How to completely disable background apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: 5 proven ways

Why background apps are slowing down your Redmi Note 10 — and how to fix it

Have you noticed that even after all the programs are closed, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 continues to warm up, discharge quickly or slow down? the reason for this is the background processes that MIUI aggressively caches for “user convenience.” The manufacturer claims that this speeds up the re-launch of applications, but in practice many people face the opposite effect: the smartphone starts to run slower, and the battery goes down in half a day.

Compounding the problem, MIUI defaults to hiding some of the power saving settings, such as the standard “Recently used” menu, where apps don’t shut down completely — they just fold and continue to consume resources. Even after clicking the cross in the multitasking panel, many services (messengers, social networks, games) remain active in the background, using up to 30% of the battery per day.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to disable background processes, from basic MIUI settings to hidden features for power users.

• 🔧 Set up auto-cleaning memory without root rights
• ⚡ Disable background activity for individual applications
• 📉 Limiting data consumption in the background
• 🛠️ Use it. ADB deep-optimize
• 🔄 Return factory settings without data loss

All methods are tested on Redmi Note 10/10 Pro/10S with MIUI 12.5–14 firmware (including global and Chinese versions). If your smartphone is running on an older version, update the software first through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

Method 1: Manual cleaning through the multitasking panel

The simplest, but least effective, method is to force applications to close through the standard menu, which is suitable for a one-time cleanup, but does not solve the problem completely, since MIUI automatically restarts some services.

How to do this:

1. Click on the recently used button (square in the bottom navigation bar).
2. Scroll down to the end of the list, and all active processes will be displayed.
3. Click on the cross in the upper right corner or swipe upwards through each application.
4. For a complete cleaning, tap on the Cart icon (or "Clean Everything" depending on the MIUI version).

⚠️ Note: This method does not remove system processes (e.g. com.miui.home or android.process.media) and will automatically restart after 5-10 minutes.

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If the “Clear Everything” button is missing, press your finger on any application in the multitasking panel for 2 seconds – a hidden menu will appear.

Method 2: Setup auto-cleaning memory in MIUI

Xiaomi has built a tool to automatically optimize memory into the firmware, but by default it works inefficiently. To enable aggressive cleaning, follow the following steps:

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management and go to the AutoRun tab. Here you will see a list of all programs that can run in the background. Turn off autorunning for unnecessary applications (such as games or rarely used instant messengers).

Next, go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management and select Charge Saving mode. In this mode, MIUI will actively close background processes, but some notifications may come with a delay.

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⚠️ Warning: Super Savings turns off background data for all apps, including instant messengers. You won't receive notifications of new messages until you unlock the screen.

Method 3: Limit background activity for individual applications

If you only need to leave key programs (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) running and block the rest completely, use your individual settings:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, select the desired application and open the Battery section.

• 🚫 No restrictions – the application works in the background without restrictions (maximum battery consumption).
• ⚠️ Limit background activity – the app won’t update in the background, but notifications will come when unlocked.
• 🔒 Deep sleep – complete blocking of background activity (notifications do not come).

For maximum charge savings, set for most applications the Deep Sleep mode, and for instant messengers – Limit background activity.

Method 4: Using ADB for deep optimization (for advanced)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the hidden MIUI settings available through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but gives you complete control over the background processes.

You'll need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line:

adb shell


pm hibernate-all

This command forcibly puts all user applications into hibernation mode, which is equivalent to manually closing. To return standard behavior, use:

adb shell pm un-hibernate-all

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The pm hibernate-all command does not affect system processes, so the phone will remain functional, but after the restart, all applications will return to normal mode.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB Do not follow commands that you do not know the purpose of. For example, pm disable-user without specifying the package will disable a random application.

Method 5: Resetting settings without data loss

If all previous methods failed, the cause of the brakes could be a clogged system – accumulated cache, residual files of deleted applications or misplaced MIUI settings.

Follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose Reset All Settings (not to be confused with Delete All Data!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (takes 2-3 minutes).

After discharge:

• 🔄 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile network settings will be saved.
• 📱 Applications and their data will remain in place.
• ⚙️ Factory parameters of energy saving, auto-start and notifications will return.

This is the most radical, but also the most effective way to return the Redmi Note 10 to a “clean” state without flashing it.

Additional Optimization Tips

In addition to disabling background processes, pay attention to these points:

• 🗑️ Cache Clearing: Regularly delete the app cache through Settings → Warehouse → Clean the cache. The accumulated garbage can take up to 5-10 GB.
• 🔋 Battery calibration: If the phone discharges quickly even after optimization, complete a full discharge/charging cycle (0% to 100% without interruptions).
• 🛡️ Disabling unnecessary services: In Settings → Communication and exchange → Transfer data disable Auto Sync for accounts that are not using.
• 📶 Restriction of mobile data: C Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Data transfer set a limit so that background applications do not consume traffic.

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To check which apps are using up battery in the background, go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use. Slip on the chart and select the Last Charging interval so you can see the full stats.

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