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Do we need any kind of task manager or killer?

I see that people have those apps running; its in the status bar.. but is recommended? I just want to make the use of the phone to run on its max without performance loss, as we all. But before, in other forums.. Froyo didn't need any of that... ??????
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I use auto memory manager..
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no, they're not needed. the OS will handle that got you and if you do need to kill an app or service, you can do it in Settings > Applications.
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Android is pretty good at battery and performance management so not really.

Ok thanks..i just see pictures of the apps being runand I just wonder if we need it or why people use them.. Or is it just because to make them feel better
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I use a task manager, back in the day with the g1 it really helpped out saving bettery life im not so sure how much extra life I'm going to get with the g2 but we'll see
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I think it is needed seeing as how apps just start and run on their own.

AreOh said:
I think it is needed seeing as how apps just start and run on their own.
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Yeah, just once in a while kill some programs, and you'll be fine.

gaarry said:
Yeah, just once in a while kill some programs, and you'll be fine.
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Sure but you dont need a task killer to do that. Just go to Settings - Running Services and then just touch whatever service you want to kill.
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Just in case you haven't seen this:
As long as you aren't put off by rooting for some reason, the following thread can help you disable all applications of your choosing from booting up (and the settings stay after a reboot). Goodbye Photobucket and Amazon.
Edit: Err, forgot to add: following that, you will rarely ever need to kill any processes, as the unwanted ones should be off anyway.

task killers usually just kill your available resources:
http://lifehacker.com/5650894/andro...ed-what-they-do-and-why-you-shouldnt-use-them

But is it true that in g2 u can not kill ana app like in older version, u have to force stop? I find my self doing that.
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U don't really need a task killer. I don't anymore. I just force stop only the apps that hang or stop responding other than that what's the point of killing an app if its just gonna start back up. 2.2 does a really good job of memory management anyway. If u don't want an app running in the background temp root and uninstall it.
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From what I remember reading, in Froyo their Kill API is handled different in such that the application/service isn't really "killed" it just restarts.
I could be wrong, but my understanding is that memory management and simply just management as a whole is much better in Froyo. I only use a task manager just to see what's running. If something does go haywire or hangs, then I'd step in. Otherwise, I just like the information being displayed; makes me feel like I know what's running back there.

This is from the developer of Mobile Defense:
"Note, we do not recommend installing task killer applications. These type of apps have the ability to kill other running applications with the promise of freeing memory. Not only are these apps unnecessary but they also waste battery and introduce instability by killing necessary processes. Google Android Engineers and leading Android developers are beginning to speak out against task killer apps:
hxxp://geekfor.me/faq/you-shouldnt-be-using-a-task-killer-with-android/
hxxp://droidtalk.net/should-i-install-a-task-managerkiller-on-my-android-device/
hxxp://android-developers.blogspot.com/2010/04/multitasking-android-way.html
And my favorite, with Cyanogen Twitter quotes:
hxxp://androinica.com/2010/05/07/google-and-cyanogen-comments-imply-task-killermanager-apps-are-pointless/
Even the developer of Advance Task Manager admits that it's not needed on new devices!
Arron La, developer of Advance Task Manager, suggests that task killers are more important for legacy devices like the G1 and phones running older versions of Android.
“Task Managers were absolutely needed in the past before the new services UI came out in Android 2.0 or 2.1,” La said in an e-mail. “Task Managers had a niche of allowing users to quickly kill services associated with apps – including all the other stuff as well, such as alarms – but that was the only way to do it before the introduction of the new services UI.”

Task killers only cause problems and eat up your battery.

Taskillers only for Android < 2.1
On Android 2.1 and later there is no need for task killers, the OS handles memory and apps much more efficiently than in older versions of Android.
Task killers were needed for the best performance on Android before 2.1 but overusing them could be detrimental to performance also.
My general rule is no task killers on 2.1 and later versions but sparring use of task killers on anything earlier.

To me taskers kill ur battery because they r always running. I use hot reboot it restarts the phone from bootscreen not from the slash. So it takes me about 14 too 17 secs to restart my phone. Sense i use my phone for almost everything. Rebooting to kill all apps and start from fresh is good for me sense it takes no time to do so.
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[Q] Greenify alternatives

Just rooted my phone & found that Greenify is not compatible with wonder GB 2.3.6
Any recommendation that give similar function as Greenify's?
Or what app should I used to minimize the RAM usage and spare it for better/faster performance?
Thank you for your help!

didn't know this before too...icic

I think you can use something like App Quarantine.
In the greenify thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155737 there is some comparations (alternatives) to greenify. Now something that do exactly what greenify I don't think that exists.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5lbHNkb2VyZmVyLmFuZHJvaWQuYXV0b3N0YXJ0cyJd

[Q] Would Android Tweaker and Greenify conflict with each other?

