How to Stop Android Apps Running In The Background Tutorial

Understanding the Impact of Background Apps

Background apps can significantly drain your Android device's battery and consume valuable resources, leading to reduced performance and shorter battery life. To mitigate this, it's crucial to know how to manage and stop these apps from running in the background.

Steps to Stop Background Apps

Method 1: Disable Background Activity via Settings

1. Open the Settings App: Swipe up on your home screen to display the Apps screen, then tap "Settings."
2. Navigate to Apps: Tap "Apps" in the menu to see a list of all installed apps.
3. Select the App: Tap the app you want to turn off background activity for.
4. Access Battery Settings: Tap "Battery" in the Usage section.
5. Turn Off Background Activity: Toggle off the "Allow Background Activity" option. This will prevent the app from running in the background.

Method 2: Force Stop an App

1. Open the Settings App: Access the Settings app from your home screen or notification shade.
2. Go to Apps: Select "Apps" and then "See all apps."
3. Find the App: Locate the app you want to force stop.
4. Force Stop: Tap on the app, then select "Force stop" and confirm by tapping "OK." This will immediately stop the app from running in the background.

Method 3: Use Adaptive Battery Feature

1. Open the Settings App: Access the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Battery Settings: Go to "Battery" > "Battery Saver" > "Adaptive Battery."
3. Enable Adaptive Battery: Toggle on "Use Adaptive Battery." This feature helps optimize battery usage by limiting background activity for less frequently used apps.

Additional Tips for Managing Background Apps

Limit App Permissions

1. Access App Permissions: Go to the app's info page in the Settings app.
2. Review Permissions: Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and review the permissions granted to the app.
3. Remove Unnecessary Permissions: Remove any permissions that are not necessary for the app's functionality. This can help reduce the app's ability to run in the background.

Pause App Activity if Unused

1. Open the Settings App: Access the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Apps: Go to "Apps" > "See all apps."
3. Select the App: Find the app you want to manage.
4. Enable Pause App Activity: Scroll down to the "Unused app settings" section and ensure "Pause app activity if unused" is turned on. This feature will pause the app's activity if it has not been used for an extended period.

Advanced Options for Developers

Using Developer Options

1. Enable Developer Options: Go to "Settings" > "About phone" and tap on the "Build number" seven times to enable Developer options.
2. Access Running Services: Go back to the main Settings menu, then to "System" > "Developer options" > "Running services."
3. Stop the App: Find the app you want to stop, tap on it, and select "Stop" to immediately halt its background activity.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and stop background apps on your Android device, improving battery life and overall performance.