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Android Companion: Battery Optimization

In the Android 11 update, Samsung has introduced a feature that prevents apps from working in the background by default.

In the Android 11 update, Samsung has introduced a feature that prevents apps from working in the background by default. To ensure your apps run smoothly, it’s crucial to exclude them from battery optimization. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy 10 and 20 devices have a 'Sleeping Apps' feature that conserves battery but might affect app functionality. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to optimize your apps for both Android 11 and Samsung Galaxy 10 & 20 devices.

Android 11 Battery Optimization

  1. Go to Settings

  2. Tap Apps
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    Android settings

  3. Tap HomeGauge Companion

  4. Tap Battery
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    Android settings

  5. Tap Battery Optimizations

  6. Tap All Apps
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    HomeGauge Android app settings

  7. Make sure toggle for HomeGauge companion is turned off
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    HomeGauge Android app settings

  8. Press back, HomeGauge should now say Not optimized

Samsung Galaxy 10 & 20 Sleeping Apps

    1. Start Device Care from Settings
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      Android settings

    2. Tap Battery
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      Android settings

    3. Tap the 3-dot menu > Settings
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      Android settings

    4. Disable all toggles (except for Notifications)
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    5. Tap “Sleeping apps”
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      Android settings

    6. Wake up all the apps using the Trash Can icon
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      Android settings

Warning: Make sure Put unused apps to sleep and Auto-disable unused apps is disabled. Otherwise, Samsung will put your apps back to sleep after a few days (3 by default) even if you have woken them up manually!

On some phones, the same lists are placed in Battery > Background usage limits.

  1. Open Battery > Background usage limits
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    Android settings

  2. Check the lists
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    Android settings
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