Hibernate
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About Hibernate
Hibernate is a small utility which allows you to hibernate selected background processes. It "kills" them by means of "killBackgroundProcesses" used internally by Android to free up resources. This method differs from killing applications in the system list of running processes in the way, that it allows applications to save their state before exit, so when you return to the hibernated process back, it will be restored to its previous state.
The utility can be usefull for developers who need to test how their applications behave while being unloaded and re-loaded by the system, as well as for other users searching for a way of system optimization on-the-fly.
THIS IS NOT A TASK KILLER. The app does actually freeze selected tasks, unloading them from operating memory and preventing further CPU usage, BUT the tasks remain in the system list of "running" tasks. According to Android documentation (citation): "Note that "running" does not mean any of the task's code is currently loaded or activity -- the task may have been frozen by the system, so that it can be restarted in its previous state when next brought to the foreground." And this is the Hibernate who instructs the system to freeze selected tasks. Please, note that you may see the button "Force stop" still enabled in the "App info" system dialog for hibernated tasks. This is because they are frozen, not removed. Unlike to the hibernation, the "stopping" does forcedly and completely destroy the app. This makes a big difference.
The app DOES NOT REQUIRE rooting you device. It is designed to work without SuperUser privileges.
The app supports a service mode allowing for automatic background hibernating of specified processes. Attention: use the service mode with a caution. If some of hibernated processes are recreated constantly by themselves, the service may exhaust the battery.
The service is configured in the settings dialog. Among other things you can enable or disable service notifications about varios events.
Use the Status dialog to edit the list of currently hibernated processes.
More details on the site. FAQ is also available at http://wifiline.blogspot.com/p/hibernate-faq.html.
If you think you found a bug, please contact me via e-mail and provide as many details as possible. There exist too many different devices and Android flavours, so I can't test the app on all of them. We could try to solve your specific problems together, instead of dumb downvoting of the app.
WARNING! It is strongly recommended to not hibernate apps which are installed as widgets on your launcher or lock screen.
WARNING! On Android 5+ active tasks can not be monitored anymore by system design. As a workaround, Hibernate does now provide a special accessibility service, which must be enabled manually by user in the system Accessibility settings. Without this hibernation service will not function properly on Android 5+.
ATTENTION!!! Since some latest Android 5.1.1 builds (around LMY48I, august 2015) Google completely broke the functionality of Hibernate. They left no ways to get information about processes (IDs, priorities, etc.) through public APIs. I made a workaround with a limited functionality (for example, process priorities, services and dependencies are not listed anymore) and resource consumption may increase. This is not my fault. Please downvote Google itself. Alternatives are: not to upgrade to the latest Android versions or root your device.
ATTENTION! THE APPLICATION WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN ANDROID 7+. GOOGLE INTENTIONALLY BROKE ALL METHODS OF PROCESS LISTING. YOU MAY FIND DETAILS HERE - https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=205565
The utility can be usefull for developers who need to test how their applications behave while being unloaded and re-loaded by the system, as well as for other users searching for a way of system optimization on-the-fly.
THIS IS NOT A TASK KILLER. The app does actually freeze selected tasks, unloading them from operating memory and preventing further CPU usage, BUT the tasks remain in the system list of "running" tasks. According to Android documentation (citation): "Note that "running" does not mean any of the task's code is currently loaded or activity -- the task may have been frozen by the system, so that it can be restarted in its previous state when next brought to the foreground." And this is the Hibernate who instructs the system to freeze selected tasks. Please, note that you may see the button "Force stop" still enabled in the "App info" system dialog for hibernated tasks. This is because they are frozen, not removed. Unlike to the hibernation, the "stopping" does forcedly and completely destroy the app. This makes a big difference.
The app DOES NOT REQUIRE rooting you device. It is designed to work without SuperUser privileges.
The app supports a service mode allowing for automatic background hibernating of specified processes. Attention: use the service mode with a caution. If some of hibernated processes are recreated constantly by themselves, the service may exhaust the battery.
The service is configured in the settings dialog. Among other things you can enable or disable service notifications about varios events.
Use the Status dialog to edit the list of currently hibernated processes.
More details on the site. FAQ is also available at http://wifiline.blogspot.com/p/hibernate-faq.html.
If you think you found a bug, please contact me via e-mail and provide as many details as possible. There exist too many different devices and Android flavours, so I can't test the app on all of them. We could try to solve your specific problems together, instead of dumb downvoting of the app.
WARNING! It is strongly recommended to not hibernate apps which are installed as widgets on your launcher or lock screen.
WARNING! On Android 5+ active tasks can not be monitored anymore by system design. As a workaround, Hibernate does now provide a special accessibility service, which must be enabled manually by user in the system Accessibility settings. Without this hibernation service will not function properly on Android 5+.
ATTENTION!!! Since some latest Android 5.1.1 builds (around LMY48I, august 2015) Google completely broke the functionality of Hibernate. They left no ways to get information about processes (IDs, priorities, etc.) through public APIs. I made a workaround with a limited functionality (for example, process priorities, services and dependencies are not listed anymore) and resource consumption may increase. This is not my fault. Please downvote Google itself. Alternatives are: not to upgrade to the latest Android versions or root your device.
ATTENTION! THE APPLICATION WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN ANDROID 7+. GOOGLE INTENTIONALLY BROKE ALL METHODS OF PROCESS LISTING. YOU MAY FIND DETAILS HERE - https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=205565
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Fixed a problem on Android 5+: packages with subprocesses were skipped during listing.
