Backgrounder and Disable Multitasking app...will you??

[355922]

Yes, in fact, with Backgrounder you can control exactly how you want each app to be backgrounded. But even better, Backgrounder can enable native multitasking even for apps that don't yet support it! It's really quite nifty.

Here's what I've done:

1) Installed Remove Recents from Cydia. This removes all apps from the task bar that aren't actually using multitasking.

2) Installed Backgrounder. Set global multitasking to "Native." Now fast app switching is enabled for all App Store apps.

3) Created exceptions for apps like Clock, Calendar, etc. so that they never multitask.

If I want to fully close a native or App Store app for which I haven't created an exception (for instance, if I want to close Settings so it will start at the main menu next time it is opened), I just use a short hold to disable multitasking, effectively closing it.

If I want to background a Cydia app, I use a short hold to enable backgrounding. Note: I could set Cydia apps to background by default, or set individual Cydia apps to do so, but I prefer to manually control non-native multitasking, since it is so battery-intensive.

hmm. thanks for posting this. i was wondering what backgrounders purpose was now that apple had mulittasking.

for #3, what are some common apps besides the ones you listed that would have exceptions created for them?
also, should the apple messaging app be set to native or off? thx

 

[fuzion11]

hmm. thanks for posting this. i was wondering what backgrounders purpose was now that apple had mulittasking.

for #3, what are some common apps besides the ones you listed that would have exceptions created for them?
also, should the apple messaging app be set to native or off? thx

I too would like to hear more about this...hopefully thelatinist will read this....

 

[fuzion11]

Banned in May Don't worry though, I'm ready to take on his responsibilities. There is no way I am going to update to iOS4.anything at all once my downgrade goes through in about 20 minutes

HAHA silly question, but what was he banned for? It must have been one funny thread to read!

 

[Benji222]

^^ yes but you have to use backgrounder, but in the settings you can select native backgrounding(which is apples multitasking)

sadface.
looks like im getting backgrounder.

 

[fuzion11]

If you select the "native" option....does it use less battery power and less resources?

Can everyone document their settings they have chosen...that way maybe we can collectively decide the best options/settings to use and have more battery power for us all.

I'm a little confused as to which settings/options to select so I won't be the first to list them.

But so far I have native selected.

Anyone???

 

[moussekateer]

If you select the "native" option....does it use less battery power and less resources?

Can everyone document their settings they have chosen...that way maybe we can collectively decide the best options/settings to use and have more battery power for us all.

I'm a little confused as to which settings/options to select so I won't be the first to list them.

But so far I have native selected.

Anyone???

Both the 'native' and 'backgrounder' methods use the same amount of battery, apart from one exception which I'll come to.

'Native' forces fast-app switching for all apps (even ones which haven't been updated for iOS 4), which means the state of each app is saved to RAM. This does not mean they're running, just the last state is saved.

'Backgrounder' disables fast app switching for all apps, and you have to set each app to background when you want it. The difference is the app is running in the background and using processor cycles and battery.

 

[htownmade1984]

I won't be doing this as all I remember from running Backgrounder on my 3GS is that it completely ruined the battery life, I prefer Apples way of multitasking even if the majority of the apps haven't been updated to support it yet

Very True... It does kill the battery... I use it only on Words With Friends...

 

[fuzion11]

Both the 'native' and 'backgrounder' methods use the same amount of battery, apart from one exception which I'll come to.

'Native' forces fast-app switching for all apps (even ones which haven't been updated for iOS 4), which means the state of each app is saved to RAM. This does not mean they're running, just the last state is saved.

'Backgrounder' disables fast app switching for all apps, and you have to set each app to background when you want it. The difference is the app is running in the background and using processor cycles and battery.

I like having the decision over which app gets backgrounded....but I also like the quick app switcher....Is there a happy medium??

Thanks for the info.

 

[moussekateer]

I like having the decision over which app gets backgrounded....but I also like the quick app switcher....Is there a happy medium??

Thanks for the info.

Well thelatinist's settings would suit you then I think. It doesn't use battery unless you force true backgrounding on an app

 

[fuzion11]

My Settings....

The settings I've chosen are as follows....

I've selected "native"

I've disabled "enable at launch"
I've disabled "stay enabled"

I've selected to show the "badge"

I've selected "minimize on toggle"

What have you all selected/chosen???

 

[fuzion11]

Well thelatinist's settings would suit you then I think. It doesn't use battery unless you force true backgrounding on an app

The one thing I don't like about the latinist settings are you have to hold the home button for an extra second to disable backgrounding....it sounds like a silly statement I know, but it gets kind of annoying after a while IMHO.

