I've read that Task Manager such as Advanced Task Killer are bad for Android as the app will automatically start back up, so I uninstall the Task Killer and was wondering what's the alternative way?
Leave android do the task killing in its own native way. But u can tweak it further if u want, using auto memory manager or autokiller memory optimizer. Search in market
an0nym0us_ said:
Leave android do the task killing in its own native way. But u can tweak it further if u want, using auto memory manager or autokiller memory optimizer. Search in market
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Auto Memory Manager or AutoKiller Memory Optimizer always run in the background? Also I heard Back Button Killing (Long Press) works, is it correct?
Probably, i cant remember if its one time service or constantly running in background service. U can try both and see what suites u best. The long press back key to kill foreground apps only works in cm or cm based roms
an0nym0us_ said:
Probably, i cant remember if its one time service or constantly running in background service. U can try both and see what suites u best. The long press back key to kill foreground apps only works in cm or cm based roms
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I'm using CyanogenMod 7.2, so Long Press key will work instead of using the apps you suggested me?
Read my previous post again. Long press back key to kill apps in cm is only for FOREGROUND apps, not BACKGROUND apps/process.
Auto Memory Manager or AutoKiller Memory Optimizer are the best ones in the market or is there others?
Try them and decides what best for you yourself. its just few clicks away in the market
an0nym0us_ said:
Try them and decides what best for you yourself. its just few clicks away in the market
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So after using a app, I just press the middle button on the Galaxy Ace and leave it and that's it?
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Can anyone recommend a good task killer? I was using task manager for a while, but was only getting up about 110 of mem on average. The autokill widget is pretty key, any recs?
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Have you tried not using one? There is no need for an auto one and the task manager built into ji6 is good to check for rouge apps.
Yeah, I was using task manager and then tried using the j16 task killer. The j16 manager doesn't have a quick kill button, and as a result doesn't feature ignore/kill lists.
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you do not need to use any task killers with android.
rlxurmnd said:
you do not need to use any task killers with android.
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That's a matter of preference, not fact.
Personally I like to know what is still running in the background and kill it if need be, or just monitor what stays open that I wasn't expecting. Perhaps that's what the OP was looking for as well?
I use 'System Panel' Works well enough for me - provides adequate feedback about your system. You might find it useful as well.
Advanced task killer? The tmo rep that sold the vibrant to me in july was recommending it to everyone. Theres a quick kill widget and an ignore list option, you can even set it to auto kill when the screen goes off.
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WarezAppz said:
That's a matter of preference, not fact.
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Well seeing as Google and every top android developer says not to use task killers, I'd say its fact.
OP do not use a task killer, especially an auto kill one. If you really need a task manager use Watchdog Lite.
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speoples20 said:
Well seeing as Google and every top android developer says not to use task killers, I'd say its fact.
OP do not use a task killer, especially an auto kill one.
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This. And NEVER take a sales person at their word.
Android does not need a task manager. It does not manage programs the same way that windows does. It will automatically kill apps on it's own if it needs to.
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On older "legacy" phones that were fighting for thier share of less then 128mb of RAM I could understand why you would need to free RAM (even though android does it in its own way). On the newer model phones I dont see a need unless you are loading every single screen possible with widgets & have tons of services running in the background.
Between a shortcut to "running services" and the new Task manager, you can see exactly what APPS & SERVICES are still running and which ones are using the CPU.
Simply put.... What app, or appssss for that matter, are you going to load that is going to need all 100+mb of RAM to run????
Have you all not noticed the JI6 task killer shows CPU %... the ONLY thing that matters. I have never seen an app taking up my CPU... that's because android is doing what it's supposed to.
Do NOT use a task killer.
Instead of writing all "Task Killers" off as bad...
You should generally refrain from use of task killers that automatically kill tasks or provide an "End All" functionality. However, I like AppSwipe (from the Market) which is more focused on "Task Switching" than anything else. It can be launched from long pressing the Search key. If you must kill tasks (limited functionality for this is available though the app), only killing the tasks you start (one at a time) is encouraged.
That's my take, anyhow...
^ you suggested something that is already built into our phone. No need for an app.
Couple of things
If you get Watchdog or task manager or alike you will notice that when things are open it provides how much ram is being occupied and how much CPU (usually in %) is being burdened.
So you will notice that Almost all of the programs will be held in TSR (terminate and stay resident) type of stat use, but typically, do not need cpu resources.
So, in other words unless it is using resources like cpu or ram I wouldn't give it a worry
s15274n said:
^ you suggested something that is already built into our phone. No need for an app.
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Yeah, you can get your last 6 opened apps by long pressing the Home key...
Task killers now, are more for saving battery if anything. Apps that are written to stay running in the background are definitely going to kill battery.