On Android 5+, do not forget to re-enable the Hibernate's accessibility service.
Fixed a problem on Android 5+: packages with subprocesses were skipped during listing.
On Android 5+, do not forget to re-enable the Hibernate's accessibility service.
Version update Hibernate was updated to version 1.33
More downloads Hibernate reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Version update Hibernate was updated to version 1.29
Version update Hibernate was updated to version 1.24
What are users saying about Hibernate
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On Nougat 7.1.1 Resurrection Remix everything is always empty, there is nothing showing up. Accessibility service is enabled. This used to work better on older Android versions, but apps would often exit hibernation. Also, consider the possibility of requesting root on devices where root is detected, this would extend this app's capabilities.
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It needs at least a basic instruction guide. This is not intuitive. I cannot find the apps I hibernated, cannot figure out how to unhibernate any of them. And what is the point of showing a list of hibernatable apps and a list of all apps with checkboxes? That just confuses me. Instructions would demystify that. This may be a really great app, according to other users, but I'm uninstalling it for something more straighforward. Sorry :(
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Excellent App in so small size you really did a wonderful work. I can understand it is hard work and only few ppl can understand. I suggests plz add a small wiget to show the status like no. Of app hibernate and how may mor can hibernate by touch that wiget. Thankyou for a really great app
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Simply the best working hibernate app. Old rev part: "Only prob I have with it is that my battery drains pretty fast and it is even getting pretty warm." New added review: Hibernate settings period set to 10, attempts to 3 as said in the great FAQ. I told Stan (by email) the prob was/is GooglePlay aggressively insisting to restart not going on insistent list too so removed it from hibernate list (as Stan advised too) and heat/drain prob is gone now. Partly old rev part: Using the video above + the FAQ helps great in setting it up!!. Great job Stan & good to see a REALLY involved Dev!!! (My info: Using it on old GT-S5310 Pocket Neo 850Mhz, with only 512Mb ram/2Gb storage, 4.1.2 Jelly). 5 is max but would rate it 10 too.
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Much more effective than the vast majority of similar apps, including Greenify, even works without root. User interface could be more intuitive though. Using Samsung Galaxy S4 gt-i9506 running Jelly Bean 4.3.
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Virus ,yes u am sure my device was not having virus.because it was a new mobile .I used google ply store fake
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Yup.. it's settled. Love this app.. thank you Stan Korotky.
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THE REAL THING! BEST ON PLAY STORE!
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Does what it says. I have had quite a noticeable improvement in performance on my crappy android 4.4 device.
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It it looked good but I didn't have no luck on my phone with it
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I am downloading due to the developers quick responses and devotion. I hope I have chosen wisely.
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My Greenify replacement
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But this app is also running in processing.
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masha-Allah very nice app
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i know this works because i can see it in my fast reboot, appcloser, and watchdog lists. but what is the point of hibernating tasks that are "persistant" restarters if they won't stay hibernated? specifically, all the background google crap and their apps that i NEVER use which is what is draining my battery. i had a slight increase in battery time that is probably due to this app but that's the only benefit i can see.
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Excellent app, thanks for your free contribution, Stan! Just a pity that this phone I have is run by google crap and bloatware which cant be removed. I dont think a t mobile galaxy S can be rooted. Nevertheless, thanks again for this trusty app!
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it would be better to have an option or setting to automatically remove apps from the hibernation list if they are persistent. Another thing you might want to consider is to have an option or setting to automatically add newly installed apps to the hibernation apps. But still, im giving this app 5 stars because it does what it says and provides a solution that no other app i came across does. Thanks dev!
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But I think maximum of ten seconds between service scans is maybe too aggressive and might cause battery drain.
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Blah blah blah blah i don't fcking care about icon or is it slow it works really well and i like the way it is it save me hours of battery life better than GREENIFY AND SHUTAPP thank yu for making this app
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Great app But I have some suggestions : 1- Please the app icon 2- add Ram usage in the app monitor in the app 3- add option for automatic hibernation when screen goes off so when I want to hibernate all apps that I have chosen I will have to onloy turn screen off and on 4- add widget that I can press to hibernate all my hibernation list apps
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Thanks. i have also used "Hibernate Manager" and "Screen Filter" and "Greenify" on same device & os. Together, hibernation of apps & services, did work, and battery power usage rate reduces.
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Much more effective than the vast majority of similar apps, including Greenify, even works without root. User interface could be more intuitive though. Using Samsung Galaxy S4 gt-i9506 running Jelly Bean 4.3.
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I love this app. It works as described. I am using an android samsung duos. Best of all it's free and no ads. Thanks Dev!
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The logo of this app is not good please change this
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Virus ,yes u am sure my device was not having virus.because it was a new mobile .I used google ply store
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It's truly amazing and the logo isn't that bad but I insist changing it because of other customers' opinion.
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how can i open the force close automation.. for padfone s Android 4.4 ? and i also cant enable the notification
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Does not do what it says can't even stop a built in app
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It not work automatically hibernation in marshmallow
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Please fix
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GOD JESUS SAVIOR IS GOOD !!!
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Does it support for none root phone?
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My Greenify replacement
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Must have app
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Effective to save battery.
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Nice but please change the icon....seems like of 90's
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very useful and safe tiny
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Good setting choice.
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Hot phone
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Great