Apps fly to Xiaomi: how to fix the problem once and for all

If your Xiaomi smartphone suddenly shuts down apps — whether it’s social media, messengers or games — it’s not just annoying, it’s a signal of system problems. The problem can manifest itself in different ways, from instant departure at launch to freezing after a few minutes of operation, most often users experience this on devices with MIUI 13/14, but owners of older versions are not insured.

In this article, we'll not just list the possible causes, but we'll look at specific scenarios with step-by-step solutions, like why WhatsApp crashes when you send media files and TikTok when you scroll through the tape, and you'll also learn how to tell the difference between a software failure and hardware problems, when it's time to carry your phone to the service, and when you can handle it yourself in 5 minutes.

⚠️ Note: If all applications in a row (including system ones) are crashing, this may indicate a critical firmware error. In this case, immediately go to the section about resetting or flashing the firmware.

1. RAM shortage: why Xiaomi is "squashing" apps

One of the most common causes of departures is aggressive memory optimization in MIUI, which automatically closes the background processes to free up resources, but sometimes does it too zealously, especially on budget models (Redmi 9A, Poco M3) with 2-3 GB of RAM.

How to check:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → The phone. → Memory and see the schedule of RAM use.
• 🔍 If less than 20% is free, the system is forced to kill the application.
• ⚡ Run Task Manager (swipe up with retention) and count how many apps are left in the background.

Decisions:

1. Disable Memory Optimization: Settings → Special Features → Memory Optimization → Disable Note: On some firmware, the item may be called Memory Management.
2. Add problem app to exceptions: Settings → Apps → Application Management → [Select App] → Battery → Without Limitations
3. Install RAM Expander (for devices with MIUI 13+) to expand virtual memory with the built-in drive.

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If after cleaning the memory applications still fly out, try to disable the function of the Mi-Cloud in the synchronization settings – it sometimes conflicts with the background processes.

2. Conflicts with the MIUI shell: bugs and incompatibility

MIUI is known for its “chips”, but some of them can break the work of third-party applications. For example, in versions of MIUI 14.0.3-14.0.5 there was a bug with Android System WebView, which flew browsers and applications with webview (for example, Vkontakte or Avito).

Typical symptoms:

• 🌐 Applications fly out when you open web pages inside them.
• 📱 The message “Application Stopped” appears immediately after launch.
• 🔄 The problem disappears after the reboot, but returns after a few hours.

How to fix it:

1. Update Android System WebView via Google Play or roll back to the factory version: Settings → Apps → All Apps → Android System WebView → Remove Updates
2. Turn it off. MIUI Optimization (root or maintenance required) ADB): adb shell settings put global miui_optimization_disabled 1 How to turn on debugging USB for ADB-Command Go to Settings → About the phone, tap. 7 once-over MIUI, Then go back to the settings. → Additionally. → For developers and activate debugging by USB.
3. Reset MIUI settings to factory (without deleting data): Settings → Additional → Resetting → Reset MIUI settings

3. Problems with cache and application data

Cache that is clogged or damaged is a classic reason for crashes, for example, Instagram can be closed when trying to download stories if its cache is full of media files, the same applies to games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact), which store temporary files to speed up loading.

Signs:

• 🗑️ The application will fly out when you perform the same action (for example, opening a gallery in Telegram).
• 📦 B Settings → The storage system shows that the application takes up inadequately much space (for example, 5).+ GB for messenger).

Cleaning instructions:

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the data (not the cache!) will result in logging out of your account and deleting local files, which means losing progress for games if it’s not synced to the cloud.

If the cleaning didn’t help, try:

• 🔄 Reinstall the application (pre-saving data, if possible).
• 📥 Install an older version APK (For example, with APKMirror, if the flight started after the last update.

4. Incompatibility with Android version or processor architecture

Not all apps are optimized for Xiaomi, especially if you have:

• 📱 MediaTek device (e.g. Redmi Note 11 with Helio) G88).
• 🤖 Older version of Android (below 11th).
• 🌍 Firmware for another region (e.g. China) ROM global).

How to check compatibility:

To check the processor architecture:

1. Install the CPU-Z app from Google Play.
2. Open the SoC tab and look at the Instruction Set field.
3. If arm64-v8a is specified, your device supports 64-bit applications, unless armeabi-v7a is only 32-bit.

5. Viruses, malware and left-wing firmware

Xiaomi is often targeted by malicious APKs, especially if you install apps from third-party sources.

• 🛡️ Replace system libraries, causing application crashes.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Introduce processes by overloading memory.
• 📴 Block network access for individual applications.

How to Detect and Remove:

1. Check your phone with Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light.
2. Remove suspicious apps (especially those that request accessibility or Device Admin rights).
3. If the virus is built into the firmware (often on “custom” assemblies), perform a full reset: Settings → Additional → Reset and restore → Erase all data

⚠️ Note: If you have installed unofficial firmware (for example, from the forum) 4PDA), There's a high probability that they contain modified system files that conflict with applications, and then only a stock flashing will help. ROM.

6. Hardware problems: when the "iron" is to blame

If none of the software methods helped, the problem may lie in the hardware:

• 🔋 Failed battery: when the voltage is lower 3.5V processor begins to "tottl", which leads to departures.
• 🔥 Overheating: If the chipset temperature exceeds 80°C, Android Forcedly Shut Down Resource-Hungry Apps.
• 💾 Damaged flash memory: Broken sectors can cause crashes when accessed.

Diagnosis:

• Check the temperature with AIDA64 or CPU Monitor.
• Run the memory test using ##6484## (on some models).
• Check the error log in Mi Service Center (if available for your model).

Decisions:

• 🔋 If the battery is to blame, replace it (cost for Redmi Note) ~1500–2500 ₽).
• 🧊 For overheating: clean your phone of dust, replace the heat paste (in the service), avoid games when charging.
• 💾 If memory damage is done, only a chip replacement will help (economically only for flagships).

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If departures are accompanied by a spontaneous reboot or artifacts on the screen, do not try to solve the problem software - these are signs of a critical iron failure.

7.Extreme measures: resetting and flashing

If all previous methods fail, there are two options:

1. Hard Reset – deletes all data, but returns the system to factory status. Settings → Additional → Reset and Restore → Delete all data Important: Pre-return via Settings → Additional → Backup.
2. Fastboot flashing is relevant if the failure is caused by damage to system files. Step-by-step instructions for flashing1. Download the official firmware for your model from en.miui.com. 2. Install Mi Flash Tool on PC. 3. Put your phone in Fastboot mode (Switch off). → Hold the Power. + Vol−). 4. Connect to the PC and follow the program instructions. ⚠️ Risk: Wrong firmware can turn a phone into a brick»!

⚠️ Warning: After resetting or flashing, do not restore data from a backup if it was created after the problem appeared - this may return the error.

8. Specific cases: games, banking applications, root

Some categories of apps are out for unique reasons:

Games (PUBG, Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact)

• 🎮 Conflict with Game Turbo (unplug in Settings) → Special opportunities → Game Turbo).
• 🖥️ Lack of video memory (lower the graphics settings in the game).
• 🔌 Problems with Google Play Games (update or reinstall).

Banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff, VTB):

• 🏦 Blocking due to unlocked bootloader or root.

Root-right devices:

• 🛠️ Some apps (such as Netflix or Netflix) Pokémon GO) Refusing to work on rooted phones.
• 🔧 Solution: Hide root with Magisk (MagiskHide module) or use Island to isolate apps.

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Banking applications often check system integrity through SafetyNet. If you have a customized recap (TWRP) or modified core installed, they will fly out regardless of the settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the departures of applications on Xiaomi