How to stop the application Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: all ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, based on MIUI, sometimes faces the problem of “hang” applications that do not close in the standard way. This can be due to errors in the code of programs, lack of RAM or conflicts with system processes. Unlike the newer Redmi models, where the interface is optimized for Android 12+, the Note 8 runs on Android 9/10 with the shell MIUI 11/12, which imposes special features on task management.

In this article, we will analyze not only the basic methods of stopping applications (through the menu and task manager), but also advanced ones using the use of the app. ADB-commands, safe mode and even manual data deletion via Settings → Apps. We will pay special attention to situations where the application does not respond to clicks, consumes 100% CPU or locks the screen – here standard methods are often useless.

It is important to understand the difference between a “curled” and a “stopped” application. The former continues to work in the background (for example, messengers or music players), and the latter completely stops all processes. On the Redmi Note 8, due to the limited 4 GB of RAM, background tasks can slow down the system, so their forced stop is not uncommon.

1. Standard stop through MIUI settings

The safest way is to use built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for most applications other than system ones (e.g. com.miui.home or com.android.phone).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the right app in the list (use a search if it’s not at the top).
• ⚙️ Slip on it and select "Stop" (button at the bottom of the screen).
• 🗑️ Optionally: Click "Clear Cache" if the app is slowing down due to temporary files.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Google Play Services or Mi Account) will automatically restart after a few seconds.

Check if this is a system application (icon with a gear)

Close all application windows (swipe up in multitasking)

Make sure you have enough battery power (minimum 20%)

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If the Stop button is inactive (grey), it means that:

• 🔒 The application is system-based and protected from stopping.
• 🛡️ It has device administrator rights (check in Settings). → Passwords and security → Device administrators).
• 🔄 The app has already been stopped, but the background processes have resumed.

Forced stop through Task Manager

The Redmi Note 8 has a hidden task manager that shows all active processes, including system processes, and is effective when the application does not respond to presses or locks the screen.

How to open the dispatcher:

1. 🔘 Press the menu button (three bars at the bottom of the screen) on 3-5 seconds.
2. 📊 A window will appear with tabs "Applications" and "Processes".
3. 🚫 Select the problem app and tap "Stop" (or "Kill the process").

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If the menu button does not respond to a long press, try an alternative method: swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and hold your finger in the center for 2 seconds.

⚠️ Caution: System processes (e.g., android.process.media or com.miui.securitycenter) may result in a system process being stopped:

• 🔄 Automatic reboot of the phone.
• 📵 Loss of mobile network or Wi-Fi.
• 🔕 Disconnection of sensors (gyroscope, compass).

3. Stop over ADB (for power users)

If the app doesn’t stop using standard methods, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help.This method requires connecting the phone to the computer and enabling debugging over USB.

Step-by-step:

1. 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
2. 📱 On the phone, turn on: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB
3. 🔌 Connect Redmi Note 8 to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. 🐍 In the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux) type: adb devices adb shell am force-stop com.package.name (replace com.package.name with real application identifier).

🔍 How do you know the name of the package? Use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | grep "appendix name"

Facebook example:

adb shell am force-stop com.facebook.katana

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Mi Security or Google Play Store) have protection from the security system. ADB-In this case, it will only help:

• 🔄 Restarting to Safe Mode (Section 4).
• 🧹 Cleaning data through Settings → Annexes.

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4. Safe regime: a radical solution

If an application locks the screen, prevents you from opening settings, or restarts constantly, Safe Mode will help, only system processes load, and all third-party applications turn off.

How to get into Safe Mode on Redmi Note 8:

1. 🔕 Turn off the phone with a long press of the power button.
2. 🔄 Hold the power button until the logo appears. MI.
3. 👆 Once the logo appears, press and hold the volume down button until full load.
4. 🛡️ At the bottom of the screen will appear the inscription "Safe mode".

In this mode:

• ✅ You can remove or stop any third-party application.
• ❌ Widgets, live wallpaper and some system functions do not work.
• 🔄 After restarting, the phone will return to normal.

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Safe Mode is the only way to remove viruses or malicious applications that block access to settings.

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is stable in Safe Mode, the problem is exactly in one of the apps installed:

1. 📋 List the recently installed programs.
2. 🔄 Reboot to normal mode.
3. 🧹 Remove applications one at a time, checking the stability of the work.

5.Cache and data cleanup: when stopping is not enough

Sometimes the application continues to "glue" even after stopping, this is due to corrupted cache files or settings, in which case a complete data cleanup (analogue of reinstallation) helps.

How to do this:

1. 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
2. 🔍 Select a problem application.
3. 🗑️ Press "Storage" → "Clear the data".
4. 🔄 Confirm the action (this will delete all settings and application files!).

⚠️ Note: Data cleaning will lead to:

• 🔐 Exit from the account (for instant messengers, games, social networks).
• ⚙️ Reset all settings (subjects, notifications, languages).
• 📂 Delete uploaded files (such as maps in Google Maps or Instagram cache).

🔹 When it's necessary:

• 🐢 The app is braking despite stopping and restarting.
• 🔄 Errors such as “App Stopped” or “No Internet Connection” appear).
• 📱 The screen blinks or flips on its own (often to blame for games or games). AR-applications).

6.Alternative methods: disabling notifications and auto-start

If the application does not need to stop completely, but it drains the battery or clogs with notifications, you can limit its activity without stopping completely.

Methods of limitation:

• 🔔 Disable notifications: Settings → Notifications → Set-up of notifications → Select the application → Switch the slider.
• 🚫 Prohibit Autostart: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start → Turn off the unnecessary.
• 🔋 Limit background activity: Settings → Battery → Choice of applications → Limit background activity.

🔹 Example: If Facebook drains the battery but you need notifications, turn off autostart and limit background activity.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (like Viber or Telegram) will stop showing notifications for new messages if they limit their background activity, in which case you will have to choose between battery saving and speed.

7.Extreme measures: reset to factory settings

If none of the methods worked and the phone became unstable (permanent reboots, System UI Stopped errors), you will have to resort to a complete reset, which will delete all data, including apps, photos and settings.

How to reset on Redmi Note 8:

1. 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
2. 🔄 Select "Reset All Settings" (not to be confused with "Reset Network Settings"!).
3. 🔐 Enter a password (if set).
4. ⚠️ Confirm the action – the phone will restart and start the process.

🔹 What to do before resetting:

• 📤 Create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
• 🔗 Save your account details (logins, passwords) in Google Smart Lock or password manager.
• 📎 Transfer your photos to your PC or cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Attention: After discharge:

• 📱 The phone will be back to MIUI The version you bought (may need an update).
• 🔒 All installed apps will disappear (except pre-installed Xiaomi).
• 📵 Tethered devices (such as Mi Band or smart lamps) will shut down.

FAQ: Frequent questions about app stoppages