We increase the performance of the smartphone. How to prevent applications on Android from running in the background How to put background applications to sleep on Android

Apps and services are Android's biggest idle time wasters. Moreover, it is not necessary to install third-party utilities; standard software can also abnormally consume battery energy. Programs to force close applications will eliminate this problem and have a positive effect on battery life.

In this collection, we’ll take a closer look at 12 apps to save battery on your Android phone. Applications require ROOT rights to run.

Having root rights gives the owner access to all the capabilities of the phone, but the device loses warranty service, since by default the manufacturer does not provide root rights to the owners for the safety and performance of the mobile device. You can get them using special applications. Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of rooting your phone .

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Amplify is not so much a program as it is a module for the Xposed Framework. This is a set of tools for managing and blocking processes, events and applications that cause the device to wake up. Using parameters and controls, the user sets his own permissions and time interval for waking up system and third-party processes. This reduces the refresh rate and power consumption in standby mode.

Amplify displays a list of services and programs grouped by how often you wake up. This means there is no need to look for the culprit in wasteful battery consumption. For each event there is a description of the actions performed, a field for entering the update interval in seconds, and reset values.

Main advantages:

1. Wide range of tools.
2. Selecting the application activity interval.
3. Grouping and list of activities of running programs.

Main disadvantages:

1. The Xposed Framework is required for full functionality.

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Detects and puts running applications into sleep mode when the device is not active. The put to sleep program does not work in the background and is not launched by events: alarm clock, messages, etc. The application launched manually works in full. It's worth noting that some programs wake up when they receive a notification, and rightly so. Why other utilities don’t do this can only be explained by Greenify’s shortcomings.

Greenify has three operating modes:

• Ordinary. Basic options, works on devices without ROOT.
• Super user. Advanced options, requires superuser rights.
• Administrator. Full control, requires ROOT and Xposed Framework.

The higher the mode, the more settings and parameters available to the user. At the same time, in the free version, some functions are paid, and will become available after purchasing the full version of the program.

Main advantages:

1. Basic features do not require superuser rights.
2. Sleeped applications do not close, but only do not work in the background.

Main disadvantages:

1. Sleeping apps selectively report received notifications.
2. Some features are not available in the free version of the program.
3. The Xposed Framework is required for maximum effect.

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Unlike Greenify, Servicely does not put applications to sleep, but closes them. On the one hand, this is an effective way to deal with annoying programs, on the other hand, it is an illogical step that disrupts the operation of the OS. Let's say the alarm clock consumes 5-10% of its charge overnight. After being put to sleep, it is activated within a specified period of time, but the closed application will not work. Therefore, it is rational to use Servicely only in cases where the application cannot be deleted, and leave it in working order too, for example, Google services.

Servicely is not cluttered and easy to use. The user only needs to select applications to close, as well as specify a time interval. If you leave the default value, which is 60 seconds, then after every minute the program will check and disable active applications from the list. The remaining switches are activated depending on the operating mode of the device.

Main advantages:

1. Easy to use.
2. Aggressive ways to deal with annoying apps.

Main disadvantages:

1. Applications added to the list do not deliver received notifications.
2. By default the interface is in English.
3. Limit on closing three processes in the free version of the program.

A common reason for increased energy consumption lies in installed applications. Uncontrolled startup, simultaneous loading from the OS and consumption of RAM - reduces the battery life and performance of the device. We invite you to familiarize yourself with a selection of applications that can block and disable unused programs and modules.

A universal program for monitoring and security of a mobile device. Using LBE, you can set up an energy saving plan that runs on a schedule with a given condition, time and event. Sets the option to automatically close applications running in the background. A white list is provided for exclusion. Allowed to manage application rights and disable loading on device startup.

LBE has a built-in anti-virus package that monitors the system in real time, as well as an ad blocker, SMS spam and an incoming call filter. Firewall with network activity monitoring and active protection log. The application supports cleaning the system from accumulated garbage, temporary and log files. The “anti-theft” option will tell you where the device is and remotely erase confidential information.

Another advantage of LBE Security Master is that the program provides super user rights to devices that have not yet been rooted (some models). The program also contains a large number of flexible parameters and settings. If there is no time or desire to configure, a cloud service is provided that will perform the configuration based on the collected statistics of other users.

Important note! Changes made (removing a program from startup, blocking background activity, etc.) remain even after removing the LBE from the device.

Main advantages:

1. Works on devices with Android OS 2.0 and higher.
2. Rooting some gadgets from the program.
3. Setting up energy saving on a schedule.
4. Application management: closing, blocking, startup.
5. System cleaning, antivirus software, firewall, blacklist, anti-theft.
6. A large number of settings.

