Apps Not Running in the Background on Android? Here’s How to Fix It

Every so often, some of you contact our support team because 4K Video Downloader for Android is not running in the background when you minimise the application window or exit the app. This happens owing to the Android smartphone settings, or more specifically when the default battery optimisation is on. Apps that continuously run in the background can drain the battery quickly, so Android tries to strike a balance between functionality and battery preservation.

Android uses a priority system to manage background tasks. Apps that provide critical functions like messaging, alarms, or location tracking may be allowed to run in the background more freely than non-essential apps. This prioritisation helps ensure that important background tasks can continue to operate.

In this article, we’ll show you how to turn off the settings that block the background run of Android apps, the Android version of 4K Video Downloader included.

How to Fix Apps Not Running in the Background on Android: Tips

By default, Android allows apps to run in the background, but the operating system also implements certain restrictions and optimisations to manage battery life and device performance.

However, there are some ways you can influence how apps run in the background on your Android device:

Disable Battery Optimization

Follow the instructions below and scroll to find your device to turn off battery optimization for your specific Android device version.

Android 13 Battery Optimization Settings

Samsung

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata Mobile.
3. Ensure Remove permissions if app is unused is disabled. Toggle it off if needed.
4. Tap Battery, then select Unrestricted.
5. Go back to Settings. Tap Battery and Device care.
6. Select Auto-optimization and disable Restart when needed.
7. Tap Battery, then Background usage limits.
8. Ensure Put unused apps to sleep is disabled. Toggle it off if needed.
9. Return to Settings. Tap Battery and Device care.
10. Tap Battery, then More battery settings. Ensure Adaptive battery is off.

Google

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Tap App Battery Usage and select Unrestricted.

Android 12 Battery Optimization Settings

Samsung

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Ensure Remove permissions if app is unused is disabled. Toggle it off if needed.
4. Tap Battery, then select Unrestricted.
5. Return to Settings. Tap Battery and Device care.
6. Tap Battery, then Background usage limits.
7. Ensure Put unused apps to sleep is disabled. Toggle it off if needed.
8. Return to Settings. Tap Battery and Device care.
9. Tap the three-dot menu icon, then tap Automation.
10. Disable Auto-optimize daily and Adaptive power saving.

LG V60 ThinQ 5G

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar.
2. Tap the Settings icon.
3. Scroll to Battery and tap it.
4. Tap Battery Saver, then tap Off.

Google Pixel

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Tap Battery and select Unrestricted.

OnePlus

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Tap Battery Usage.
4. Ensure the following are enabled:
   • Allow foreground activity
   • Allow background activity
   • Allow auto-launch
5. Restart your phone to apply changes.

Oppo

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Tap Battery and select Unrestricted.

Nokia

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Tap Battery and select Unrestricted.
4. Open Settings and Tap Battery.
5. Ensure Battery Saver and Super Battery Saver are off.

Android 11 Battery Optimization Settings

Samsung

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apps, then select Cardata.
3. Tap Battery, then Optimize Battery Usage.
4. From the drop-down filter, select All apps.
5. Ensure Cardata is switched off.
6. Return to Settings. Tap Battery and Device care.
7. Tap the three-dot menu icon, then tap Automation.
8. Disable Auto-optimize daily.

Google Pixel

1. Open Settings and Tap Battery.
2. Tap the three-dot menu icon, then tap Battery Optimization.
3. Select Cardata and ensure it is set to Not optimized.
4. Open Settings. Tap Apps & Notifications.
5. Tap Advanced, then Special app access.
6. Tap Battery optimization and ensure Cardata is set to Not optimized.
7. Return to Settings and Tap Battery.
8. Tap Adaptive battery and disable it.
9. Open Settings and Tap Battery.
10. Tap the three-dot menu icon, then tap Battery Usage.
11. Under Battery usage since full charge, tap More (...) to view all apps.
12. Select Show full device usage.
13. Tap Cardata and disable Background restriction if enabled.

OnePlus

1. Open Settings and tap Battery, then Battery Optimization.
2. From the drop-down filter, select All apps.
3. Locate and tap Cardata, then select Don’t Optimize.
4. Open Settings. Tap Apps & Notifications.
5. Tap Special app access and select Cardata.
6. Turn Battery optimization off.
7. Open Settings. Search for Battery and tap it, then Battery optimization.
8. Tap the three-dot menu icon, then tap Advanced Optimization.
9. Disable Deep optimization (or Adaptive battery) and Sleep standby optimization.

Oppo

1. Open Settings and Tap Battery.
2. Ensure Power saving mode and Super power saving mode are disabled.
3. Tap More battery settings and Optimize Battery Usage.
4. Locate and tap Cardata, then select Don’t optimize.
5. Open Settings and tap App Management.
6. Tap Auto-launch apps and enable allow auto-launch in the background for Cardata.

Android 10 Battery Optimization Settings

Samsung

1. Open Settings. Tap Device care, then Battery.
2. Tap Battery usage and select Cardata.
3. Ensure Put app to sleep is disabled.
4. Open Settings. Tap Apps, then Cardata.
5. Tap Optimize Battery Usage.
6. From the drop-down filter, select All apps.
7. Ensure Cardata is switched off.

Google Pixel

1. Open Settings. Tap Apps & Notifications.
2. Select Advanced.
3. Tap Special app access, then Battery optimization.
4. From the drop-down filter, select All apps.
5. Tap Cardata, then Don’t optimize. Tap Done.

Huawei

1. Open Settings. Search Battery optimization and tap it.
2. From the drop-down filter, select All apps.
3. Locate and tap Cardata. Ensure Don’t Allow is selected.
4. Open Settings. Tap Battery.
5. Ensure Performance mode, Power saving mode, and Ultra power saving mode are off.
6. Open Settings. Tap Battery, then App start (or App launch) and select Cardata.
7. Remove Cardata from Manage Automatically.
8. Ensure Auto launch, Secondary launch, and Run in background are enabled.

Nokia

1. Open Settings. Tap App & notifications, then Cardata.
2. Tap Battery, then Battery optimization.
3. From the drop-down filter, select All apps.
4. Locate and select Cardata.
5. Tap Don’t Optimize, then Done.

LG V60 ThinQ 5G

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar. Tap the Settings icon.
2. Scroll to Battery and tap it.
3. Tap Battery Saver, then tap Off.

Set Background Process Limit

This feature limits the amount of processes that run in the background. We have to do exactly the opposite — lift this limit.

Important note: Developer options are for development and testing purposes. Any changes may lead to changes in phone performance and stability.

1. Go to Settings → Developer options.
2. Tap Advanced → Background process limit.
3. Disable the background process limit (you can find it near the end of the list). If you don’t have the option to disable it on your smartphone, choose Standard or the biggest limit set in the settings.

However, we recommend using the battery optimization ways.

More Tips to Make the Apps Run in the Background on Android

• The reason 4K Video Downloader isn’t running in the background could be that you have too many applications running at the same time. Shut down applications you aren't using.
• Another reason could be your RAM. Uninstall some unnecessary applications, and you should be fine.
• Update the application that keeps stopping. Update your Android version, too.
• Disable power saving mode.
• Lock the app you need. The steps are different depending on your Android device.

Here you have it — 4K Video Downloader for Android runs in the background smoothly and perfectly.