Here are the general steps to turn off battery optimization and allow an app to run in the background for Android versions 10 and higher:
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Open Settings:
Open the Settings app on your Android device. -
Go to Apps:
Scroll down and tap on Apps or Apps & notifications (the exact wording may vary depending on your device). -
Select Your App:
Find and tap on the app you want to allow to run in the background. -
Battery Optimization:
Tap on Battery or Battery optimization. If you don’t see this option, you might need to tap on Advanced first. -
Disable Battery Optimization:
- Tap on Battery optimization again. You may see a list of apps here.
- Tap on the drop-down menu at the top of the screen and select All apps.
- Find and select your app from the list.
- Choose Don’t optimize and then tap Done.
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Allow Background Activity:
- Go back to the previous screen, find the Background restriction option, and make sure it's set to Allowed.
- Alternatively, you might find a Battery usage option where you can ensure that the app is allowed to use battery in the background.
Specific instructions for different phone brands:
Google Pixel:
Settings > Apps & Notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Battery optimization > All apps > Select the app > Don't optimize
Samsung:
Settings > Apps > Tap the three dots in the top right corner > Special access > Optimize battery usage > All apps > Find the app and toggle it off.
OnePlus:
Settings > Battery > Battery optimization > All apps > Find the app > Don't optimize
Motorola:
Settings > Apps & Notifications > Advanced > Special app access > Battery optimization > All apps > Select the app > Don't optimize.