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Xiaomi: Turn App Autostart On or Off

If certain apps keep draining battery overnight or notifications arrive late, MIUI's autostart permission might be blocking background services for that app. Autostart controls which apps can load background functions right after you power on your phone, not the app itself. Checking this setting helps you balance battery life against apps that need to stay ready in the background.

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Manage App Autostart Permissions auf Xiaomi

Autostart on Xiaomi phones decides which apps get permission to launch background services the moment you power on the device. The app itself does not open; only its background functions, sync routines, or notification listeners start running.

MIUI restricts autostart by default for most third-party apps to save battery and reduce RAM usage. This can cause delayed notifications, broken alarms, or missing sync updates for apps that rely on background processes to stay active.

To review or change this permission, go to Tap on SettingsTap on AppsTap on PermissionsTap on Autostart. You get a list of installed apps with a toggle next to each one.

Switch the toggle to Allow an app to autostart if you need its background services always ready, for example messaging apps or fitness trackers. Set it to Deny for apps you rarely use to keep battery drain and background data usage low.

Allowing too many apps to autostart increases RAM usage and can shorten battery life between charges. If an app still misses notifications after enabling autostart, check its individual battery saver settings as well, since MIUI applies both restrictions independently.

Frequently asked questions

No. It only stops background services from loading at startup; the app still opens normally when you tap its icon.