How to stop the application Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: the full guide

Owning a modern smartphone, such as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, involves active interaction with dozens of programs daily. Sometimes users are faced with a situation when the software interface stops responding to commands, or the background process begins to unnecessarily consume battery power.

The Android operating system in the MIUI shell provides several levels of control over running tasks. From a simple swipe in the multitasking menu to deep system settings, each method has its own characteristics. Understanding how to stop the application correctly will help you not only solve the problem of hanging, but also optimize the work of the gadget as a whole.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways you can manage your processes, and learn about the differences between closing a window and stopping completely, and when to intervene and when to trust automation. Proper management of running services is key to the long life of your Redmi Note 9 Pro.

Basic management through the multitasking menu

The fastest and most obvious way to close the program is to use the standard running task menu. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, navigation can be configured in two ways: through three virtual buttons or through control gestures. If you use the buttons, just click on the square icon at the bottom of the screen to see a list of open windows.

When you use gesture control, you swipe from the bottom up and hold your finger in the middle of the screen for a split second, open the carousel of running applications. To close a particular program, just swipe the card up or click on the cross if it is displayed. However, it is worthwhile to understand that this method only removes the visual window, but does not always completely stop the background processes.

To clean up the memory completely, you can click the "Clean" button (usually the icon of the cross or broom at the bottom of the screen). This action will force all active windows to close, but system services can stay in operation. Swipe up the application card in the multitasking menu does not always guarantee a complete stop of all associated background services, especially for system processes.

Many users mistakenly believe that constantly cleaning the multitasking menu will prolong battery life. In fact, MIUI can freeze unused programs on its own. Frequent forced closure can lead to the opposite effect: the system will have to restart heavy processes, which will require more power.

Forced Stop through System Settings

If the application is dead and doesn't respond to touch, standard closing won't help, and you need to use a deep system method called forced stop, go to the main menu and select the Settings icon, and find the App section, which can sometimes be called All Apps or Application Management.

In the list that opens, find the problem program. The list can be sorted by frequency of use or alphabet, so search at the top of the screen if it is difficult to find the right software. After selecting the application, you will be taken to a page with detailed information where you are interested in the Stop or Finish button.

The system will issue a warning that the application may behave incorrectly after such a procedure. This is a standard Android message that can be ignored if you need to resuscitate the software. By pressing OK, you completely kill the process, reset its state and free up occupied RAM.

It is important to note that after this procedure, the application starts from scratch, which means that all temporary errors in RAM will be eliminated, but if the problem lies in corrupting the files of the program itself, a simple stop will not solve the problem globally, and deeper intervention will be required.

Autostart and Background Process Management

One of the features of the MIUI shell on the Redmi Note 9 Pro is aggressive management of background tasks. Often the application continues to work even after closing to send instant notifications. If you want to completely prevent the program from running without your knowledge, you need to change the autorun settings.

To do this, select the Permissions option in the App menu, then AutoRun. This is a list of all programs that start with the system. Remove the switch in front of an unnecessary service. This action will not stop the process right now, but will prevent it from starting again after restarting or cleaning the memory.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling autoruns for system applications (such as Security, Themes, or Mi Browser) may disrupt the interface or cause important notifications to disappear.

In addition, check the charge saving settings for a particular application. In the program card, find Activity Control or Charge Saving. Select the option "No restrictions" if you want the messenger to work always, or "Limit activity" if you want to save the battery as much as possible and stop unnecessary processes.

Using the Developer Mode for Analysis

For advanced users who want to gain full control of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro, there is a developer mode. To activate it, go to Settings → About phone and quickly click on the MIUI version seven times. Once the activation message appears, a new section will appear in the settings menu.

In the Extra → Developer menu, you can find Working Services (or Process Statistics) and you can see the real picture of what's currently consuming CPU and memory, and you can see how many megabytes a process is taking up, and you can stop it right here if you need to.

This tool is useful for identifying battery eaters. If you see a process with an obscure name that consumes 30% of the CPU in the background, it is worth exploring. However, beware: stopping Android system processes through this interface can lead to unstable phone operation up to the need to restart.

Cleaning cache and data as a method of solving problems

Sometimes the application doesn't need to be stopped, but instead needs to be "cured" of accumulated debris. If the program is not working correctly, it is bugging or crashing, the problem may be in corrupted temporary files. The application information menu (the same place where the stop button) has a Memory or Storage section.

Here you will find two important buttons: Clear cache and Clear everything (or "Reset"). Clear cache is safe - it only deletes temporary pictures and files, speeding up work. Reset will return the application to the "as after installation" state by removing your logins, settings and progress inside the program.

Use data reset only as a last resort when other methods have failed. Before this procedure, make sure that important data is synchronized with the cloud or stored. Once the data is cleaned, the application will start with the initial settings, which often solves the problem of endless freezes.

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Use Xiaomi’s built-in Security app to quickly clear the cache of all programs at once, saving time and freeing up space in the device’s memory.

Impact of app stoppage on battery and memory

Whether or not to stop apps is a controversial issue: On the one hand, the Redmi Note 9 Pro’s RAM is not rubbery, and it’s not worth putting a dozen heavy games to it, and on the other hand, Android is designed to keep frequently used programs in memory for quick access.

Constant manual stopping of all programs causes the processor to constantly reboot them, which creates peak loads on the CPU and drains the battery faster, and you only have to stop those programs that you are not using right now, or those that behave abnormally.

The best strategy is to trust the memory management system, but periodically check the battery consumption statistics. If you notice that a particular application (for example, a social network) discharges the phone in the background, then you should apply severe restrictions to it or remove it.

⚠️ Note: Do not try to stop system processes with names like System. UI", "Google Play Services" or "MIUI This will result in a reboot of the interface or loss of communication with Google servers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Good application management is the balance between manually cleaning problem programs and trusting the automation of the system. Don't stop everything, but act point-by-point.