GamerCore
Android Enthusiast
If you're looking to get the best possible performance out of the Honor 6X, there's one thing you should do above all else: Protect your apps.
By default, the Honor 6X's software (EMUI 4.1) has a feature that quietly kills any and all background apps every time you sleep the display. This may sound like a good idea on the surface, but killing off background apps on your device actually does far more harm than good.
There are the 3 main areas where the user experience is actually hindered -- not improved -- by EMUI 4.1's aggressive method of RAM management:
The good news? EMUI 4.1 provides you with the option to white list specific apps (or all of them), effectively excluding them from this terrible background killing feature. Here's how:
Once you're done, your phone feel more snappy and responsive. This is most noticeable on low and mid range devices where the processor isn't that powerful. Instead of waiting for apps to load, you can return to them instantly. Because they'll be kept open in the background, you can pick up exactly where you left off inside of apps and games, without missing a beat. For me, it greatly increased my enjoyment using the Honor 6X and I know it will for you too.
By default, the Honor 6X's software (EMUI 4.1) has a feature that quietly kills any and all background apps every time you sleep the display. This may sound like a good idea on the surface, but killing off background apps on your device actually does far more harm than good.
There are the 3 main areas where the user experience is actually hindered -- not improved -- by EMUI 4.1's aggressive method of RAM management:
- Performance - Because apps take longer to open from a cold start (instead being kept open in RAM), your device feels slower.
- Battery life - Having to open apps from scratch (as opposed to them being kept open in RAM) puts more strain on the CPU, thus negatively impacting battery life.
- Productivity - Apps killed off prematurely in the background cause you to lose your place inside apps by having to start over. This can be especially problematic while playing games and attempting to multitask, losing your progress in the process.
The good news? EMUI 4.1 provides you with the option to white list specific apps (or all of them), effectively excluding them from this terrible background killing feature. Here's how:
- Open the Settings app
- Scroll down and select Advanced settings
- Tap on Battery manager
- Tap on Protected apps
- Turn ON Protect all
Once you're done, your phone feel more snappy and responsive. This is most noticeable on low and mid range devices where the processor isn't that powerful. Instead of waiting for apps to load, you can return to them instantly. Because they'll be kept open in the background, you can pick up exactly where you left off inside of apps and games, without missing a beat. For me, it greatly increased my enjoyment using the Honor 6X and I know it will for you too.
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