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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Using Developer Options
• Method 2 of 3: Using Battery Optimization
• Method 3 of 3: Using the autorun manager (on a rooted device)

In this article, we will show you how to disable automatic launch of applications on an Android device.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Using Developer Options

1. 1 Launch the Settings app. Click the icon in the app bar.
2. 2 Scroll down and tap About the phone. You will find this option at the bottom of the menu.
   • On a tablet, this option is called About Tablet.
3. 3 Find the Build Number option. It may be on the current page - if not, the option is in some other menu, such as the Software or Details menu.
4. 4 Tap Build number seven times. The screen displays "You are now a developer." You will be taken to the developer options page.
   • If you went to the settings page, scroll down and under the "System" section click "For Developers".
5. 5 Tap Running applications. A list of applications will open.
6. 6 Tap the app you want to disable autoplay.
7. 7 Click on Stop. The selected application will stop and most likely will no longer start automatically.
   • If this method doesn't work, try another one.

Method 2 of 3: Using Battery Optimization

1. 1 Launch the Settings app. Click the icon in the app bar.
   • Marshmallow or newer Android may have apps that start randomly because battery optimization is disabled. This method will optimize applications so that they do not start automatically.
2. 2 Scroll down and tap Battery. You will find this option under the "Device" section.
3. 3 Tap ⁝. A menu will open.
4. 4 Click on Energy consuming applications. If any applications are displayed, they may be the ones that can start automatically and consume battery power.
   • If the app you are looking for is not on the screen, use another method.
5. 5 Tap the app you want to disable autoplay. A menu will open.
6. 6 Select Stop and press OK. This application will no longer start automatically.

Method 3 of 3: Using the autorun manager (on a rooted device)

1. 1 Enter Startup Manager (Free) in the Play Store search bar. With this free app, you can customize which apps will launch automatically.
2. 2 Click on Startup Manager (Free). This icon looks like a blue clock on a black background.
3. 3 Tap Install. The application will be installed on the device.
4. 4 Run the app and click Allow. This will give the application root access. The screen will display a list of applications that start automatically.
5. 5 Press the blue button next to the application you want to disable. The button will turn gray, which means the application will no longer launch automatically.