How to Close an Application on Xiaomi Redmi: All Ways (including Forced Termination)

Completing applications on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that every user faces. But not everyone knows that simply swiping a card out of multitasking does not always mean completely shutting down the program. Depending on the version of MIUI (14 or 15), the device model (Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10C, POCO X5, etc.) and the type of application (system or third-party) the process may be different. Moreover, some applications (for example, messengers or Google services) are specifically optimized for working in the background and can be automatically restarted.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to close applications – from basic to forced, including hidden functions MIUI. You will learn how to completely stop background activity, why some programs "don't want" to close, and what to do if the application freezes and does not respond to standard methods. 3/4 GB of RAM, where incorrect closure of applications can lead to a slowdown of the system.

1. Standard Closing Through Multitasking

The most obvious and quick way is to use the recent app bar. On all Xiaomi Redmi (including Redmi Note 11, Redmi A2, etc.), the algorithm is the same, but there are nuances for different versions of MIUI:

On devices with MIUI 14/15, the multitasking bar opens with a swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen with a delay in the middle. On older versions (before MIUI 12.5), one swipe was enough.

• 📱 Find the card of the desired application (scroll left / right).
• 👆 Blow it up, it's the standard closing.
• 🔄 For mass closing, click on the "Close All" icon (cross or basket in the lower right corner).
• ⚡ On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) hold the card 1-2 seconds to appear the option "Access" or "Application Information".

Important: this method does not guarantee complete completion of the process. Many applications (especially system) continue to run in the background. To check this, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application Name] → Memory Use.

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If the application appears again in multitasking after swiping, it's protected by the system. №3 or №4 of this article.

2.Closure via the "Recent" menu with retention

Not many people know that MIUI has a hidden option to force you to close right from the multitasking bar, which works on all Redmi models, including budget models (Redmi 8A, Redmi 9C):

1. Open the recent app bar (swipe up with a delay).
2. Find the card of the desired application and hold it for 2-3 seconds.
3. In the menu that appears, select "📛 Information on the annex".
4. Press "🛑 Forced stop" (or "stop" if the inscription is in English).

This method is guaranteed to close all application processes, but has limitations:

• ❌ Does not work for system services (e.g. com.miui.home – launcher).
• ❌ After a reboot, some apps (such as Facebook or TikTok) can automatically start again.
• ✅ Effective for heavy games (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile) that continue to consume resources even after swiping.

3. Disabling Autostart and Background Activity

Many apps on Xiaomi Redmi automatically restart after closing due to autostart settings and background activity. To permanently stop the app from running in the background, follow the following steps:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management and select the desired application.

• 🚫 Turn off Auto Start (this will prevent startup when the phone is turned on).
• 🔄 In the Battery section, select "Limit background activity".
• 📵 In the Notifications section, turn off all alerts (this will reduce the likelihood of the process waking up).
• 🗑️ Click on “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data” (Warning: This will delete all application settings!).

For maximum effect, it is also recommended:

1. To prohibit the application from accessing the Internet in the background (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Transfer of data → Background data transmission).
2. Add the application to the "List of prohibited" in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode → Application configuration.

⚠️ Warning: Disable autorun for system applications (e.g., com.xiaomi.mipicks or com.miui.weather2) It can lead to disruptions in work. MIUI. Before changes, back up your Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

4. Closing through Developer Mode (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use the developer mode tools, which are suitable for forcing all application processes to end, including hidden services.

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the "MIUI version" option and the notification "You became a developer!" will appear.
3. Go back to the basic settings and open a new section for developers.

Now, do the following:

• 🔧 Find the “Don’t keep activities” option and turn it on, which will automatically shut down applications when they leave.
• 🛠️ In the "Background Process Limits" section, set a limitation (e.g., "Without Background Processes").
• 📊 Turn on "Debugging by" USB" Connect your phone to your PC for use ADB (method №5).

Warning: Turning on the Do Not Save Action option can disrupt multitasking, for example, when switching between Telegram and your browser, apps will be completely rebooted. Use this method only for testing!

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5. Forced closure via ADB (for suspended applications)

If the app is completely frozen and does not respond to swipes or buttons, the only reliable way is to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to a computer, but is guaranteed to work even with system processes.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on “USB debugging” in the developer settings on your phone.
3. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) in the folder with adb.exe.
5. Enter the command to get a list of packages: adb shell pm list packages
6. Find the name of the package of the desired application (for example, com.facebook.katana for Facebook).
7. Perform a forced stop: adb shell am force-stop com.facebook.katana

To completely remove the cache and application data, use:

adb shell pm clear com.facebook.katana

⚠️ Note: Pm clear and force-stop commands for system applications (e.g. com.android.settings) can cause your phone to fail!

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ADB — the only way to close applications with administrator rights (for example, antivirus or VPN-Customers who block standard methods.

Alternative methods: Reboot and Safe Mode

If none of the above methods worked, radical measures remain, suitable for cases where the application completely blocks the system (for example, after a failed update or malware installation).

Method 1: Restarting in Safe Mode

• 🔄 Press the power button before the turn off menu appears.
• 🛡️ Hold your finger on the “Switch off” option – you will be prompted to switch to safe mode.
• 📱 In Safe Mode, all third-party applications will be disabled. Remove the problem software through Settings → Annexes.

Method 2: Hard reboot

• 🔋 If the phone is completely frozen, press the power button. + volume up 10-15 seconds.
• 🔄 After restart, check the system. If the problem repeats, reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Backup and reset).

For MediaTek devices (e.g. Redmi 10A, Redmi 9T), a hard reboot may require a different button combination.

FAQ: Frequent questions about closing apps on Xiaomi Redmi