I'm trying to improve the performance, battery life, and stability of my phone. A few days ago, I found out about Android Tweaker 2. I use the auto tweaker and tasker profile features and am wondering if they would conflict with Greenify if I were to install it.
My auto tweaker is set to balance performance with battery life, and to only use safe tweaks. My tasker profile is set to hard (aggressive RAM management values) with persistence on boot. Note that "tasker profile" here has nothing to do with the Tasker automation app. By "tasker profile," Android Tweaker means multitasking profile.
I have not changed anything in the system tweaker, OTA tweaker, app manager, smart actions, or multitasking sections.
Would this setup conflict with Greenify, or would I probably be okay using both? I'd like to try Greenify so that I can increase my battery life. Thank you.

Well, I went ahead and did it (installed Greenify and set it up) and as far as I can tell my phone is working fine. It's much less laggy, and so far Greenify has cut my battery usage in half. That's with heavy usage too- a lot of screen on time tweaking things.
Between Android Tweaker, Greenify, Nova Launcher (more lightweight than Trebuchet), zipaligned apps, smartassv2, 1.3GHz overclock, some Xposed modules, uninstallation of unused system apps and custom ROM apps, and better use of widgets and quick settings, I think I may have made my phone far less frustrating than it use to be. Time will tell, but I may actually be able to enjoy it now. Maybe I don't need new phone after all.

I wouldn't think so. Greenifys sole purpose is to minimize background data use of apps when in idle. I've ran both exposed and android tweaker 2 which is the new version and didn't see any issues until android tweaker 2 started force closing with certain tweaks but with bit still being in the beta stage that's normal for a few issues. Only issues u may probably have will be in exposed itself cuz the sources have only been tested on 4.2 ROMs even tho they will work on any jellybean ROM. Hope this was of some help to you and if so feel free to hit the thanks button

[Q] Is there an App for T2 Ultra like Task Manager in Windows 7 ?

I am looking for an App for T2 Ultra which functions like Task Manager in Windows 7 and helps you to kill background processes to save memory and battery power. Please help me and advise me on this. Thanks in advance.

I use Greenify to kill or limit unwanted background processes,
with root access (gives more options) & non root has limits, but both works well..
here is a Greenify Tutorial, BE CAREFUL
& for Ram, I use RAM Manger BE CAREFUL

Hey Guys,
Greenify and RAM are good apps but their working method is different.
You can use Smart Booster app - Free
Please active device admin also Settings>Security>Device Admin
Please explore the app and all features....You will feel good.
1. Works well in non-rooted device.
2. Amazing works if device is rooted and with Xposed framework.

better then greenify

Guys as I have used Greenify app for a long time on my rooted phone and I know o havent rooted my op5t knowing Greenify won't work as good as on a rooted phone so I tried a different app named servicely this servicely app has stopped many background processes way better than Greenify without root
Really happy with this service me app without root what it if I root my phone and use full features of services earlier I used to have only 1.5 GB of RAM free on my op 5t 6gb variant but now I have nearly 2 to 2.5 GB free
Long story Short Service Lee is a better app as compared to Greenify

shunil.scorpio01 said:
Guys as I have used Greenify app for a long time on my rooted phone and I know o havent rooted my op5t knowing Greenify won't work as good as on a rooted phone so I tried a different app named servicely this servicely app has stopped many background processes way better than Greenify without root
Really happy with this service me app without root what it if I root my phone and use full features of services earlier I used to have only 1.5 GB of RAM free on my op 5t 6gb variant but now I have nearly 2 to 2.5 GB free
Long story Short Service Lee is a better app as compared to Greenify
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I do not understand how the app could work with your unrooted phone as the developer has clearly stated that "First of all make sure you're ROOTED (it won't work otherwise)." (see the description in Play Store). If you see any imporvements while using the app without root, then it must be placebo. :laugh:

helper85 said:
I do not understand how the app could work with your unrooted phone as the developer has clearly stated that "First of all make sure you're ROOTED (it won't work otherwise)." (see the description in Play Store). If you see any imporvements while using the app without root, then it must be placebo. :laugh:
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My phone is new and on stock trust ..me y would i lie
In Greenify we have to hibernate apps manually as they wake up frequently but in case servicely its not .it keep the background clean see i have an app called. Mochats for. Parrellel apps it used to run like mad on background but now not even single services in background 1000 star's to dev

Servicely has its own thread. Here's the last comment. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76488342&postcount=701
With Oreo, which is quite efficient on its own, apps like Greenify, Force Doze, Servicely, Amplify, and Naptime won't help your battery life much except for taming a rogue app (or two) that's constantly chewing up battery in the background. Ever since Marshmallow with its built-in doze feature, the need for these so-called battery saving apps has dropped significantly with each new android OS. Most, if any "savings" are placebo, and without root, you're dreaming, OP.