How to view background apps on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: the full guide

Background apps on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro can significantly affect battery life, performance and even heating. Many users are faced with a situation where the smartphone begins to slow down or quickly discharge, not realizing that the fault is dozens of programs that continue to work after closing. In this article, we will analyze all the available methods of checking background processes, including hidden system tools and professional methods for experienced users.

The peculiarity of MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) is that it aggressively optimizes background tasks, but sometimes it fails. For example, messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram may not receive notifications due to forced closure, while unnecessary services (such as pre-installed games or advertising SDKs) continue to consume resources, and we will show how to find a balance between saving charge and functionality.

Important: Some methods require developer rights or PC connectivity. If you’re a beginner, start with the basics (sections 1–3) and move on to advanced techniques for advanced diagnostics (sections 4–7).

1. Standard MIUI settings: a quick review

The easiest way to check background applications is to use the built-in MIUI tools. This method does not require additional programs or rights, but only shows the basic processes.

Open Settings → Applications → Application Management. Here you will see a list of all installed programs. Click on any application, then go to the Battery section. At the bottom of the screen will be Background Activity, which shows how long the program has been in the background for the last day. Note: some system applications (for example, com.miui.securitycenter) may not display detailed statistics.

📊 Pros: does not require technical skills, works without the Internet.
⚠️ Cons: shows only the time of activity, without detailing on processes and consumption CPU/RAM.
🔄 Tip: sort applications by background work time to identify the most "gluttonous".

For more information, go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use. Here you will see a graph of energy consumption by application. Click on any of them and a window will open with background activity, mobile traffic consumption and CPU usage.

📊 How often do you check background apps on your Xiaomi?

Once a week.

Only when the phone is slowing down.

Never checked.

I use automatic tasks.

2. Task Manager and Hidden Processes

MIUI has a hidden task manager that shows all active processes in real time, including system processes, to open it:

Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable the option Do not unload tasks (this will temporarily disable aggressive optimization).
Hold the recent apps button (square in the bottom navigation bar) – the menu with the task manager option will open.

In the task manager, you will see three tabs:

📱 Applications: User programs (can be closed by swipe).
🖥️ Processes: System services (e.g. android.process.media).
🔄 Cash: Data that can be cleared for release RAM.

⚠️ Warning: Forcing system processes (e.g. com.android.phone) to shut down may cause communication failures or reboots.

Enable Developer Mode |

Turn off automatic optimization in battery settings |

Record the current battery life (for comparison after cleaning)|

Install a monitoring application (e.g. Greenify)-->

3.Using ADB: Professional Analysis

For users who are ready to work with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), Extended commands are available that show all background processes, including hidden system processes. USB-cable.

First, install Google’s Platform Tools and connect Redmi Note 10 Pro in USB debugging mode (includes in Settings → Developer → USB debugging).

adb shell dumpsys activity processes

This command will list all active processes with:

📌 PID (processor),
🕒 late-activity,
💾 use of memory (in KB).

To filter only background tasks, use:

adb shell ps -A | grep -E 'bg|empty'

ADB Team Team	What shows	Example of inference
adb shell top -m 10	Top.-10 consumption-process CPU	com.miui.home 15% S 1234MB
adb shell dumpsys meminfo	Full information about the use of RAM	MemTotal: 6GB, MemFree: 1.2GB
adb shell am stack list	Active Task Stack (including background)	Stack #0: type=home, visible=true

⚠️ Attention: teams ADB provide low-level access to the system, unintentional termination of processes (e.g, system_server) It can cause an interface crash or data loss. Use only for diagnostics!

Third-party monitoring applications

If standard MIUI tools seem inadequate, install specialized utilities from Google Play that offer advanced analytics, visualization, and the ability to manage background tasks.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note 10 Pro:

🛡️ Greenify (requires root or ADB): "Freezes unnecessary applications, preventing them from running in the background, supports automatic rules for new installed programs.
📈 Simple System Monitor: Shows consumption charts CPU, RAM Real-time batteries by process.
🔍 Servicely (for root): allows you to disable system services (for example, com.xiaomi.mipicks - preinstalled theme store).

Example of working with Greenify:

Install the app and give access to special features (in Android settings).
Add apps to the list of “hybernations” (like Facebook or AliExpress).
Activate the Aggressive Doze option for enhanced optimization during phone inactivity.

Comparison of popular utilities:

Annex	Requires root/ADB	Main functions	Cons
Greenify	ADB (no root)	Application Hybernation, Automatic Optimization	It does not block system processes.
Servicely	Root	Disconnection of system services, tasks on the schedule	Risk of disrupting MIUI stability
Simple System Monitor	No.	Real-time CPU/RAM monitoring, activity log	No process management function

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Before installing third-party utilities, check their compatibility with MIUI 12/13 on the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Some applications (such as Tasker) may conflict with Xiaomi’s built-in optimization.

