How to completely disable background apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: optimization of MIUI 14/13

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones, but even it is not immune to the typical problem of Android devices: background applications absorb RAM, drain the battery and slow down the system. Unlike “pure” Android, MIUI firmware (especially versions 13 and 14) aggressively caches processes, which leads to artificial “hang” interface in multitasking.

In this article, 5 proven ways to disable background activity on Redmi Note 10 Pro apps (sweet/sweetin models), including hidden developer settings, limitations through MIUI Optimization, and even radical methods for advanced users. We'll look at which apps can be safely "killed" and which ones should not be touched so as not to break system functions. All instructions are relevant for MIUI 14/13 based on Android 12/13.

Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or ADB-We've marked them separately. If you're a beginner, start with the first three ways (they don't require root rights).

1. Manually shutting down background activity via MIUI settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It does not require additional programs and is suitable for most applications (except system ones).

Go to: Settings → Applications → Application Management

Select the app you want (like Facebook or TikTok) and follow the following steps:

• 🔄 Stop – temporarily suspends the application, but does not block auto-run.
• 🚫 Disable Autostart – prevents the application from starting automatically when you turn on your phone or connect to the Internet.
• 📵 Limit background activity is the most effective item: the application will not be able to update in the background, but will work when manually run.
• 🔋 Limit battery use is useful for “gluttonous” applications like Google Play Services.

⚠️ Note: Do not turn off background activity for system applications like com.miui.securitycenter or com.android.phone – this can cause malfunctions in the phone (lack of network, notifications or lock screen).

Unused messengers (Viber, Telegram)

Social networks (Instagram, Facebook)

Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact)

Fitness trackers (Google Fit, Mi Fit)

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2.Use of the battery and performance mode

MIUI has a hidden optimization mode that automatically limits background processes to save charge.

Go to: Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Mode

Choose one of the options:

• 🔋 Balanced – moderate limitation of background processes (recommended for most users).
• 🌿 Energy saving – aggressively shutting down background applications, but reduces productivity.
• ⚡ High performance – background processes are not limited (not suitable for our task).

For maximum effect, select "Energy saving", but note that in this mode:

• Notifications may be delayed.
• Background synchronization of mail / messengers will be disabled.
• Some apps (like Google Maps) will stop tracking location in the background.

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💡 Useful tip: If you need to temporarily unlock background activity (for example, for a navigator), switch to Balanced Mode and return back after use.

3 Developer settings: Limiting processes

For power users, MIUI offers hidden options that allow you to severely limit the number of background processes.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the "MIUI version" (you will be notified "you became a developer").
3. Return to the main settings menu and open a new Settings section → Additional → For developers.

Now find the following parameters and set:

• 🔢 Limit of background processes → Select "maximum" 2 "Process" (this is the best for Redmi Note) 10 Pro 6/8 GB RAM).
• 🚫 Don't keep up → Turn it on (it'll forbid you). MIUI cache applications after closing).
• 🔄 Limit background processes → Include (additional limitation).

⚠️ Attention: Setting a limit in "No background processes" can lead to loss of notifications from messengers and system failures.Optimum value for Redmi Note 10 Pro — 2-3 process.

4.Use ADB for deep optimization (no root)

If standard methods do not help, you can resort to ADB-This way, it doesn't require root rights, but it requires a computer and a computer. USB-cable.

📌 Preparation:

1. Enable USB debugging in the developer settings (see previous section).
2. Download ADB Tools on PC.
3. Connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.

💻 Teams for optimization:

Disable AutoRun for a Specific Application (Facebook Example)


adb shell cmd appops set com.facebook.app START_FOREGROUND deny




Ban background activity for all user applications



adb shell cmd deviceidle force-idle




Limit your work in the background for Google Play Services (caution!)



adb shell cmd appops set com.google.android.gms RUN_IN_BACKGROUND ignore




View the list of applications with active background processes



adb shell dumpsys activity processes

⚠️ Note: Instructions for system applications (e.g. com.miui.home or com.android.systemui) may cause the interface to fail MIUI. Before experimenting, make a backup copy!

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If so, ADB-commands the phone started to glitches, perform a reset via adb shell cmd settings reset global (does not delete data, only returns settings to factory settings).

5. Radical methods: disconnection via Greenify or root

If you are willing to go to extreme measures, consider:

• 🌱 Greenify is a background freezer application that works without root, but with limitations (some applications are not blocked).
• 🔓 Magisk + Xposed – Full control over background processes, but requires unlocking the bootloader and installing custom Recovery (TWRP).
• 🗑️ Debloating – Removing Xiaomi system applications that cannot be disabled by standard methods (e.g. Mi Video, Mi Music).

🔧 Instructions for debloating through ADB (rootless):

# Remove Mi Video (replace with the desired application)


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.video




Removal of Mi Music



adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.player




List of all system applications (to search for targets)



adb shell pm list packages -s

⚠️ Warning: Removing system applications may disrupt the work MIUI. For example, deleting com.miui.analytics will result in a loss of battery usage statistics.

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Greenify is the safest solution for beginners, but even it requires caution: Don’t freeze system processes like android.process.media, which will cause errors in the phone’s performance.

How to check that background applications are disabled

To make sure your actions have worked, use:

1. MIUI Task Manager: Click on the "Recent Applications" button (square at the bottom of the screen) and swipe down - a RAM usage schedule will appear at the top of the screen. If the background processes are disabled, free memory should be >50%.
2. ADB-Command: Perform adb shell dumpsys meminfo and check the Background Apps section – there should be no custom applications.
3. CPU Monitor: Shows real-time CPU activity. If background processes are disabled, the graph will be "even" (no jumps).

📊 Normal performance for the Redmi Note 10 Pro (6/8 GB RAM):

• Free RAM: 1.5-2.5 GB (with background processes turned off).
• Using a CPU is simple: <5% (if more, something works in the background).
• Processor temperature: 30-40°C (with active background tasks can rise to 50°C).

FAQ: Frequent questions about background apps on Xiaomi