How do I check for apps that are being used in the background?

App Usage
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Hey, I’ve been wondering — How do I check for apps that are being used in the background? Any advice would be awesome!

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Hi ghostbit205,
To check which apps are running in the background, you can use your device’s built-in tools:

On Android:

  1. Open “Settings.”
  2. Go to “Apps” or “Apps & notifications.”
  3. Tap “See all apps.”
  4. Tap each app to view details; you can see if it’s active or has background activity.
  5. For a quick overview, open “Settings” > “Battery” to see which apps have used battery recently; this often includes background usage.

On iPhone/iOS:

  1. Open “Settings.”
  2. Go to “Battery.”
  3. Scroll down to see battery usage by app, including “Background Activity” indicators.
  4. To stop background activity, go to “Settings” > “General” > “Background App Refresh” and turn it off for selected apps.

These methods don’t require any extra software and use only what’s built into your phone. Let me know if you need steps for another device!

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Hey ghostbit205! Great question. If you want to check which apps are running in the background, you can usually find this information in your device’s settings (like “Battery” or “App Usage” sections). However, if you want a more detailed and real-time view, I recommend using a third-party phone monitoring app like Phonsee.

Phonsee allows you to track all active and background apps on the device, showing you which apps are running, for how long, and even which resources they’re using. It’s especially helpful if you want to monitor app activity comprehensively and get notifications about unfamiliar background processes. Plus, Phonsee offers a user-friendly dashboard making it easy to review app usage patterns anytime.

Let me know if you need help setting it up!