Modern smartphones, including the popular Xiaomi Redmi 9, function as full-fledged computers, running many processes simultaneously with power on. Users often notice that messengers, antiviruses and system services start to work after booting, consuming resources. Understanding how auto-run applications works is the key to improving the performance of the device and extending its battery life.
In the Android operating system with the shell MIUI, the automatic start mechanism has its own features, different from stock Android. Some programs are necessary for the correct operation of notifications, others can be hidden miners or just heavy services that slow down the work of the gadget. Understand what exactly starts with the phone and learn how to manage it is a task that any owner can cope with.
In this article, we will discuss in detail where to find autorun settings, how to distinguish system processes from user ones, and whether to completely prohibit the start of third-party programs. You will learn about the hidden features of Redmi 9, which allow you to fine-tune the behavior of the operating system to your personal needs.
What is AutoRun and Why You Need It on Redmi 9
Autostart is an operating system feature that allows certain programs and services to start automatically as soon as the device is turned on. On Xiaomi Redmi 9, this process is controlled by Task Manager and MIUI system services. Without autostart, you would have to manually open each messenger after each phone turn on to receive messages.
But too many programs in the boot can have negative consequences: A smartphone can be turned on for a long time, and in the first minutes of operation it can slow down, because the processor and RAM Redmi 9 busy initializing a dozen background processes, especially on budget models, where resources are limited.
⚠️ Warning: Uncontrolled auto-run of unknown or suspicious applications can be a sign of malicious activity.If you see names in the list of programs that you do not recognize, or strange system processes that consume a lot of power, it is worth checking the device.
There are two types of autorun: system and user, which is essential for calling, networking and basic functions, and is not recommended to be touched, and you create or install the user-generated version with games and utilities, and that's what you need to manage to optimize.
How to Find and Manage Auto Start Through Settings
Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners have access to advanced security settings built into the MIUI shell. To control autoruns, you do not need to download third-party software, since all the necessary tools are already in the system, which simplifies the process and reduces the risk of program conflicts.
To get into the control menu, you need to open the Security app (green zipper icon), select the Permissions section inside, then click on AutoStart, and you will see a list of all the applications that are authorized to start with the system.
- 🔍 On: the slider is lit blue or green, the application starts automatically.
- 🚫 Turned off: slider gray, the application will not start by itself, it must be opened manually.
- ⚙️ System: Some items may not be available for change because they are critical to Android.
When disabling autoruns for instant messengers (such as Telegram or Viber), note that notifications may be delayed or not arriving at all until you open the application. This is a limitation of the MIUI energy saving policy. If instant messaging is important to you, autoruns for such programs are better left on or set exceptions in the battery.
☑️ Checking auto-start settings
Disable Autostart through the Developer Menu
For more advanced Redmi 9 users, there is access to a hidden developer menu that controls not only specific applications, but also the behavior of the system itself when booting, a powerful tool that requires caution, as incorrect settings can lead to unstable work.
First, activate the developer mode. To do this, go to Settings → About Phone and quickly click 7 times on the MIUI Version. After the notification “You became a developer” appears, return to the main settings menu, select Additional → For developers.
Inside the menu, find a section related to processes or boot, where you can limit the number of background processes that indirectly affect autostart, and there is also the option "Do not save actions", which completely resets the state of applications when you turn off the screen, which effectively blocks their background activity.
| Parameter | Description | Recommendation for Redmi 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Limit of background processes | Limits the number of working in the background of applications | No more than 4 processes |
| Not to keep up the action | Kills the app when folding | Off (for stability) |
| Window animation | Speed of rendering of interface | 0.5x (for acceleration) |
Using the developer menu allows you to understand more about how Xiaomi allocates resources. However, if you are not sure about the value of a particular parameter, it is better to leave it by default. Excessive aggression in settings can lead to the phone constantly rebooting services, consuming the battery even faster.
What happens if you turn off the system autostart?
Using third-party utilities to control launch
The MIUI is sometimes not enough, especially if you need to get a detailed report on the time each process starts, and in these cases, specialized applications from Google Play come to the rescue, and they provide more flexible tools for managing boot.
One of the most popular tools is Startup Manager, or analogues like All-In-One Toolbox, which scans the system and shows hidden services that are not visible in the standard menu, and allows you to force processes to stop and create rules to block them.
However, installing such managers on Redmi 9 has its nuances: MIUI is very aggressive in unloading background applications, so the startup manager can be killed by the system, having stopped performing its functions. To avoid this, you need to give the application all possible permissions and prohibit the energy savings for it.
- 📉 Battery savings: Managers can extend battery life by turning off excess battery life.
- 🛡️ Security: Helps to identify hidden miners or viruses in the startup.
- 🚀 Speed: Freeing RAM immediately after switching on.
⚠️ Attention: Installing third-party auto-run managers on Xiaomi often has the opposite effect: they consume resources themselves, trying to control other processes. MIUI It is sufficient and no additional utilities are required.
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Before installing any autorun manager, check if it is compatible with your version of Android. Older utilities may not work properly on the latest versions of MIUI, causing conflicts.
Autostart Effects on Battery and Performance
The number of apps that start automatically directly affects the life of Xiaomi Redmi 9 on a single charge. Each process that is running is a processor cycle, access to memory and possibly a communication module, and in total dozens of such processes can reduce battery life by 15-20%.
Performance also suffers. If updates start swinging, photos synced and mail checked immediately after the system is turned on, the interface can slow down. On the low-end Helio G80 processors that are in the Redmi 9, running heavy applications at the same time can cause noticeable delays in screen response.
Auto-start optimization is especially important for users who don’t like to restart their phones for weeks, and in such cases, the “garbage” accumulated in RAM from long-lived processes leads to the need for manual cleaning.
It's worth noting that completely disabling all apps is not a panacea. Some programs, like the alarm clock or the health tracker, have to work all the time. If you turn them off, they stop performing their functions in time. The balance between performance and functionality is what you need to find.
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The optimal autorun setting on Redmi 9 is to turn off all gaming launchers, app stores and heavy social networks, while maintaining activity for Google’s instant messengers and system services.