Xiaomi smartphones, including the popular Redmi 7, are famous for their MIUI shell, which offers users advanced customization capabilities. However, one feature of this system is an aggressive RAM management policy that often forcibly closes background processes. This can come as a nasty surprise if you expect the messenger to deliver notifications instantly or the music player will continue to play after leaving the application.
The autorun function in MIUI works differently than in standard Android, requiring manual resolution for each important application. Redmi 7 owners need to understand the difference between autorun permission and attachment to the application in memory, since these settings are in different menus.
In this article, we will discuss in detail where to find hidden system settings, how to properly configure application autoruns and why some programs can still crash. You will learn to distinguish system processes from user processes, which will help you avoid accidentally disabling critical components of the operating system.
Principles of Background Processes in MIUI
The MIUI operating system on Redmi 7 uses its own Task Manager, which is very different from stock Android. The main goal of this architecture is to maximize battery power savings, which is achieved by tightly controlling running processes. When you fold an application, the system does not just hide it, but after a certain time it can completely stop its operation if it does not have special permission.
Xiaomi’s back-end mechanism is built on a strict hierarchy of applications, divided into system, user and optimized. System processes are top priority and rarely cleaned, while user programs, such as social networks or games, are constantly monitored by energy saving algorithms. Without explicit permission to auto-start the application may not start again even after the phone is restarted.
⚠️ Warning: Disable auto-start for system services, such as MIUI Daemon or Security, can cause the whole smartphone to malfunction.
It is important for users to realize that having an autorun permit does not guarantee that the application will work in the background forever. The 3 or 4 GB RAM of the device (standard options for Redmi 7) is a limited resource. If the system needs more resources to run a heavy game or camera, it can close the background processes even if they are given permission, so there is an additional lock mechanism.
Search and set up the autostart menu
To manage the list of automatically running programs in Xiaomi Redmi 7 does not require the installation of third-party software, since all the necessary tools are built into the system. You can find them through the standard Security application, which is the central hub for all system optimization settings. The interface of this application may seem overloaded, but this is where the key switches hide.
To get to the desired menu, follow the following steps:
- 📱 Open the Security app (green shield icon).
- ⚙️ Scroll down the screen and find the permissions section.
- 🚀 Select Auto Start in the Opening List.
In the window that opens, you'll see a list of all the apps installed with switches opposite each. Many programs may already be active by default, but after a system update or memory cleanup, the list may reset. Turning on the toggle gives the application the right to start with the operating system and resume after the system is forced to stop.
It’s worth noting that the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI. In some cases, the AutoRun option may be hidden inside the Application Resolution submenu. If you didn’t find it right away, search the phone’s settings by typing “autoRun” into the search bar at the top of the Settings screen.
☑️ Checking auto-start settings
Additional protection of background applications
Simply turning on auto-runs is often not enough to keep instant messengers like Telegram or WhatsApp running on Redmi 7. The system can find the application “heavy” and shut it down to save power, ignoring the start permission. To solve this problem, there is a mechanism for “Applications” or “Block” in memory, which is the second layer of protection.
To add an application to the memory cleanup exceptions list, you need to go to the running process control menu. To do this, swipe from the bottom up (or click the menu button, depending on the type of navigation) and hold your finger on the application window, you will see a lock icon that you need to activate. Now, even if you click the "clear memory" button (cross), this application will remain functional.
There is also a deeper level of customization through the Battery menu and performance:
- 🔋 Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity.
- 📱 Choose Smart Apps or Choice of Apps.
- 🛡️ Find the right program and set the status without restrictions.
Unlimited mode allows an application to use the network and processor in the background without restrictions imposed by a power saving system. This is critical for navigators, activity trackers and smart home applications that need to constantly transmit data. However, beware: too many programs in this mode can significantly reduce the life of the Redmi 7 from a single charge.
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If the app still crashes, try in its settings inside the Security menu to enable the “Run in the background” option if it is available for a specific version of MIUI.
Comparison of application management methods
Users are often confused about the many switches offered by the MIUI system. The difference between autostarting, fixing in memory, and not having battery constraints is not always obvious, but understanding these differences helps fine-tune the device.
The table below compares the basic methods of background management on Xiaomi Redmi 7:
| Management method | Location. | Impact on the battery | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-start | Security → Permits | Low. | Medium (start only) |
| Fixing (Castle) | Menu of recent challenges | Average. | High (cleaning protection) |
| No restrictions. | Settings → Battery | High. | Maximum (continuous work) |
| System authorizations | Settings → Applications | Depends on the app. | Basic (access to functions) |
As you can see from the table, for critical applications such as alarm clocks or phone calls, you need to use a combination of all methods. Only the combined application of autostart, memory fixing and battery deconstraints guarantees 100% of the application on Redmi 7. For less important programs such as news feeds or games, you just need to leave standard settings so that you do not waste battery life.
Impact on productivity and battery
The inclusion of a large number of programs in auto-run directly affects the speed of the Redmi 7. This smartphone, released on the basis of the Snapdragon 632 processor, has enough power for everyday tasks, but does not tolerate overloading of RAM. When dozens of applications try to start simultaneously when the phone is turned on, the user can observe delays in the response of the interface.
The main load falls on RAM and CPU in the first minutes after the device is turned on. If you have heavy applications in auto-run, such as social network clients or email services, they will start synchronizing data, consuming Internet traffic and battery power, which can cause the phone to heat up and run slower during downtime.
⚠️ Warning: Do not enable autoplay for games and video players unless you use their specific features in the background, as this is a waste of resources.
The optimal strategy is to select, allow auto-runs only for 5-7 of the most essential applications: messengers, mail, calendar and possibly health tracker. All other programs are better run manually as needed, this approach will maintain the balance between functionality and autonomy, which is especially true for devices with less recent hardware.
Hidden services in auto-run
Solving Notification Issues
A common problem with Xiaomi owners is that they don't have notifications from messengers. You open the app and there's ten missed messages, even though the Internet was stable. 90% of the time, it's because of the incorrect setup of autostart and battery limitations mentioned above. It just kills the process of receiving messages to save power.
If notifications don’t come after all permissions are turned on, try resetting the app. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the problem program and choose Clean → Clear Everything. Fear not, it won’t delete your correspondence (they’re stored on a server or in the cloud), but it will reset the cache and power saving settings for that particular application.
Also worth checking is the settings of Android Doze mode, which can block network activity. Although MIUI has its own algorithms, system Android also makes its own adjustments. Make sure that for important applications, the option “Do not limit background activity” is enabled in the advanced battery settings, if such an option is available in your firmware version.
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If notifications only arrive with a delay when the screen is off, the problem is almost always with MIUI’s aggressive energy saving policy, requiring manual exception settings.