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How to automatically start apps on Android startup

Automatically starting your favorite apps when Android starts up is a very useful operation to save time and simplify your daily routine. In this article, we'll show you how to make your favorite apps automatically start when you turn on your Android device.

First of all, it's important to note that this operation can be performed on almost all Android devices, regardless of the manufacturer or operating system version. However, the interface may vary slightly from one device to another.

Also, before proceeding with this operation, make sure you have the necessary permissions to perform this action on your device. If you're not sure which permissions are needed, check your device manual or look for information online.

That said, let's see how to automatically start apps at Android startup.

Method 1: Use system settings

The first method to automatically start apps at Android startup is to use system settings. This method is available on all versions of Android and does not require the installation of any third-party applications.

Step 1: Access system settings

To access system settings, tap the gear icon on the home screen or in the app drawer. Alternatively, you can search for "Settings" using the built-in search function in Android.

Step 2: Select "Applications"

In system settings, scroll down until you find "Applications". Tap this item to access the list of apps installed on your Android device.

Step 3: Select the app to start automatically

From the list of installed apps, select the one you want to automatically start when Android starts up. Tap the app to access its settings.

Step 4: Enable automatic startup

Within the settings of the selected app, look for "Automatic Startup" or "Start at boot". Turn on this option to enable automatic startup of the app when Android starts up.

  • Note: Some versions of Android may use slightly different terminology for this option.

After enabling automatic startup, the app will be started automatically every time you turn on your Android device.

Method 2: Use a third-party app

If you don't want to use the previous method, you can try using a third-party app to start your favorite apps when your Android device starts up.

One of the most popular apps for this purpose is "Autostart - No root", available for free on the Google Play Store. Here's how to use it:

  1. Download and install the "Autostart - No root" app from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open the app and select the apps you want to automatically start when your Android device starts up.
  3. Restart your Android device and the selected apps will automatically start.

Alternatively, if you want more customization options, you can use the "Tasker" app. This paid app allows you to create custom rules for automatically starting your favorite apps based on various triggers, such as Wi-Fi connection or GPS location.

Both "Autostart - No root" and "Tasker" are great options for automatically starting your favorite apps when your Android device starts up without having to root your device.

Method 3: Use Tasker

Tasker is an Android application that allows you to automate various aspects of your device, including automatically starting apps.

How to use Tasker to automatically start apps:

  1. Download and install Tasker from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open Tasker and create a new task.
  3. Select "App" as the action to perform.
  4. In the next screen, select the app you want to automatically start when the device boots up.
  5. Save the task and return to the main screen of Tasker.
  6. Click the "+" button to create a new profile.
  7. Select "Boot" as the context for the profile.
  8. Select "Task" as the action to perform when the device boots up.
  9. Select the task created earlier as the task to perform.
  10. Save the profile and activate it.

Now, every time you turn on your device, Tasker will automatically start the app selected in the task created earlier. Additionally, Tasker offers many other automation options to further customize your use of your Android device.

Final considerations

In this article, we have seen how to automatically start apps when Android starts up. This feature is particularly useful for apps that we use often and want to always have at hand.

However, it is important to remember that automatic app startup can affect device speed and battery life. Therefore, it is advisable to use it only for essential apps and disable it for less important ones.

Also, if you want to disable automatic startup of an app, just follow the same steps described above and deselect the corresponding box.

Finally, keep in mind that the described steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Android used on your device.

  • Remember to use this feature sparingly;
    • If necessary, disable the automatic startup of non-essential apps;
    • Check the version of Android installed on your device before following the steps described.

    We hope this article has been helpful and we invite you to leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions to share with our community.

    Conclusion

    In this article, we have seen how to automatically start apps when Android starts. This feature can be very useful for saving time and always having the most frequently used apps at hand. However, it is important to use it sparingly and disable it for less important apps, in order not to affect the speed of the device and battery life.

    We hope our tips have been helpful and we invite you to continue following our blog to discover other tricks and tips about Android.

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