HyperOS how to prevent apps autostarting or running in the background

Xiaomi's HyperOS is an evolution of its MIUI skin which boasts of new animations, smoother UI, AI features and more.

One of the issues facing HyperOS is less than optimal battery life and one of the reason is app running in the background. If you are facing the same issue below will give steps to prevent the same,

Disable Background autostart

Step 1: Go to apps in the settings

Step 2: Select manage apps

Step 3: Select background auto start option

Step 4: Unselect the apps you don't want to auto start

Restrict Background Activity

Step 1: Follow the steps 1 and 2 of the previous method

Step 2: Select the app you want to prevent from running in the background and choose battery saver

Step 3: Choose the Restrict background activity option

Extra:Reduce Backrgound Process Limit

This method you can use if the above methods fails to increase battery or prevent apps from running in the background. HyperOS is not as agressive in killing background apps.

Step 1: For this option first you need to enable developer options. You can read the steps here HyperOS how to enable developer options

Step 2: After enabling developer options go to settings and choose additional settings