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The Android system closes Resprite in the background. How do I stop it?

Some Android vendors aggressively terminate background apps, which can close Resprite and drop unsaved work. To reduce the chance of this happening:

  • Add Resprite to your device’s “protected apps” or “do not optimise” list. The exact steps vary—search for instructions such as “[device brand] prevent background app from being killed.”
  • On Xiaomi devices, open the recent apps view, long-press Resprite, and tap the lock icon to keep it running.

Lock the application in the background

We also recommend enabling Settings ▸ General ▸ Auto Save so the app captures snapshots even if the OS closes it unexpectedly.