5. Analysis through Logcat: for power users

If the background application behaves suspiciously (e.g., sends data to the network without your knowledge), its activity can be tracked through the log of system events (Logcat), this method requires knowledge of working with Android Studio or terminal.

Connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to your PC and do:

adb logcat | grep -i "package_name"

Replace. package_name to the ID of a suspicious application (e.g. com.facebook.katana for Facebook:

📡 Networking - Networking activity,
🔋 WakeLock: preventing the phone from going to sleep,
📁 FileAccess – access to files or storage.

Example of suspicious activity:

05-20 14:30:45.123 1234 5678 I com.example.app: Uploading data to https://tracker.example.com

⚠️ Attention: Logcat analysis can reveal sensitive data (tokens, file paths!

How to filter logs by time?

To view the events of the last 10 For a minute, use the command: adb logcat -t "10m ago" | grep "your_package" To save logs to a file: adb logcat -d > log.txt

6. Check through battery settings (hidden options)

MIUI hides some battery optimization options that allow you to more accurately control background processes.

Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Select Battery Mode
Select the setting (cog icon in the upper right corner).
Enable the option to Show advanced settings (password may be required).

After that, the following will be available:

🔋 Detailed power consumption: shows the exact operating time CPU for each application.
🚫 Blacklist optimization: allows you to exclude critical applications (for example, messengers) from automatic closure.
⚡ Awakening Analysis: Displays which programs most often "wake" the processor.

If you have lesser-known apps (e.g. com.xiaomi.midrop) in the lead, you should limit or remove them.

Click on the app in the list.
Choose to limit background activity.
Confirm the action (reboot may be required).

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Limiting background activity for system applications (e.g. com.miui.daemon) can disrupt MIUI features such as themes or cloud storage.

7. Automation: Tasks and Triggers

To constantly monitor background processes, set up automatic tasks using MacroDroid or Tasker. These applications allow you to create rules, for example:

🔄 Close background applications when battery power is below 20%,
🚫 Block Auto-Run for Selected Programs After Reboot,
📡 Disable mobile data for background applications in roaming.

MacroDroid macro example to close background tasks:

Create a new macro with a battery level < 30% trigger.
Add the Close Apps action and select programs from the list (like TikTok or Instagram).
Activate the option to Ignore system applications so as not to close critical processes.

For Tasker, use the AutoTools plugin for advanced management:

Profile: Battery < 15%


Task:




1.Plugin → AutoTools → Process Tools → Kill Apps (Select Apps)




2.Wait: 30 seconds




3. Plugin → AutoNotification → Notification “Background Tasks Closed”

⚠️ Attention: frequent forced shutdown of applications (especially system applications) can lead to increased battery consumption due to repeated runs.

FAQ: Frequent questions

Why do some apps restart immediately after closing?

This is due to the auto-start mechanism in MIUI. Many programs (especially social networks) are logged in as "critical" and automatically restarted.To disable this: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Select the application and turn off Autorun. Use global shutdown ADB-Command: adb shell cmd appops set <package_name> RUN_ANY_IN_BACKGROUND ignore

How do I know which app is draining the battery in standby mode?

Use a combination of tools: Built-in statistics: Settings → Battery → Battery use (see the graph for the last 12 hours). ADB: Adb shell dumpsys batterystats --charged will show a detailed report on consumption. AccuBattery: analyzes the discharge in standby mode and identifies "gluttonous" processes. Pay attention to the applications with a high value of Wake Locks - they prevent the phone from going to sleep mode.

Can I completely turn off background activity for all applications?

Technically, yes, but it's highly discouraged: ❌ Lack of notifications (messaging, mail), ❌ Stopping synchronization (contacts, calendar), ❌ Disruption of system functions (e.g. Mi Cloud or Google Services) Better use selective optimization: limit background activity only for unnecessary applications (games, advertising) SDK).

Why did background applications consume more battery after the MIUI update?

This is a typical problem of new versions. MIUI (13+), where: 🔄 Optimization algorithms are changing (e.g., com.miui.powerkeeper becomes more aggressive), 📦 New system services are added (e.g. com.xiaomi.misettings for cloud functions), 🔋 Changes in CPU management rules (high-power cores are more commonly used). Solutions: Reset battery settings: Settings → Battery → Reset the battery adaptation. Reverse to the previous version. MIUI You can use Fastboot (instructions on xiaomi.eu) and use Magisk modules like Battery Optimizer to fine-tune your device.

How to check if the background apps are spying on me?

Signs of suspicious activity: 📡 Unexpected traffic (check in Settings) → SIM cards and mobile networks → Using traffic). 🔊 Turning on the microphone/camera without your knowledge (indicator in the status bar). 📁 Access to contacts or location (check in Settings) → Confidentiality → Permits) Verification tools: NetGuard: blocks network access for individual applications. Exodus Privacy: analyzes applications for trackers. ADB: Adb shell dumpsy package <package_name> All permissions of the application will be shown.