Main disadvantages:

1. The application is only in Chinese. For Russian or English localization, the installation of a program with translation by folk craftsmen is required.
2. Active protection on devices with an Intel processor does not work even with superuser rights.
3. Unstable operation on Android 6.0.

Disables unnecessary system services and background application processes. In addition, a backup copy of components, activation and deactivation of programs are provided.

Unlike competitors, MyAndroidTools options are implemented in a convenient and visually understandable form. The numbers indicate the number of objects found for activation/deactivation.

Condition is determined by color:

• White. In standby mode.
• Blue. Active process.
• Red. Disabled.

It is worth noting that thoughtlessly disabling components without a prior backup will lead to unstable operation of the OS and applications. First of all, this concerns system programs. The changes you make will remain even if you clear your data and remove MyAndroidTools from your device. Therefore, before disabling a component, find out what it will affect.

Main advantages:

1. Enables\disables unnecessary components and applications without the need to uninstall.
2. A clear and convenient form of presenting information.

Main disadvantages:

1. Advertising in the free version.
2. Incorrect localization.

The utility is an automatic download manager. The program monitors applications running in the background and controls available processes. It clearly shows what works during a specific event: before starting the device, when connecting to a computer, turning on or off the network, etc. Sorting includes grouping by application, hiding system programs, unknown events, and displaying only changed ones.

As is the case with LBE and MyAndroidTools, changes made are saved after rebooting the device or deleting the application. Rash actions lead to violation of the integrity of the OS and individual applications.

Main advantages:

1. Disabling applications from startup and based on specified events.
2. 4 types of sorting and grouping.

Main disadvantages:

1. The program has not been updated since December 2014.
2. Problems with new OS versions.

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The utility is a combine with a wide range of tools for managing the device. In addition to controlling the system and applications (backup and sending to email or cloud disk, freezing and launch control, “Taskiller”), it supports selecting rights for files and folders, checking processor load, setting up a firewall, etc. 3C Toolbox can also configure the battery, set energy saving profiles, optimize and clean applications to free up RAM.

The main menu of 3C Toolbox consists of tabs where more than 80 programs are sorted. At the same time, the application is not logical and makes it difficult to find/work. Also, some important functions are available only in the paid version of the application.

The “CPU Tweaks” item allows you to control the frequency of the CPU and GPU; the load history is displayed in the form of a graph. The factory kernel supports the choice of only a fixed range of minimum and maximum processor frequencies, as well as a regulation manager (Governor). GPU frequency control is available only in the modified kernel.

Main advantages:

1. Combines more than 80 applications.
2. Graphics accelerator frequency regulation is supported.
3. Change of graphic design.

Main disadvantages:

1. Overloaded interface.
2. Some options will become available only after purchasing the application.
3. Duplication of some functions in the menu.

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The application is not inferior in functionality to 3C Toolbox and also includes a wide range of tools. But thanks to the proper arrangement of items and the absence of unnecessary options, ROM Toolbox does not cause discomfort in operation. It is worth noting that the application is also divided into free and paid versions. The PRO version has no restrictions on the use of functions, and there are no advertisements.

Compared to 3C Toolbox, the ROM Toolbox application is equipped with an explorer (file manager) and a terminal emulator. There are also options for SD card acceleration, Build.prop editor and program management (freezing, deleting, moving, batch backup, cleaning when RAM is full). One section is devoted to graphic settings: fonts, themes, icons; the second installation of modified firmware. It is not recommended to look into these sections without knowledge and experience, as it will not be difficult to damage the device.

The frequency control point “CPU control” provides for controlling the frequencies of the processor only. Supports selecting a scheduler, "Governor", selecting a profile, as well as a benchmark to check the performance of the selected changes. Editing of “Governor” parameters is also implemented.

Main advantages:

1. Wide range of tools for device management.
2. The application menu is not overloaded.
3. Supports changes to graphics and fonts, installation of modified firmware.
4. Convenient adjustment of CPU frequency, editing “Governor” and checking results in a benchmark.

Main disadvantages:

1. Advertising in the free version of the program.
2. Some options are not available in the free version of the application.
3. There are no options to change the graphics accelerator frequency.
4. Disabling cores and editing the frequency for an individual core are not supported.
5. Some menu options are duplicated.

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The main focus of the application is working with the kernel and memory. It also provides sound control, screen color and gamma calibration, system recovery and cleaning. The program does not contain advertising or additional purchases.

