Select an app you want to stop, then tapForce stop>OK.

This will clear battery or memory issues only until you reboot your phone.

Any apps that launch on startup will restart and could cause the same problems.

Uninstall and Force Stop buttons for an Android app

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If you don’t use the app, this is a good time to just uninstall it.

TapUninstallto remove the app from your gadget.

The app will relaunch when you start your phone.

App, Authenticator app, and Force Stop in Android Settings

you’ve got the option to also restrict background data usage.

From the app’s prefs, go toMobile data usageorMobile datato turn off background data.

Most of the time, it won’t cause battery problems or constrain the phone’s memory.

Settings gear, System, and Developer Options in Android

Each of these could potentially consume resources that use up the battery.

Auditing your installed apps (mentioned above) is good phone hygiene.

There are a few ways to see these background apps.

Running services and device memory highlighted in Android settings

On a Pixel rig, go toSettings>System>Developer options.

On a Galaxy gadget, go toSettings>Developer options.

This is something you have to enable to see.

Battery and Battery Usage highlighted in Android settings

We have a straightforward guide onhow to turn on Android’s developer modeif you need help.

Scroll down a bit and tapRunning services.

This shows the apps that are currently running on your Android and the amount of RAM each is using.

Battery, Battery Saver and Use Battery Saver toggle highlighted in Android settings

To see apps consuming battery power, go toSettings>Battery>Battery usage.

Swipe left or right to find the app you want.

Once you see it, tap it to bring it to the front.