Don’t kill my app!
Don't Kill My App raises concerns about Android vendors stopping apps from running.
About Don’t kill my app!
Don’t kill my app! describes how some Android manufacturers limit background apps to save battery life, which can prevent apps from working as expected. It lists ranked vendors with exceptions such as Nexus 6P and Android One models, and points to vendor-specific instructions for fixing the behavior.
The site also links to a DontKillMyApp Benchmark app on Play Store to test individual phones, and to an IssueTracker template developers can use to report device-specific issues to Google.
Key features
- Ranks phone makers by background app handling
- Provides vendor-specific instructions to keep apps running
- Offers benchmark app on Play Store to test phones
- Links IssueTracker template to report device issues to Google
- Notes exceptions such as Nexus 6P and Android One
- Publishes news updates on background-process topics and talks
Best for: Android users whose background apps stop working and developers handling device-specific issues benefit most.
Good for
- Lists many vendors in one place with noted model exceptions
- Addresses both users seeking fixes and developers reporting issues
- Includes a benchmark app to test an individual phone
Don’t kill my app! at a glance
- Website
- dontkillmyapp.com
- Category
- Lifestyle & Hobbies › Shopping & Deals
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Don’t kill my app! FAQ
How can I check if my phone stops background apps?
Use the DontKillMyApp Benchmark app on Play Store to test your phone.
How can developers report device-specific app problems?
Developers can report them directly to Google through the linked IssueTracker template.
How do I stop my apps from being closed in the background?
Follow the vendor-specific fix instructions listed on the site for your phone maker.
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