RunInBackgroundSetter Uses Root to Restrict an App’s Background Processes

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We recently detailed a guide on how to prevent an application from running in the background through a hidden ADB command that was added in Android 7.0 Nougat. The method we explained did not require root access, but some wanted a more convenient way of limiting these applications on their rooted smartphone or tablet. Thankfully, XDA Senior Member came to the rescue and, in the span of a few hours, whipped up an application called RunInBackgroundSetter that does just that. You can find the APK download in the forum link below, and the GitHub page for this project is located right here as well.