Kernel Adiutor uses a pleasant, light design. The initial screen contains comprehensive information, and the menu has no duplicate windows, items or settings. The program is not overloaded with unnecessary elements, but before launching it will require you to install BusyBox (a set of console utilities).

Kernel Adiutor monitors the temperature of the CPU, GPU and battery. Information for each core is displayed in the form of graphs. The user has access to frequency regulators for each core, selecting and editing the scheduler, and disabling cores. The settings also provide for stopping applications when RAM is full, compressing data and creating a system backup.

Main advantages:

1. A set of tools and parameters for managing the device.
2. Pleasant and not overloaded interface.
3. CPU and GPU frequency control. Setting the frequency for a specific core and disabling cores.
4. Creating a system backup.
5. Free, no ads or in-app purchases.

Main disadvantages:

1. There are some shortcomings.

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The application combines several components at once. In addition to full control over the CPU and GPU, the user has access to:

• SWAP. Creating a swap file is useful for devices with insufficient RAM.
• Uploading applications. Manually and automatically close applications to free up RAM. There are 11 presets available, including one user customizable.
• Memory analyzer. Calculation of occupied internal memory space.
• Editor build.prop. Changing various information, smartphone name, firmware version, etc.
• CPU and battery temperature.

In Kernel Tuner, when working with a processor, the user can control the minimum and maximum frequencies, as well as the Governor task for each core. There is an option to simultaneously change the frequency for all cores. Also, for clarity, frequency usage statistics have been added in the form of a list and graph. In the “Profiles” item, profiles are created for processor operation and further switching.

The video accelerator can change the frequency of 2D and 3D modes. In this case, the option must be supported by the kernel.

The “Process Manager” item displays system, user and other processes and applications that consume RAM. To free up memory, just click the “Kill” button and the utility will close. To automate the process, you need to set the amount of memory using regulators. 10 presets with entered combinations are also available.

Main advantages:

1. Creating a swap file (SWAP).
2. Changing the CPU frequency for all or individual cores.
3. Adjusting the frequency of 2D and 3D modes in the video accelerator.
4. Convenient manual and automatic closing of applications.

Main disadvantages:

1. Advertisements.
2. Does not work on Android OS versions lower than 4.0.
3. Automatically closes the application when selecting certain items.

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Visually, the application resembles “Kernel Adiutor” and is painted in the pleasant colors of Android Lollipop. The main screen contains comprehensive information about the device: CPU usage, temperature, RAM consumption, GPU frequency, etc. Adjustable parameters are sorted into tabs and placed on the top panel for easy switching. There is also a button for changing the light/dark design. For each item there is a brief description of the action being performed.

For processor cores, in the “CPU” tab, it is proposed to select the minimum and maximum frequency, as well as the regulator. The controller parameters are edited below. In the “Power” tab, the voltage is set, provided the option is supported in the system kernel, as well as multi-core energy saving. Changing the frequency of the video accelerator in manual mode is not provided, only selecting a preset: performance, energy saving, on demand, etc.

Forced closing of applications when RAM is full is not available. Instead, an analogue of the “swap file” is proposed - ZRAM (virtual memory). This option is useful for devices with a small amount of RAM.

The Kernel Toolkit also provides parameters: sound control, color settings, profile manager (for creating and editing settings profiles), TCP algorithm. The listed options, including settings for low RAM and multi-core energy saving, will open after purchasing the paid version of the application.

Main advantages:

1. Virtual memory.
2. Convenient change of CPU/GPU frequency and frequency controller parameters.
3. Multi-core power saving and voltage variation.
4. Color settings
5. Explanation for each item.

Main disadvantages:

1. Some features are only available in the paid version of the application.
2. Not a complete translation.

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The application is paid, but does not require additional unlocking of modules, and also does not contain advertising. For some smartphones and tablets, a separate kernel with advanced capabilities has been developed.

The initial screen contains comprehensive information about the state of the device: temperature of the processor and battery, free amount of RAM, current and maximum frequency of the processor and video accelerator. In the drop-down window on the left, you are asked to configure options: gesture control, sound, voltage, as well as calibrate colors and saturation.

The “CPU” item offers to set the minimum and maximum frequencies of the processor and controller, view statistics and temperature. With “GPU” it’s exactly the same – minimum and maximum frequency threshold and regulator. At the same time, there are additional settings taking into account time, screen activity and other conditions.

Main advantages:

1. Wide range of parameters and settings.
2. Voltage control, color and sound calibration.
3. Convenient choice of processor and video accelerator frequencies.

