- Aggressive battery management in One UI often closes processes to save energy.
- There are specific settings in device maintenance and developer options to prioritize apps.
- Official tools such as Good Lock and Memory Guardian allow advanced control of RAM memory.
Have you ever been listening to your favorite playlist or on a call and suddenly, when you open your browser, the sound cuts out without warning? This is a fairly common problem on Samsung phones, as the system decides on its own that some background apps aren't a priority and closes them to extend battery life.
This situation can be a real headache, especially when alarms don't go off or notifications arrive hours late. Basically, Samsung applies very strict power management policies that can even kill essential processes, sacrificing device functionality in favor of battery life.
Quick methods for managing open applications
If you simply want to clear your screen of currently open apps, there's no need to delve into the settings. Just tap the Recents button in your navigation bar, or if you're using gestures, swipe up and hold. From there, you can close each app by swiping it or tap "Close all" to completely clear everything at once.
Why do apps close on their own?
Android manages RAM automatically. When you switch between apps, the first one doesn't close completely; instead, it enters a "sleep" state. However, if the system detects that RAM is saturated or that an app is draining too much battery, it will close it. On Samsung devices, this happens more frequently due to the One UI interface, which is more aggressive than stock Android.
If you notice your phone is running slower than usual or an app is constantly crashing, it might be time to free up some storage space . However, don't obsess over constantly closing everything, as restarting an app from scratch uses more energy than waking it from sleep mode.
Settings according to Android version
Depending on which software version you have installed, the path to solving this varies, although the goal is the same: to tell the system to leave your favorite apps alone.
- Android 14 and 13: The management is more complex. You should focus on the section about Device careby disabling adaptive power saving and checking that your critical apps are not on the sleep mode lists.
- Android 11 and 12: The most effective way is to go to Settings > Applications, choose the specific app, enter Battery and select the option "Not optimizing".
- Android 10 and earlier versions: The "disable unused apps" function is the main culprit. You need to go into device maintenance and manually uncheck the tools you need to keep active.
Advanced settings for demanding users
If the basic options haven't worked, you can try more technical tricks. First, you can lock the app in the multitasking view ; to do this, press and hold the app icon in the recent apps view and select "Lock this app." This prevents the system from closing it to free up RAM.
Another way is to enable Developer Options (by going to Settings > About phone and tapping the Build number seven times). Once there, look for "Running services" to identify which processes are consuming the most resources, or adjust "Background usage checking" to prevent the system from forcibly closing your favorite software.
For those who want total control, Samsung offers the Good Guardians suite . Through the Memory Guardian module and its "fast switch mode," the device will attempt to keep more processes running. Additionally, the Good Lock app features "The long live app," specifically designed to protect critical processes.
Other optimizations and extra tips
If you're a gamer, be careful with Game Booster and Game Launcher , as they can sometimes be overly restrictive and block notifications or close blue light filter apps while you're playing. We recommend going into their settings and disabling these blocking features during gameplay.
To maintain peak performance, remember to delete apps you no longer use and keep your software up to date. You can also use the Device Care Self-Diagnosis to detect any unstable processes that might be causing the system to close other apps for security reasons.
Managing energy on Samsung devices involves balancing efficiency and functionality. From adjusting deep sleep settings in device maintenance to using tools like Good Lock, the key is prioritizing those features that can't be stopped to avoid annoying interruptions to music, calls, or important notifications.
