How to disable background apps on Android

You've probably noticed that your phone's battery is draining at an alarming rate. You're not playing games, watching videos, or even making long calls, so you're wondering what is happening. Well, the culprit is likely the numerous background apps running on your phone, sucking up your battery life and slowing down your device.

This has happened to a bunch of us using Android phones, so don't worry, it's not a peculiar case. I've also struggled with battery drain and slow performance due to background apps. The good news is that you can take control of your phone's performance and battery life by disabling those background apps.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple steps to disable background apps on your Android device and help you take control of your phone's performance.

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How to Check Which Apps Are Running in the Background on Android

Step 1: Open the Settings, scroll down, and tap About phone.

Step 2: Go to Software information.

Step 3: Tap the Build number seven times to enable Developer options.

Step 4: Return to the main Settings menu and tap Developer options at the bottom.

Step 5: Scroll down and find Running Services.

Step 6: Now you can see a list of apps and services running on your phone's background and their memory usage.

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How to Stop Android Apps From Running in the Background

Step 1: Open the Settings menu and go to Apps.

Step 2: Scroll through the list to locate the app you want to stop and tap it. I want to stop the Authenticator app from running in the background.

Step 3: Tap the Force Stop option.

Step 4: Hit OK to confirm.

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Conclusion

Disabling background apps on your Android device is a simple yet effective way to boost performance, extend battery life, and even protect your privacy. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can take control of your phone's background processes and ensure that only the apps you need are running.

Whether you're looking to improve your phone's overall performance or simply want to squeeze more juice out of your battery, disabling background apps is a great place to start. So, take control of your Android device's performance and start disabling those background apps today.

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