To stop apps from running in the background on your Android device, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to your phone’s Settings. You can usually find the Settings app in your app drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear-shaped icon.
2. In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Apps” or “Applications”. This will open a list of all the apps installed on your device.
3. From the list of apps, select the app that you want to stop from running in the background. Tapping on the app will open its specific settings page.
4. On the app’s settings page, you may see options like “Force Stop” or “Stop” depending on your device and Android version. Tap on this option to force the app to stop running.
5. A confirmation prompt may appear asking if you want to force stop the app. Tap “OK” or “Force Stop” to confirm.
6. The app will now be stopped and will no longer run in the background. However, please note that some essential system apps may automatically restart after being force stopped.
7. If you want to stop multiple apps from running in the background, you can repeat the above steps for each app individually.
It’s important to keep in mind that force stopping an app may have consequences. Some apps may not function properly or may not receive notifications when they are force stopped. Additionally, force stopping an app may clear any temporary data or cache stored by the app, so you may need to log in or configure the app again when you open it next time.
Furthermore, please note that force stopping an app is only a temporary solution. The app will relaunch and may continue running in the background when you restart your phone or when the system needs to free up resources. If you want to prevent an app from running in the background permanently, you may need to explore additional settings within the app or consider uninstalling it if it’s not essential.
Stopping apps from running in the background on Android can be done by accessing the app settings and force stopping them individually. However, it’s important to be cautious as force stopping an app may have consequences, and it is not a permanent solution.