Samsung phones are smart. They put unused apps to sleep to save battery and boost performance. But this feature can sometimes backfire. Imagine working on something important, only for the app to go to sleep and lose your progress. Frustrating, right? Luckily, you can customize which apps stay awake.
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Steps to Manage Sleeping Apps
- Open Settings on your phone.
- Tap Battery and Device Care (or just Battery on some models).
- Select Background Usage Limits.
- Toggle off Put Unused Apps to Sleep if you want no apps to sleep automatically.
If you want more control:
- Tap Sleeping Apps to see which apps are currently in sleep mode.
- Tap the + icon to add apps you don’t use often.
- To remove an app from the list, tap the three-dot menu, choose Edit Apps, select the app, and tap Remove.
For stricter control:
- Use Deep Sleeping Apps to ensure certain apps never run in the background unless opened manually. Add or remove apps here just like with Sleeping Apps.
- If you have critical apps that must always run, add them to the Never Sleeping Apps list.
Pros and Cons of Sleeping Apps
Benefits
- Saves battery life by limiting background activity.
- Improves device performance by freeing up resources.
Drawbacks
- Delayed notifications from sleeping apps.
- Risk of losing unsaved work if an app is put to sleep unexpectedly.
Tips for Better Management
- Keep essential apps (e.g., messaging or work tools) out of sleeping lists.
- Regularly review which apps are in deep sleep or sleeping mode based on your usage patterns.
Think of it like managing a team—you decide who’s active and who’s on standby based on priorities. Customizing these settings helps balance performance and convenience, making your phone work smarter for you.