Android user for several years, many versions, now on 13 with a Pixel 5.
I’ve never been able to understand why when switching between apps, sometimes returning to an earlier app causes a full reload of the app - like it forgets where you were, what you were doing, and completely reloads an interface, webpage, or whatever. I get the sense it’s purging every app from RAM as soon as it thinks it can get away with that, and the result is a noticeable time and continuity penalty. What gives?!? Is there a way to fix this behavior?
Edit: It happens with literally every app. System apps like messages or settings, lemmy apps, Reddit apps, Firefox, chrome - it’s fucking annoying.
for me, just uber does this. i assume it’s some sort of crash or bad coding practices, but it barely matters with uber. no other app does it on my phone.
however, maybe long press on the apps icon, go to App Info -> Battery. There should be a switch to allow it to run in background, as well as Optimize Battery Usage -> Select “All” and search for it.
This is a great idea, I’m going to try it
Edit: messages is a system app, battery is set to unrestricted, still reloads with blank screen and big messages icon at the center while it does so.
do you have developer options on? i vaguely remember a setting like “don’t keep activities” (Activities are basically app windows on Android)
I do have developer mode on, but don’t keep activities is off