the background is by utilizing the Doze mode, a feature introduced in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Here’s how you can use it:
- Enable Doze Mode:
- Go to
Settings -> Power -> Battery optimization. - Select the app you want to optimize.
- Tap
Optimizeto enable Doze mode for that app. This will switch off battery-intensive processes like GPS and network connectivity when your screen is off, and they will resume when you turn the screen back on.
- Go to
Using Third-Party App Blockers
For more aggressive control over app behavior, you can use third-party app blockers. These tools are particularly effective if you have a rooted device, but there are options for non-rooted devices as well.
- Greenify:
- If you don’t have a rooted device, Greenify is a good alternative. It enhances Android’s Doze feature with options like “Aggressive Doze” and “Doze on the Go,” which keep apps in Doze mode even when you’re moving.
- All-in-One Toolbox (for rooted devices):
- For rooted devices, All-in-One Toolbox offers more intricate control. Go to
Boot Speedupto disable apps from starting at boot. However, be cautious as system apps may override these settings.
- For rooted devices, All-in-One Toolbox offers more intricate control. Go to
Disabling Auto-Start in Settings
To disable auto-start for specific apps directly through your device settings, follow these steps:
- Disable Auto-Start:
- Open the
Settingsapp. - Scroll down and tap
Apps. - Select
Auto launchorAuto-start(the exact term may vary depending on your device). - Find the list of apps with auto-start enabled and toggle off the switch for the apps you want to disable.
- Open the
Using Developer Options
Developer options provide a more advanced way to manage running services and apps.
- Enable Developer Options:
- Go to
Settings -> About -> More. - Tap
Build numberseven times to unlock developer options.
- Go to
- Stop Running Services:
- Go to
Developer options -> Running services. - Find the app you want to stop and tap it.
- Tap
Stopto stop the service. Be careful not to stop system services, as this can affect your device’s functionality.
- Go to
Preventing Apps from Opening Automatically When Clicking Links
Sometimes, apps open automatically when you click on supported links. To prevent this:
- Disable Open Supported Links:
- Go to
Settings -> Apps. - Select the app you want to modify.
- Tap
Open by default(orSet as defaulton Samsung devices). - Toggle off
Open supported linksor similar options to prevent the app from launching when clicking on links.
- Go to
Additional Tips
- Close Background Apps:
- To close apps running in the background, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, hold, and then let go. Swipe up on the app to close it. Alternatively, swipe from left to right and tap
Clear allto close all apps.
- To close apps running in the background, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, hold, and then let go. Swipe up on the app to close it. Alternatively, swipe from left to right and tap
- Manage Default Apps:
- Go to
Settings -> Apps -> Default apps. - Modify the default app settings to prevent unwanted apps from opening automatically.
- Go to
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and control which apps start automatically on your Android device, improving performance and battery life.