Main disadvantages:

1. The application is paid.
2. You cannot set the frequency for an individual core.
3. There are no options to free up RAM.

Conclusion

Add to the list of automatic closing or freezing only those applications from which you do not expect notifications, and missed events will not negatively affect your upcoming plans. Otherwise, you risk missing or oversleeping important things due to an alarm clock or messenger not going off.

LBE programs, MyAndroidTools and Autostarts, block and disable unused applications or components. This reduces energy consumption and improves device performance. At the same time, utilities do not forgive thoughtless actions, which disrupts the interconnection and operation of the OS. Therefore, before making a change, make sure that this will not entail flashing or resetting to factory settings.

Settings to automatically unload applications and limit processor frequency will increase battery life and reduce heat generation. For this purpose, the 3C Toolbox and ROM Toolbox utilities are suitable for beginners due to their simple operation. The required modules are unlocked and do not require purchasing the full version of the program. Kernel Adiutor offers finer and deeper customization of the device, so it is recommended for advanced and experienced users.

Use Kernel Tuner if the processor cores are divided into 2-3 clusters. The application will allow you to configure the frequency of each core, operating mode, as well as the frequency of the video accelerator, close unnecessary applications and configure the swap file. In this case, you do not need to pay a separate fee for unlocking modules.

The Kernel Toolkit does not have an option to configure individual cores, but it supports multi-core energy saving, voltage and page file adjustments, but does not automatically close applications. To fully access all features, you must purchase a paid version of the application.

One of the few applications that can achieve the desired effect even without Root rights.

Many of you who have already obtained Root rights must have heard about such a wonderful application as Greenify, which allows you to “sleep” applications that are constantly trying to sit in the background and take away already valuable RAM. Root is required to use it. rights and without them the application simply does not work, but with the release of the new version of Android, the developers have a little freer hands and now they can achieve the same effect even without Root rights as in the popular Greenify application. The application has a name and now let’s take a closer look at what it is. can and how well it copes with the main task - “putting to sleep” applications.

The developer planned to make the application as simple as possible and, in principle, he succeeded. First, you just need to go to the “Special Features” section and there activate the service of the application itself, which will put the applications to sleep. Then you just need to mark the applications that you want to put to sleep, and after that you can safely press one single button. If you don’t If you want some applications to be displayed in the general list, then simply add them to the white list.

The application has no settings, since it works quite simply. Let's summarize: it copes with the main task quite well, but the result will not always be 100%, so the presence of Root rights still remains a very relevant and important topic. Enjoy!

The battery is the scourge of modern smartphones. They can be super beautiful and incredibly functional, but when they run out of charge within a day, it's just maddening. I immediately remember the times of push-button dialers, which could do little, but allowed them to be charged once a week, or even less often. In principle, if you use the dialer with the same intensity as a smartphone, then it is unlikely to last longer than a day. But let's not talk about sad things. Let's talk about a program that will really help speed up your smartphone and extend its life on a single charge. Meet Greenify.

Let's make a reservation right away: the application requires root access to work. That is, the application will require superuser rights. There is no way without this. It's very easy to get. We have already written about and other ways to obtain root rights. Just don’t forget that if you gain full access, your warranty will expire and you can turn your smartphone into a brick. You will perform all these operations at your own peril and risk. But personally, I have installed different versions of firmware more than once, so it’s not that difficult or scary.

If you already have superuser rights or are not afraid to get them, then you should definitely try Greenify. Don't think that this is just another program that will make your battery last forever. This application, of course, is an exception to the usual “task killers”, but it does not promise sky-high achievements. The main goal of the program is to put applications running in the background into a sleep state. That is, when the programs are launched they will be fully functional, but when idle they will go to sleep and will not eat up the battery and phone resources. This means the phone will work faster and longer.

You are free to choose which programs to send to sleep. Just don’t forget that if you put the social media and mail applications to sleep, you won’t receive any messages. They will not run in the background. Only when you launch them.

You don't need an engineering background to understand the application. You simply manually select the apps you want to put to sleep. The application will tell you which programs constantly eat up your phone's resources, and which periodically. Greenify will also show you tips the first time you use it.

The application is absolutely free. Anyone can use it. The only negative is that it requires root rights. But Greenify is one of those apps that you get full access for.

What could be more exciting than getting to know a new smartphone you just bought? Alas, over time it loses its luster and gradually begins to work more and more slowly. You have to charge your smartphone more often, applications open more and more slowly. If this is your case, there are a few tips you can use to breathe new life into your device and improve the situation. Among other things, you need to control which programs are running in the background.

