At this point in life, smartphones have already become an almost essential tool for our daily tasks, whether from a social, leisure or work point of view. Derived from this intensive use, there are not a few of us who have a large number of applications installed on our device. Applications that, in some cases, are configured to start at startup with consequent loss of speed that this entails. Now, thanks to BootManager, you will be able to choose which applications you want when starting Android.
It is true that the application market for Android offers several possibilities to make the operating system start as short a wait as possible but, this time, we are going to talk about an application that comes with the support of xda-developers. In fact, the creator of BootManager is one of the oldest members of xda that offers us An app to control down to the last detail what will run and what won't, when we turn on our smartphone.. For some ROMs and advanced features, this type of control may require superuser permissions and/or customization frameworks.
Convenient installation and easy use
We can find BootManager not only in the thread of xda-developers about it, but we can also get it from their own website or through Google Play. Once the application is downloaded We will only have to run it and select those applications that we do not want to start at startup of the operating system. Easy Right? On some devices, for the changes to take effect, it may be necessary Reiniciar the terminal.
In the event that we do not download BootManager from Google Play, but if we decide to do it from the repository provided by its developers, the installation of the .apk file will be the same as on other occasions. As always, we recommend the method of sending the .apk by email as an attachment directed to the account we have configured on our smartphone. Once we receive the email on the device, we will only have to run the attached file and the installation will begin - as long as we have the option enabled allow installation of apps from unknown sources –. Remember to check the hash of the file if the developer provides it to verify its integrity.
What Happens at Android Startup: A Quick Start Guide
Understanding the startup process helps you optimize better. Startup is made up of key stages that begin critical components:
- Bootloader: Checks the environment and prepares the hardware. It is responsible for loading what is needed to continue the process.
- Kernel and ramdisk: The linux kernel manages memory, processes, and drivers; the ramdisk includes initial scripts for mounting partitions.
- init: the first user process that mounts / System, /date and launches essential services defined in init.rc files.
- Zygote: preloads libraries and the environment ART to speed up the opening of apps, and creates processes by fork.
- System Server: Starts Java services such as ActivityManager, PackageManager, or WindowManager that orchestrate apps and the interface.
Control which applications are started during these phases, especially after the system loads. System Server, veteran boot times and background consumption.
More ways to customize your boot
Automatic method: apps to change the boot animation
If you want to modify the boot animation Without complicating things, there are utilities that manage animation catalogs and install them with a tap. To touch these system files, you usually need root. After choosing an animation, simply install it and Reiniciar to see it in action.
Manual Method: Replacing bootanimation.zip
You can also do it by hand. With privileges of root and an explorer with elevated permissions, prepares a ZIP called bootanimation.zip and copy it into /system/media (or the equivalent path in your ROM). It is advisable make a copy from the original files (bootanimation.zip and, if it exists, shutanimation.zip) by renaming them with an .ori extension. Adjust permissions based on your ROM if necessary.
Boot Logo and Advanced Methods
On some devices (especially with specific chipsets) it is possible to change the initial static logo (other than bootanimation). There are two common ways:
- Flashing tools for PC: utilities as determined flash tools allow writing only the file logo.bin. It is essential to select only that partition and use the scatter suitable. Before flashing, confirm the file and power cycle following the tool's instructions.
- ADB/Fastboot Commands: with the bootloader unlocked, connect the device, check with
adb devices, restart to bootloaderadb reboot bootloaderand flashes withfastboot flash logo logo.bin. Ends withfastboot reboot. Remember to activate USB debugging and accept the RSA fingerprint.
These processes involve risks: Back up, charge your battery, and make sure you're using files compatible with your model.
Optimize startup: autostart managers
In addition to BootManager, there are utilities to control the autostart and reduce unnecessary loads:
- AutoStarts: Shows which apps react to startup events and allows you to disable them. This is usually required root.
- Startup Cleaner 2.0: Simple startup process management, with the option to uninstall apps that slow down your phone.
- Startup Manager Free: Enables/disables startup items and even adds your own apps to startup. Useful for estimating boot times.
- Autorun manager: Helps to terminate background tasks and disable unwanted startups, with extra features in its advanced version.
If you don't want to install anything additional, from Settings > Storage/Applications You can stop or disable apps you don't need when you turn them on. It's also good practice to check permits and limit apps with automatic startup.
Security, bootloader and good practices
El bootloader Checks the integrity and signature of system partitions. With it locked It ensures that only software verified by the manufacturer boots; with it unlocked you can install ROMs or custom recoveries. Unlocking opens up possibilities, but may involve data erasure and greater risks if you don't act carefully.
Whatever your goal, apply these guidelines: perform backup, respects the policies of SELinux, check file compatibility, and change a single element at a time (logo, boot animation, or autoboots) to isolate problems.
Download BootManager from Google Play
Source: xda-developers.
Mastering what starts up on your phone, how it boots up, and what services run in the background allows you to win performance, save of battery and an experience to your liking without sacrificing stability if you follow the recommendations above.