Brand smartphones Honor known for their optimization and long battery life, however, over time, users may experience system slowdowns or rapid battery drain. Often the reason lies in the incorrect operation of software products that remain running in hidden mode.
Many device owners are wondering how to forcefully terminate a process or completely clear the RAM. In this article, we will analyze in detail all the available methods for managing active tasks on the shell Magic UI and clean Androidinstalled on Honor devices.
Proper resource management allows you not only to speed up the launch of games, but also to extend the battery life. Below are proven methods from simple gestures to deep system settings that will help you control the operation of the gadget.
Basic method through the task manager
The simplest and most obvious method of managing active processes is to use the standard multitasking interface. On smartphones Honor this tool is built directly into the navigation bar or gesture system. To access the list of running apps, you need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold your finger in the center, or press the corresponding navigation button.
The window that opens is a carousel of thumbnails of all recently used utilities. Here you will see both active and frozen processes. To end a specific app, just swipe your finger up or to the side on its card, depending on the firmware version. If your goal is total cleaning, look for the broom icon or button Clean, which is usually located at the bottom of the screen or in the corner of the interface.
However, you should understand that simply swiping does not always guarantee a complete stop of all system services. Some critical processes Android will automatically restart instantly after closing, as they are necessary for the stable operation of the phone. However, for heavy games and multimedia applications, this method is the most effective for freeing up resources quickly.
⚠️ Attention: Do not abuse the “Clear All” function every five minutes. Constantly forcing system processes to stop can lead to increased power consumption, since the processor will have to spend more energy restarting services from scratch.
Before starting a heavy game, use the clear button to free up the maximum amount of RAM and avoid freezes.
Battery settings and autostart applications
More Deep control over background activity is exercised through the power settings section. Shell Magic UI provides a powerful tool for controlling which apps are allowed to run in the background and which should be frozen when the screen is off. This allows you to significantly save battery power without the need to manually close tabs.
To configure, go to the menu Settings → Battery → Launching applications. Here you will see a list of all installed apps with status switches. By default, the system often manages this process automatically, but you can switch a specific application to manual control mode. This will give you the opportunity to individually configure three parameters: Autostart, Indirect launch and Working in the background.
Disabling background work for instant messengers may result in notifications arriving with a delay or not arriving at all. Therefore, setting these parameters should be approached carefully. For games and video hosting, you can safely prohibit background activity, while for mail and social networks it is better to leave automatic control or allow background operation.
☑️ Setting up energy saving
Additionally, in this section you can configure sleep mode for rarely used utilities. The system will automatically “put to sleep” them if you have not opened them for a certain period of time, which prevents the accumulation of “garbage” in the RAM.
Using the Optimization application
Each smartphone Honor has a pre-installed system application called Optimization (or Manager in some regions). This is a comprehensive tool that combines the functions of an antivirus, memory cleaner and system accelerator. Using this application is a recommended way to maintain the health of your device.
When launched, the utility automatically scans your device for temporary files, caches, and inefficient processes. Pressing the button Optimize performs several actions at once: closes background applications, clears the system cache and checks security. This is much more efficient than manually closing each app individually.
The “Autostart” section is also available inside the application, which duplicates the battery settings, but provides more detailed statistics on resource consumption by each process. You can see which app most often wakes up the phone and consumes power in standby mode.
Why does the Optimization application not close everything?
Some system services are protected from forced termination to ensure stable communication and operation of basic phone functions. An attempt to stop them may lead to malfunctions in the communication modules.
Regular use of the built-in optimizer allows you to maintain interface performance at a high level. This is especially true for models with a small amount of RAM, where each megabyte of free space affects the speed of switching between tasks.
Forced stop through settings
Sometimes situations arise when a particular application freezes, consumes an abnormally large amount of resources, or does not close using standard methods. In such cases, the forced stop function, available in the deep system settings, comes to the rescue. This method allows you to completely kill the application process, resetting its state to its original state.
To use this function, open Settings → Applications → Applications. Find the problematic app in the list and click on it. In the application information menu that opens, you will find a button Stop (or Force stop). Pressing this button will immediately end all processes associated with this software.
After such a stop, the application will not be able to start again until you open it yourself icon on the desktop. This is a great way to deal with “buggy” apps that cause the device to overheat or quickly drain the battery. However, using this method for system components Android is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.
| Stop method | Efficiency | Impact on notifications | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiping from the task menu | Low | No (notifications arrive) | Minimal |
| Clear all button | Medium | Possible delays | Minimum |
| Prohibition of work in the background | High | Notifications are blocked | Medium |
| Forced stop | Maximum | Full blocking | High |
It is important to note that after a forced stop, some applications may require re-authorization or reset their temporary settings. Consider this factor before applying drastic measures to important working tools.
Developer mode and limiting processes
For advanced users who want to gain maximum control over the operation of the operating system Android, there is a menu for developers. The hidden section allows you to globally limit the number of background processes, which can radically change the behavior of the system when there is a lack of memory.
To activate this menu, you need to go to Settings → About phone and quickly click on the item seven times Build number. After a message appears stating that you have become a developer, a new section will appear in the main settings menu For developers. Inside it you need to find the item “Background process limit”.
By default, the value is “Standard limit”, but you can change it to “No background processes” or limit the number of processes to a specific number (for example, no more than 2). This will force the system to aggressively close any applications as soon as you switch to another window.
⚠️ Warning: Setting a hard limit on background processes can lead to unstable operation of instant messengers, loss of data in unfinished tasks and constant restarts of system services. Use this setting only for testing or on very old devices.
Also available in this section is the “Don't save activities” feature, which destroys application activity immediately after the user leaves it. This is a radical measure that turns the smartphone into a single-threaded device, but guarantees maximum performance of the currently open application.
Developer mode gives maximum control, but requires caution: incorrect settings can make the phone unsuitable for everyday use.
Automation and third-party solutions
If Built-in tools are not enough; you can resort to third-party utilities or built-in automation scripts. Modern versions Magic UI support the creation of scripts that can automatically close applications when certain conditions occur, for example, when the screen is locked or connected to a charger.
There are many cleaning applications in Google Playthat promise to speed up work in one click. However, experts recommend treating such software with caution. Often, such apps themselves consume a significant amount of resources and display intrusive advertising, negating the benefits of their use.
The most effective third-party solution is to use launchers with built-in memory management functions or widgets that allow you to close selected apps directly from the desktop without going to the multitasking menu. This speeds up the process of servicing the device several times.
Remember that modern architecture Android designed to effectively manage memory independently. Empty RAM is not always a good thing, as the system caches frequently used applications to launch them instantly. The intervention must be targeted and justified.
Why do applications start again after closing?
Many applications use special services and push notification mechanisms that have priority in the system. Even after a forced stop, the receipt of a new message or a system trigger can trigger the process to start again. This is normal behavior for instant messengers and social networks.
Does closing applications affect battery life?
Paradoxically, frequently manually closing applications can increase battery consumption. When restarted, the processor load is higher than when the application is running in a frozen background state. You should close only those apps that actually heat up the phone or work incorrectly.
How to close all applications on Honor with one button?
Use the “Optimization” widget on the desktop or the “Clean” button (broom icon) in the running tasks menu. You can also configure the power button or fingerprint gesture to start clearing memory in special interface settings.
Is it possible to completely prohibit autostart on Honor?
It is impossible to completely prohibit autostart of all system components without obtaining root access, which will void your warranty. However, through the battery settings, you can manually disable autostart for the vast majority of user applications.