Battery Saver, Here's How to Stop Background Apps on Android

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JAKARTA - Leaving apps running in the background is often the main cause of your Android phone running slowly, wasting battery, and quickly heating up.

Many users are unaware that there are apps that remain active even when not in use. Fortunately, Android has a way to stop, force to stop, and limit app activity in the background without having to delete it.

Close Background Apps via Developer Options

This method is suitable for users who want to stop the active application in detail.

Open Settings Go to About phone Scroll down and tap Build number seven times until Developer options is active Enter PIN or security pattern Return to the main Settings menu Select System Go to Developer options Tap Running services Select the application you want to stop Press Stop, then select OK

How to Force Stop or Uninstall an App

If the application feels intrusive or is not really needed, users can force it to stop or delete it.

Open SettingsSelect AppsGo to See all appsSearch and select the desired appTap Force stop, then confirm with OK

Limit Background App Activity

Android also allows users to turn off background usage without stopping the app completely.

Open Settings Go to the Apps menu Select See all apps Search and select the app you want to restrict Tap App battery usage Turn off the Allow background usage option.