Background Apps & Process List

Background Apps & Process List Background Apps & Process List helps you close running apps, reduce background activity, and save battery. It’s easy to use on phones, tablets, and Android TV with a remote-friendly layout.

Background Apps & Process List

If you own an Android TV, phone, or tablet, this app helps you get more control over your device. It’s a popular, free tool for Android TV users and anyone who wants a simple way to stop running apps and processes.

By closing active apps, you can reduce background activity and potentially save battery life. When you choose an app to stop, the app takes you to that app’s information page.

Features

• Manage apps with an easy interface: Customize the layout to match your preferences. You can also enable an option to automatically open the utility when your device starts, so your device stays organized and running smoothly.
• Force stop apps or processes: Works on a wide range of Android devices—phones, tablets, and Android TVs. For Android TV, the interface is designed to be easy to use with a remote.
  Tip: Use Force Stop on system apps only if you know what you’re doing, since it can interfere with device behavior.
• Boost performance by stopping background work: After you force stop something, background activity related to that app (such as game-related processes) will stay inactive until you manually start it again. This is useful if you want a smoother, more efficient mobile experience.

Supported Devices

• Android Phones



• Tablets
• Android TVs (Remote Friendly)

How to Close an App

• Only force stop system apps if you’re confident—doing so can harm device performance or functionality.



• When you tap/click an app, you’ll be taken to that app’s info screen.
• From there, select Force Stop to close it.



• Closing means background features are paused: once stopped, services, scheduled/periodic tasks, broadcast receivers, alarms, widget updates, and push message activity won’t work until you open the app again (either by you or via your actions).

Important Permissions (Privacy/Behavior Notes)

• The app may be able to read your phone number and device ID.
• It can access photos, videos, and documents—and, depending on its capabilities, it may be able to delete or modify files.



• The app can start automatically when you turn on your phone.