How to Prevent Samsung from Killing Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to stop Samsung devices from killing apps and keep your favorite applications running smoothly.

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To stop Samsung from killing apps, navigate to Settings > Apps > Special Access > Optimize Battery Usage. Disable optimization for the specific apps you want to keep running in the background. Additionally, ensure the app is not in the 'Sleeping Apps' list found under Device Care > Battery > App Power Management.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my Samsung phone kill apps in the background? Samsung phones optimize battery usage by limiting background activity of apps to conserve energy, which may sometimes cause apps to close unexpectedly.
  2. How can I prevent specific apps from sleeping on my Samsung device? To prevent specific apps from sleeping, go to Settings > Apps > Special Access > Optimize Battery Usage and turn off optimization for those apps. Also, check the 'Sleeping Apps' list under Device Care > Battery > App Power Management.
  3. Is it safe to disable battery optimization for apps? Disabling battery optimization for apps can keep them active but may lead to increased battery consumption. Use this setting for essential apps that you need to run continuously.
  4. What are 'Sleeping Apps' on Samsung devices? 'Sleeping Apps' are applications that Samsung restricts from running in the background to save battery power. These can be managed in the Device Care settings.

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