Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face intrusive optimization that aggressively unloads the background processes. You open the navigator or game, and after a minute you find that the application is already closed by the system for the sake of “charge saving”, this is the standard behavior of the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS, designed to extend autonomy, but often interferes with normal operation.
The problem is solved by complex configuration of permissions and system constraints. Unlike pure Android, it is not enough to simply not swipe the application in the menu of running tasks. You need to manually tell the system that a particular software is a priority. Ignoring these settings leads to constant restarts of programs, loss of progress in games and break connections in messengers.
In this article, we’ll look at all the configuration steps, from basic battery settings to hidden developer settings, how to get your phone to stop stifling the processes you want, and it’s important to understand that some changes can slightly increase power consumption, but will ensure the stability of the software.
Autostart and Background Process Management
The first step is to disable aggressive autorun control. The default system prevents most applications from running on their own, which causes them to "fall asleep" immediately after they fold. You need to find the autorun list and activate the switches for all the necessary programs.
To do this, go to Settings → Apps → Permissions → Auto Run. This shows a list of all installed programs. Find the desired application (for example, messenger or activity tracker) and turn on the switch to the right. This is a basic action, without which further settings may not work.
But it's often not enough to turn on auto-start, and you also need to change the battery mode for a particular application, and the default mode is "Energy Savings," which limits background activity, and you need to switch it to "No Limits."
Do this through the Settings path → Applications → All applications. Select the desired program from the list, click on Battery and set the value “No restrictions.” Now the system will consider this application important and will not force it to stop.
Remember that after the MIUI update, your settings may have gone wrong. Check this section periodically, especially after installing large security patches, and it depends on these parameters.
One of the easiest and most effective methods is to manually lock the application in the Task Manager, so when you swipe all the windows up to clean up the memory, the blocked programs stay in the background and don't close.
To do this, open the recent app menu (a swipe from bottom to bottom with a delay or a menu button) and find the app card and click on it with your finger, holding it until the menu appears, or just swipe the card down (depending on the version of the shell).
⚠️ Warning: Don't block too many apps at once.This can lead to a shortage of RAM (RAM) slowing down the entire system interface.
The blocked apps are marked with a small lock icon, and even if you click the "Clear" button, these programs will continue to work, and this is the perfect way for navigators, music players and sports tracking apps.
It is worth noting that some global versions of firmware may have different mechanics: older versions of MIUI 12 and below had to pull the card down, new versions of HyperOS often require long pressing or using a menu of three dots.
📊 How often do you have apps “fly out?
Constantly, every 10 minutes.
Only hard games.
Rarely, once a week.
Never noticed.
Advanced memory settings and optimization
8GB 12GB RAM system
Find the option for Extension Memory (or Extension of Memory) in the settings. If you have an internal flash extension enabled, try turning it off and restarting the device. The speed with physical RAM is always higher, and applications will stay in the background longer.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Impact on the system |
|---|
| Auto-start | Included | Allows the start of processes |
| Battery mode | No restrictions. | Removes background activity limits |
| Lockdown | Active (castle) | Protects against cleaning RAM |
| Expansion of memory | Off (for powerful) | Accelerates the operation of real RAM |
Also worth checking is the Developer Options settings. In the Applications section, find the Do Not Save Actions item, which should be turned off. If it is activated, the system will destroy the application activity as soon as you turn it off.
To access hidden settings, go to About Phone and press the MIUI build number 7 times. Then, in the advanced settings, look for the Developer section. Make sure the background limit is set to Standard Limit.
What is ZRAM and how does it affect you?
ZRAM is a RAM compression technology. It's on default on Xiaomi. You can't turn it off by conventional means, but you can influence it by closing unnecessary browser tabs and heavy apps to make room for critical processes.> Set up notifications and permissions A common reason for "departures" is the lack of necessary permissions. If an application needs Internet, geolocation or file access to work, and you have banned it, it can crash when you try to perform the background action. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications, select the program and go to the section "Contact on the critically address the applications. In the shell. MIUI There's a separate notification to show, and if it's turned off, the system can deem the application inactive and close it. Turn on the "Show Notifications" switch in the settings of the application itself. ⚠️ Note: When installing apps from unknown sources (not from Google Play), the system may block them from working in the background until you clearly confirm trust when you first run, and check whether Do Not Disturb or Sleep mode is enabled for specific applications. These features can limit not only sound, but also network activity, which leads to a connection break and the closure of the program.Working with Game Turbo Game Mode For gamers in Xiaomi and Poco smartphones, there is a special tool Game Turbo. Not only does it speed up the response of the screen, it also protects gameplay from being uploaded by the system. If the game crashes, make sure to add it to this mode. Open the Safety app (green zipper icon) and scroll down to the Game Turbo section «+» Or add games, and select the app you want from the list, and then you activate performance profiles when you start the game, and you can prioritize performance within the Game Turbo settings. Select High Speed or Balanced mode, but make sure the memory slider is twisted to the maximum for the game. RAM In addition, Game Turbo blocks incoming calls and notifications during the game, preventing interruption of the process. This indirectly affects stability, since the application does not try to curl up to handle the system interrupt. MIUI 14 In the latest versions of firmware algorithms work with memory became even stricter. HyperOS users may notice that even after all the settings, apps are dying faster, because of new battery protection mechanisms that are harder to disable. HyperOS has an extra layer of protection. → Battery → Optimization. You can activate a point here that automatically closes applications that haven't been used for a long time. You have to deactivate it. You also have a new version that changes the way you're setting batteries. You often have to go to Settings. → Battery → Top right (three dots) → Settings to find global power saving switches: The interface has become less obvious, requiring a careful review of the menu. ⚠️ Warning: After upgrading to HyperOS, the old power saving settings may be reset. If nothing helps, try clearing the cache of a particular app through the App menu. → All applications → [Your appendix] → Clean up → Cash. Don't confuse it with "Clean it all up," or you'll lose your authorization data. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Why does the app close immediately after launch? Most likely, the application files or cache are damaged. Try to delete the application, restart the phone and install it again from the official store. Also check if there is enough free memory on the internal drive. Does antivirus affect application closure? Yes, third-party antiviruses (Avast, Kaspersky, etc.) can conflict with system protection. MIUI. They scan processes in real time and can force suspicious activity to stop. Try removing third-party antivirus. Do I need to install apps from Mi GetApps. Google Play apps are more stable because they're better optimized to global standards. GetApps stores are more likely to have modified versions that may not work well. Will factory resetting help? That's a last resort. If the problem is seen in all applications at once, the file system may be damaged.Reset (Settings) → The phone. → Setting resets) will return the phone to its original state, but it will require a complete reinstallation of the data. Why does YouTube turn off when the screen is off? This is a restriction of the free version of YouTube, not a system bug. For video to play in the background, you need a Premium subscription. However, if the app just crashes with an error, check the battery settings for YouTube as described above. 💡Integrated approach: enabling auto-start, setting up the battery and locking the task menu solve 95% of problems with the departures of applications on Xiaomi.