Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face aggressive MIUI optimizations that force apps to close immediately after they are folded, which is especially annoying when messengers stop sending notifications, the navigator gets off the route and the music player goes silent.
To solve this problem, you need to manually configure permissions for each important application. The system does not give full control by default, so the user will have to independently specify which processes should remain active even when the screen is turned off. In this article, we will discuss all available configuration methods, hidden menus and nuances of battery operation.
Ignoring these settings can cause important notifications to arrive late or not at all. Modern versions of MIUI require a comprehensive approach, because one "Allow Background" switch is not enough here. You will need to change several settings in different sections of the menu.
Analysis of the reasons for aggressive closure of applications
The main reason for the app shutdown is because it has built-in power saving mechanisms. Xiaomi engineers have developed algorithms that analyze how often programs are used. If an app is running but you're on the desktop, the system freezes its processes after a while to save CPU resources.
This is particularly evident in MIUI versions 12, 13 and 14, which assumes that if you're not interacting with the program interface right now, you don't need it, and that background processes are limited in the first place, often disrupting the functionality of instant messengers and activity trackers.
Another reason is that you don't have permission to run it, because without that option, the app can't start itself after you reboot the phone or after the system has forced it to shut down, and that creates a situation where you open the program and it starts to load data for a long time.
Why does MIUI restrict background processes so tightly?
Basic settings through the battery menu
The first and most important step is to change the battery mode for a particular application, which makes it clear to the system that the program you choose is a priority and should not close in sleep mode.
To start, go to your device's Settings. Find the Apps section and select All Apps. In the list that opens, find the right program, like Telegram or WhatsApp, and click on it.
Inside the app menu, select Saving Charge (or Battery) and the default value is "Saving Charge (recommended)" and you need to change it to "No Limits" and this action removes the back-end blockage.
☑️ Setting up energy saving
Once this parameter is changed, the system will no longer force the process to be unloaded from RAM, but this may not be enough to run for a few days without opening the program.
Set up auto-start and permissions
The next critical step is to enable auto-start, and without this permission, the app won’t be able to function fully once the smartphone is restarted or the memory is cleaned.
Go back to the Apps menu -> All apps and select the program you want again. Find AutoStart and activate the switch. The system may issue a warning that this may increase battery consumption - agree if you care about stability.
You should also check for additional permissions. Go to Permits -> Other Permits. Make sure that you activate the items related to displaying over other windows and working in the background. Some services, such as navigators, require constant access to geolocation.
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If you can't find "Outrun" in the menu of a particular application, use the global autorun menu through the "Security" app -> Permissions -> Autorun.
It is important to note that it is critical for messengers to have permission to notify, so check that the notification section includes all types of notifications, including audible and pop-up alerts.
Fixing applications in RAM
There is another method that helps to "pin" the application in RAM, which prevents the system from closing the program when cleaning the memory through the "Close all" button.
Open the menu of running applications by swiping from the bottom up and holding your finger (or pressing the menu button, depending on the navigation settings).
Press the app card with your finger for a few seconds or pull it down (depending on the MIUI version). The lock icon will appear. Press it to lock the app. Now, when you clear the memory, it will remain hanging in the background.
This method is especially useful for navigation charts or recorders, which must be running continuously, but do not fix too many programs, as this can lead to a shortage of RAM and slow down the interface.
| Type of application | Battery mode | Auto-start | Fixing in memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| messenger | No restrictions. | Included. | Recommended |
| Navigator. | No restrictions. | Included. | I'll be sure. |
| Music. | No restrictions. | Off. | Recommended |
| Games | Savings | Off. | Don't. |
| Social media. | No restrictions. | Included. | If you wish, |
Use of advanced settings for developers
For advanced users, there's a hidden settings section that allows you to control the behavior of the system more subtly, and you can turn off some of the limitations that are imposed on the background processes globally.
To get to the developer menu, go to Settings -> About Phone. Find the MIUI version and quickly click on it 7-10 times in a row.
Now go back to the main settings menu, go to Additional -> Developer. Find the app-related section. You can find the "Do not turn off screen" option or background process limitations. Make sure the background limit is "Standard Limit" or "No Limits."
⚠️ Note: Changing the settings in the Developer Menu can affect the stability of the entire system. Do not change the settings that you do not know the purpose of, especially those related to animation or debugging. USB.
Also on this menu, you should pay attention to the "Background mode" item, so if there's a process limit, remove it, which will allow the Redmi Note 10 to keep more active tasks in memory at the same time.
Impact of energy saving mode on background work
The global energy saving mode deserves special attention: When the battery charge drops below a certain level (usually 20% or 10%), the phone automatically turns on the energy saving mode.
In this mode, the system ignores the individual settings of the applications and begins to close all background processes aggressively, the screen becomes dimmer, the vibration is turned off, and the data synchronization is suspended.
To avoid this, you can set up an exception for mission-critical applications even in power-saving mode, although this feature is not always obvious in MIUI.
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Global Power Saving Mode is the highest priority and can override all your customized settings for applications.
There's also an "Ultra-Savings" mode that turns a smartphone into a simple caller, and in this mode, third-party applications in the background are completely impossible by definition.
Frequent problems and their solution
Even after you have done all the settings, there can be situations where the apps keep crashing, often due to version conflict or cache corruption.
Try clearing the cache of the problem app. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All apps, select the program and click Clear -> Clear cache. Don't confuse "Clear all" with "Clean all" or you'll have to re-enter passwords.
If the problem persists, check for updates to the app itself in Google Play or GetApps. Older versions of the software may not work properly with newer versions of Android and MIUI.
⚠️ Note: If the app continues to close immediately after launch, it may not be compatible with your firmware version or corrupted.Try to remove and reinstall it from an official source.
It’s also worth checking if you have a third-party memory cleaner app (Clean Master and its analogues), which often conflicts with Xiaomi’s built-in optimization system and shuts down processes faster than the system can restore them.