Managing background processes

• In versions prior to Android, Marshmallow needs to be opened. Settings > About phone and click on the build number seven times. You will receive a notification that developer settings have been unlocked.
• On many devices you need to look for the option "Processes" or "Process statistics" at the address Settings > For Developers > Processes. Here you will get a list of currently running processes and find out how much memory each of them is using.
• Naturally, you need to stop the processes that consume the most memory. This should not be done thoughtlessly; you need to understand what you are stopping. Stopping some applications may cause the operating system to crash.

Some smartphones, like , do not allow you to access developer settings by clicking on the build number and have special methods. In this case, it is best to search the Internet for an option to unlock developer settings on your smartphone model. You need to dial in the dialer ##6961## and look at the address Settings > Accessibility > For developers > Process statistics.

If you have a clean version or more modern, look for options at Settings > Memory >, there is an opportunity to stop processes manually.

Which applications to stop

So, if you don't want programs or your smartphone in general to crash, you need to be careful. An application called “Google Services” and any other with the word Google in the name should not be stopped manually.

In this example, there was no need for the Kik application, Facebook Pages Manager and a number of other services. In some cases, services are automatically restarted. If you click on the "Advanced" button, you can see the amount of memory used by cached processes. Here the stopping rules are the same as for applications.

For those applications that do not want to leave (if you kill Kik through the processes tab, it will start again), you need to open Settings > Applications > Application Manager and force stop or delete the application.

• To stop an application manually through the process list, open Settings > For Developers > Processes and click on the button "Stop".
• To force stop or remove an application manually through the application list, Open Settings > Applications > Application Manager and select the desired program. Don't delete apps that appear when you select the option "Show system applications."
• To force stop an application in a pure version of Android Marshmallow or higher, open Settings > Memory > Memory used by applications.

What uses up battery power

Open instead Settings > Battery and see what options are available here on your smartphone. These vary from model to model, but at a minimum there should be a list of all installed applications that have consumed power since the last charge. You can then decide which applications you will stop.

The rules for stopping and deleting applications apply here too, you need to be careful. Some smartphones separate applications in the section "Battery" into system and non-system, others into hardware and software applications.

In theory, each new version of Android adds more useful battery management features, reducing the number of manual settings required. In Android Marshmallow, the most useful new option is Doze, which puts the smartphone into hibernation mode when it is not moving. There is a Doze 2.0 function, which also works when the smartphone moves, if you do not turn on its screen.

Samsung and other manufacturers offer their own options for battery and RAM functions, so there is no advice for all occasions. Some people think Doze mode hurts battery life, but you can check for yourself.

Applications for completing tasks and optimizing RAM

Task completion applications constantly force applications to stop in the background, resulting in increased energy consumption due to the constant launching and closing of processes. You may waste less energy by allowing apps to run in the background.

Some believe that if you root your device, you will gain more control over it. Many programs require root to close processes. If you decide to go this route, try the Greenify app; This is an automatic hibernation program that also works on devices without root.

True, without root there will be no way to automatically put applications into hibernation and some other functions, but you can add a widget to the home screen for hibernation manually with one click. There are also useful options to expand the capabilities of the Doze function, which also does not require root.

Servicely- the application allows you to identify and hibernate background processes and services. The power of the processors of our smartphones and tablets, as well as the resolution of their screens, is growing by leaps and bounds, and along with it, the battery life of mobile devices will fall, making every percent of their battery charge valuable to us.

But it also happens that a tablet or smartphone that had previously worked for several days without recharging the battery suddenly became noticeably slower and began to ask to be charged after only half a day of not very intensive use. The problem, most often, lies in some application that is actively running, “consuming” battery power even while in the background. And how to deal with this problem?

In such cases, many of us have long and successfully used the Greenify application, which can automatically determine which of the applications available on your smartphone or tablet are to blame for the increased battery drain, as well as slowing down its operation, after which you can disable them. Recently, Greenify has a new, quite serious competitor - an application from the developer Francisco Franco, which he called Servicely.

For this application to work, you will need root rights on your device: Servicely can stop not only the applications you have installed, but also system services that cause increased load on the processor of your smartphone or tablet. According to some early users, Servicely copes with this task, sometimes even more effectively than its famous competitor Greenify.
Download the Servicely app for Android you can follow the link below.

Developer: Francisco Franco
Platform: Android 5.0 and higher
Interface language: English
Condition: Pro (Full version)
Root: Required