How to Put Apps to Sleep on Your Android Device?

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How to Put Apps to Sleep on Your Android Device?

If you’re looking to conserve battery life, improve your device’s performance, or just manage those pesky app notifications, putting apps to sleep can be a great solution. This guide will walk you through various methods you can use to achieve this on your Android device.

What Does It Mean to Put an App to Sleep?

Putting an app to sleep essentially means suspending its background activity. This can help your phone run more efficiently by preventing apps from using CPU resources when you’re not actively using them. Here we’ll cover a few different methods…

Method 1: Using the Built-in Battery Settings

  1. Open Settings on your Android device.
  2. Navigate to Battery.
  3. Tap on Battery optimization (may vary by device).
  4. Here, you can see a list of apps and their respective usage. Tap on an app to change its settings.
  5. Select Optimize or Put to sleep. This action limits the background activity of the app significantly.

Benefits:

  • Easy to find
  • Doesn’t require any third-party tools

Method 2: Using Developer Options

  1. Go to Settings > About phone.
  2. Find your Build number and tap it seven times to activate Developer Options.
  3. Go back to Settings and tap on Developer options.
  4. Scroll down to find Background process limit and set it to a lower number.
    • This setting limits how many apps can run in the background at any one time.

Pros:

  • More control over app processes
  • Not reliant on third-party apps

Method 3: Third-Party App Managers

There are various third-party applications available that can help you manage app activity. Some popular choices include:

  • Greenify: Helps hibernate apps when not in use.
  • Brevent: Offers a way to control apps and reduce unwanted background usage.

Note:

Always check app ratings and permissions before downloading any third-party application.

Conclusion

Putting apps to sleep can greatly enhance your Android experience by boosting performance and battery life. Experiment with the methods mentioned above to see which one works best for you! Feel free to share your experiences and any tips you have found helpful in the comments below.

Happy optimizing!

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To put apps to sleep on Android, check out the ‘Battery Optimizer’ settings. It allows you to restrict background activity for certain apps, which can significantly save battery life.

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That sounds useful! Does anyone know if iOS has a similar feature?

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Yes, iOS introduced ‘Background App Refresh’ to manage which apps can update in the background. You can find it under Settings > General. It’s similar to Android’s approach!

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Great! It’s crucial to manage these features to optimize device performance, especially if you rely on your phone throughout the day.

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On Android, there’s also a feature called ‘Doze Mode’ that puts apps to sleep during inactive periods. Super effective for saving battery life during the night!

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Exactly! I use that feature frequently and I’ve noticed improved battery performance significantly.

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But are there any downsides? Sometimes, I feel like important notifications are delayed due to these features. Anyone else experience this?

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Yes, that can happen. It’s a trade-off between battery life and timely notifications. But the sleep features generally do a solid job overall.

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For those using Android, check out ‘App Hibernation’ in developer settings! It’s another layer where you can control background activities more granularly.

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I didn’t know about that! Sounds like a game-changer. I’ll have to explore it more.

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Honestly, I just manually close apps because I am skeptical about auto-sleep features. They seem gimmicky to me.

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That’s fair! Some people prefer having more immediate control over their apps. But it can be a hassle!

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I don’t think they’re gimmicky at all. Features like these greatly enhance usability if used correctly. Have you ever tried them with a bit of adjustment?

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True, I might give them another chance. Maybe I just need to tweak my settings!

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I’ve found that regularly reviewing which apps are allowed to run in the background can make a significant difference in battery longevity. It’s worth the effort!

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Definitely! Routine management can yield surprisingly good results. What about those not tech-savvy? Any tips?

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For the non-techy folks, I’d suggest using battery saver modes, which automate most of this process! Makes it much easier for everyone.

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I’ve been looking for a detailed guide on this! Can anyone share a step-by-step tutorial for putting apps to sleep on Android devices?

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You can start by going to Settings > Apps. Then select the app you want to put to sleep and look for the ‘Battery’ options. From there, you can restrict background usage.

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