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s15274n said:
^ you suggested something that is already built into our phone. No need for an app.
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kuhan said:
Yeah, you can get your last 6 opened apps by long pressing the Home key...
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Seriously? I did no such thing. If you think that just having a limited "recent history" of apps that were running but may not necessarily be currently running at the time of display is the same thing as something like AppSwipe then just ignore my whole previous post. It was meant for those who aren't satisfied by merely long pressing home and want an actual task switcher instead.
ultra spikey said:
Task killers now, are more for saving battery if anything. Apps that are written to stay running in the background are definitely going to kill battery.
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Task Killers drain your battery faster than letting apps run in the background.
speoples20 said:
Task Killers drain your battery faster than letting apps run in the background.
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No it doesn't. Provide some facts to back up that claim please.
speoples20 said:
Task Killers drain your battery faster than letting apps run in the background.
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That's reminds me...ideally if you must use one then at least choose one that can be invoked "on demand" by a hardware button / key when you need it and then ends itself immediately when you're done with it.
What should I prefer: Closing applications completely after use using task manager/back button or is it fine to use the home button and let them run in the background?
searching would have informed you its not good to use task managers/killers
I know, I read that. But I didn't really understand why. I mean an app that runs in the background still uses up ressources, doesn't it?
Lownita said:
I know, I read that. But I didn't really understand why. I mean an app that runs in the background still uses up ressources, doesn't it?
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Depends on the app. If you leave music streaming in the background, yes, it will use some CPU, data, and battery. But if you leave a Notes app open, you only use a bit of RAM. It's okay to have apps sitting dormant in RAM since that's what RAM is for - helps apps open faster.
Like Darkside Agent said, stay away from task killers. Use the back button to close the app and the home button to leave them in the background.
Leave it all running... Plenty of RAM and Android is pretty good at memory management...
On gb 2.3.6. No matter how I quit or clear the memory, the apps will automatically start by themselves without me launching the apps.
Some of the apps, I try to back or find the quit button to exit the app, the app is still shown as running behind the scene.
Besides unibstallibg the app, any way to prevent them from running in the background?
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many apps will run in the background even after you quit, ones that wake the phone i uninstall, theres a program called autorun manager, im not 100% sure it works but i disabled many apps and widgets i dont use and when i boot i dont get alot running and i save more ram and theres less cached programs or programs i use only.
heres a link for info
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/autorun-manager-updated-to-v2-0/
On settings there is developer options. Check the kill app back button. Whenever you need to close the apps, long press the back button.
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jigs0416 said:
On settings there is developer options. Check the kill app back button. Whenever you need to close the apps, long press the back button
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Dude, he's running gb. Also this isn't you're looking for but you can freeze apps with titanium backup. Also with advanced task killer if I remember the name right, you can set autokill for exsample every minute. Also you can update to ics
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Long press back button to kill the current app. Cyanogenmod and MIUI Roms already have it :good:
Unnecessary and battery consuming apps can be killed right away without the trouble of going to the application menu every #@! time...
Can some developer perhaps make this possible for the XPS?
Swipe the app away from the list when you long press home.
its not nessesary if you use the go back button to quit the app and not the homebutton.
and open, but recently not used apps dont needs battery but to close apps all the time if they have boot recivers needs alot of battery
K900 said:
Swipe the app away from the list when you long press home.
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I can't.. you mean the 'recent' list with a max of 8 apps right? i can't swipe at all in that list
edit: I'm on GB by the way but thanks
noob.fl said:
its not nessesary if you use the go back button to quit the app and not the homebutton.
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Ah i thought not all apps close when pressing the back button, but i just tried it again with some apps, but they do close unless they are necessary in the background offcourse but i was more concerned about cached processes, do they use battery or resources (except RAM) can they restart themselfs and maybe for example connect to the internet
K900 said:
Swipe the app away from the list when you long press home.
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I don't know I can do that
thanks
Zeus ROM for Optimus Black have this mod, if you devs want to give a look
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Zeus ROM for Optimus Black have this mod, if you devs want to give a look
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Thanks that ROM uses a modded version of the Xperia S home launcher! :good:
Do you also know about cached processes, (except RAM usage) can they restart themselfs and maybe for example connect to the internet or do something else. Or is it just cached 'frozen' in memory and nothing more, until its needed again on command
Hello, I have Android ICS and when I long press home button I see a task manager (opened apps), but I want to know if when I slide to remove the it will be just removed from list or it will be closed/killed?
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When you slide it closes. If you want to kill (I can't see any reasons) just long press, then go to app info and force close.
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I thought that killing a app I could save battery life.
jjforums said:
I thought that killing a app I could save battery life.
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Killing an app in fact, consumes battery and does not save.
App Killing is actually done to free up RAM, in case if wanted to play some high graphic games.