How to turn off the application on Xiomi: a complete guide to MIUI and HyperOS

Many users of Xiaomi smartphones face a situation when the running program stops responding to commands or begins to misuse battery power. In the MIUI operating system and the new HyperOS, processes can “hang” in the background, creating a load on the processor and RAM of the device. That is why the question of how to forcibly turn off the application on Xiomi remains one of the most popular among owners of these gadgets.

Simply swiping the screen doesn’t always stop the code completely, as the system tries to keep the program state for a quick re-start. However, in the event of a software error or resource conflict, deeper methods of forced stopping must be used, which allows you to clear the cache, reset errors and return the phone to its previous speed without having to completely restart the device.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to complete processes, from standard interface gestures to advanced debugging tools, and learn how to effectively manage running tasks to extend the battery life of your smartphone and eliminate hangings.

Standard way through the menu of running applications

The most obvious and frequently used method of stopping programs on Xiaomi smartphones is to use the menu of the latest apps. Depending on the type of navigation you choose (gestures or screen buttons), access to this menu is different, but the principle of operation remains the same, and here the user sees a list of windows that are in active state right now.

To turn off a particular application, you need to find its window in the list and swipe it up (when using gestures) or click on the cross (when using buttons). However, there is a nuance in the latest versions of the MIUI shell: a simple swipe may not kill the process completely, but only turn it down if the memory expansion option is activated in the settings.

To close more reliably in the same menu, you can press and hold your finger on the app icon. In the context menu that appears, select "Close"; this action forcibly terminates the process, freeing up the occupied resources.

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To instantly clean all windows at the same time, click the “Clean” button (broomstick icon) at the bottom of the screen of running applications.

Using a standard menu is effective for quick cleaning, but does not give deep control over system services. If the program continues to work after such manipulations, you will need to move to more serious settings.

Forced Stop through System Settings

If standard methods don't work and the app keeps hanging, the most effective way is to use the built-in Android functionality through the settings menu, which allows you to completely kill the process, even if it's locked or has high privileges.

Go to Settings for your smartphone. Find the App (or All Apps depending on the firmware version) and find the problem program in the list that opens. Once you log into the information menu, you will see the Stop button (sometimes called Forced Stop).

Pressing this button triggers a system warning that tells you that the app can behave unpredictably after being forced to close, a standard Android security warning that you can ignore in most cases if your goal is to restart a suspended service.

It is important to note that after such a stop, the application will only start again with your direct participation. System services may try to restart its background processes, but the main interface will be completely deactivated until the next manual start.

Management through the section "Advanced settings"

In the shells MIUI and HyperOS, there is a hidden or removed functionality called "Special features" (Special features), which hides tools that allow you to control the behavior of applications more subtle than in the standard Android menu.

Of particular interest is the memory cleanup feature, which is often built into the security menu, and by running a scan through an inbuilt antivirus or optimizer, you can force all background processes that consume significant amounts of resources, especially before you start heavy games or video.

You can also find autorun settings in this section, where by turning off autoruns for a particular application, you prevent it from turning on again after you turn it off, and it changes the way you manage energy on your device.

⚠️ Warning: Forced shutdown of system applications (e.g., "Phone", "Contacts", "System" UI") This feature can lead to unstable interface or loss of communication. Use this feature only for third-party software.

Using built-in optimization tools allows not only to turn off the program, but also to clean its cache, which often solves the problem of freezes without deleting user data.

Use of the developer and statistics regime

For advanced users who need complete control over how to turn off the app on Xiomi, the Developer Menu is a great tool. To activate it, you need to quickly click seven times on the build number in the About Phone section.

Once activated, a new option will appear in the settings menu, and inside it, look for the Running Services section, which shows the real load on RAM and a list of all currently active processes, and by selecting any process from the list, you can click the Stop button, which is equivalent to a kill command on Linux systems.

The good thing about this method is that it shows not only user applications, but also hidden system processes that can slow down the device, and you see the exact amount of memory you're using (RAM) and the time you're running.

The statistics in this section are updated in real time, which allows you to immediately assess the effect of a forced stop, if after closing the application the amount of free memory has not changed, then the process was protected by the system or reborn.

Compulsory closure through ADB (for experts)

The most radical and effective way to turn off any application on Xiaomi is to use the Android debugging bridge (ADB). This method requires connecting the smartphone to the computer through USB-cable and availability of the installed driver and platform ADB PC-only.

First you need to enable USB debugging in the Developer menu. Once you connect to your computer and log in to your phone, you can send commands directly to the system.

adb shell am force-stop com.package.name

Instead of com.package.name, you need to substitute the real name of the application package, which you can find out through analysis apps or in the Google Play store (the link to the application contains its packet name), this method bypasses all system protections and is guaranteed to complete the process.

Using ADB is especially useful when the application has got stuck so heavily that the phone interface does not respond to touch, but the touchscreen is partially functional or there is an option to connect a keyboard/mouse to emulate input.

This method does not require root rights, but requires a computer at hand, and is the gold standard for testers and developers working with Xiaomi devices.

Comparison of application stop methods

To make it easier for you to choose the right way, we have prepared a comparison table that shows the effectiveness of different methods depending on the situation and the level of access of the user.

As you can see from the table, standard system tools are sufficient for everyday use, but in critical situations where you need to ensure the completion of a kernel or system service process, you can not do without the use of ADB or specialized utilities.

The choice of method depends on your goals: quick memory cleaning or deep elimination of a software error. Regular use of the right methods of managing applications prolongs the life of the battery and keeps the performance of a Redmi or POCO smartphone at a high level.

⚠️ Warning: Excessive use of Memory Cleanup and constant shutdown of applications can, on the contrary, increase battery consumption, as the system will have to restart processes from scratch, which requires more energy than their background storage.

Use a forced stop only when the application is actually behaving incorrectly or interferes with the work of other services.

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