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Android Battery Optimization Settings

This article describes how to make sure Freedom has the battery access it needs to work on Android.

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Written by Freedom
Updated over 3 weeks ago

If Freedom’s accessibility permissions stop working frequently or blocking features fail to work correctly, even after following all steps in the Freedom for Android Troubleshooting guide, your device’s battery optimization settings may be interfering.

Android’s advanced battery-saving features are designed to limit background activity to conserve energy. Unfortunately, these settings can unintentionally block Freedom from working properly by revoking its required permissions.


Step 1: Check Basic Battery Optimization Settings

To ensure Freedom has sufficient battery usage permissions:

  • Open the Freedom app.

  • Tap Settings > System Details (under the About header).

  • Check the Battery Optimization status:

    • It should say “Disabled”

    • If it says “Enabled”, tap Fix.

  • You’ll be taken to your device’s battery settings.

  • Change Freedom’s battery optimization setting to Not Optimized or Unrestricted, depending on your device.

Step 2: Adjust Advanced Battery Settings by Device Type

If you're still experiencing issues after updating the basic settings, your device may have more aggressive battery optimization measures.

Visit Don't Kill My App for detailed instructions tailored to your device:

Following the specific instructions for your device should help prevent Freedom’s permissions from being revoked.

Step 3: Check for Battery Optimization or Cleaner Apps

Some third-party apps are designed to optimize battery usage or clean system resources, but they often interfere with apps that require persistent permissions.

If Freedom continues to lose accessibility permissions:

  • Check if you have installed any battery optimization, device cleaner, or RAM booster apps.

  • If found, uninstall or disable them and test whether the issue persists.

Step 4: Try Additional Solutions

If you’ve completed all of the above steps and Freedom is still not functioning correctly, try the following:

Enable Device Administrator Permissions

On some Android devices, force-quitting an app can affect its ability to retain permissions. To help prevent this, enable Device Administrator permissions for Freedom. Learn how in this guide: Installing Freedom on your Android device.

Avoid Battery-Saver Mode

Even if Freedom’s battery optimization is set to “Unrestricted,” Battery Saver mode can override that setting on some devices.

If you notice permissions issues after enabling Battery Saver, try disabling it to see if Freedom’s functionality is restored.


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