Smartphone battery life is very important, but there are some Android phones that pay extra attention to it and do extra things to boost the battery. For example, some Android smartphones close applications that are running in the background (Android kills background apps), so as not to consume the battery. However, this is not always a good thing. If you want to stop it, follow the guide below.
Why does Android close background apps?
Android manufacturers may allow apps to run freely in the background (which can hurt battery life) or close apps running in the background that they think you don't need. If your phone takes the latter approach, you may run into a problem, because closing apps will likely result in you missing notifications , etc.
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For some users, this approach is so annoying that a site called “Don't Kill My App!” was created by app developers. They were tired of hearing complaints from users about their apps not working properly due to battery .” The site ranks Android manufacturers based on how poorly they handle this issue. Samsung is a top offender, while Google is among the best choices.
Android kills background apps: How to stop it
The Don't Kill My App! provides specific instructions on how to troubleshoot the issue on various brands devices .
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In this guide, however, we will look at a more universal method that should work for most phone manufacturers. This method alone may not be enough to solve all problems, but it can certainly help. Let's look at it more specifically on a Samsung phone .
- Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon.
- Scroll down and find “Apps”.
- Select the app that you have noticed closing in the background
- Scroll down and select “Battery” or “App Battery Usage” from the app information page.
- There are three options: Unrestricted, Optimized, and Restricted. If you never want the app to close in the background, select “Unrestricted.”
That's it! You just need to find the app and change the setting from Optimized to Unrestricted.
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Closing background apps on Android may sound like a good idea to save battery, but in reality, it can cause more problems than it solves. Apps that run in the background are often the ones that are constantly updating – for example, email, social networking services, or location-based apps. Closing these apps can cause you to lose important notifications or data. However, by following the instructions above, you can solve this problem.
Source: www.howtogeek.com