 

[htownmade1984]

I like having the decision over which app gets backgrounded....but I also like the quick app switcher....Is there a happy medium??

Thanks for the info.

Circutious... or however it's spelled... Doesn't work on 4.0, I used to have it on 3.1.2. Works with backgrounder and allows the quick switching like the new alleged "multitasking" from apple.

 

[roryapple]

I'm just going to downgrade back to 3.1.3 tonight You can call me TheSpaz 2.0

LOL

 

[fuzion11]

The settings I've chosen are as follows....

I've selected "native"

I've disabled "enable at launch"
I've disabled "stay enabled"

I've selected to show the "badge"

I've selected "minimize on toggle"

What have you all selected/chosen???

I really like the settings I've chosen so far...but the only thing that sucks is that none of the apps (unless I've specifically backgrounded them) show up in the fast app switcher.

Do you guys think if I get rid of "remove recents" it will then allow those apps to show up in the fast app switcher??

 

[polobreaka]

I really like the settings I've chosen so far...but the only thing that sucks is that none of the apps (unless I've specifically backgrounded them) show up in the fast app switcher.

Do you guys think if I get rid of "remove recents" it will then allow those apps to show up in the fast app switcher??

it doesnt show up is because the app is closed completely when you press the home button. from your setting, you disabled 'enable at launch'.

'remove recents' only remove icons in the fast app task bar that are inactive/not running to prevent cluttering in the task bar.

 

[jbarresi19]

Can someone explain Remove Recent a little more....for example if your using a navigation app or music app it will stay in app switcher? But if you open say like Settings it will not stay in app switcher? is that correct?

 

[moussekateer]

Can someone explain Remove Recent a little more....for example if your using a navigation app or music app it will stay in app switcher? But if you open say like Settings it will not stay in app switcher? is that correct?

Remove recents removes apps that haven't been updated for fast app switching yet. Notice how some apps remember where they were, as if they were paused, when you reopen them? And some apps completely forget, and start up again when you reopen them? It'll remove the latter from the app switcher

 

[fuzion11]

it doesnt show up is because the app is closed completely when you press the home button. from your setting, you disabled 'enable at launch'.

'remove recents' only remove icons in the fast app task bar that are inactive/not running to prevent cluttering in the task bar.

Would you mind listing the settings you've chosen and why?

 

[fuzion11]

Remove recents removes apps that haven't been updated for fast app switching yet. Notice how some apps remember where they were, as if they were paused, when you reopen them? And some apps completely forget, and start up again when you reopen them? It'll remove the latter from the app switcher

Hey Moussekateer, would you mind telling us what settings you've selected and why too?

 

[moussekateer]

Hey Moussekateer, would you mind telling us what settings you've selected and why too?

I have the same settings as thelatinist's. Except I'm trying to change it because I want some apps to actually background so I'm trying to figure that out.

 

[fuzion11]

F-it I'm just going to remove backgrounder for now, as I don't like how multitasking and backgrounder interact together.

 

[tctony]

You guys are making it a lot harder than it needs to be.

If you follow thelatinists instructions, you should have no issues. It will remove apps which are not backgrounded from the quick launch, and you can choose which apps you want backgrounded.

 

[SyncGuy]

Yes, in fact, with Backgrounder you can control exactly how you want each app to be backgrounded. But even better, Backgrounder can enable native multitasking even for apps that don't yet support it! It's really quite nifty.

Here's what I've done:

1) Installed Remove Recents from Cydia. This removes all apps from the task bar that aren't actually using multitasking.

2) Installed Backgrounder. Set global multitasking to "Native." Now fast app switching is enabled for all App Store apps.

3) Created exceptions for apps like Clock, Calendar, etc. so that they never multitask.

If I want to fully close a native or App Store app for which I haven't created an exception (for instance, if I want to close Settings so it will start at the main menu next time it is opened), I just use a short hold to disable multitasking, effectively closing it.

If I want to background a Cydia app, I use a short hold to enable backgrounding. Note: I could set Cydia apps to background by default, or set individual Cydia apps to do so, but I prefer to manually control non-native multitasking, since it is so battery-intensive.

Huh?! I've did all that is stated here, but certain apps will still automatically be backgrounded.
Think Proswitcher + Backgrounder.
How do I TOTALLY disable backgrounding for all apps and yet enable any app to background that I CHOOSE to?
Any help? Seems that there are certain apps that will still automatically get backgrounded no matter what I toggle ard with backgrounder..
Help?

 

[thelatinist]

Huh?! I've did all that is stated here, but certain apps will still automatically be backgrounded.
Think Proswitcher + Backgrounder.
How do I TOTALLY disable backgrounding for all apps and yet enable any app to background that I CHOOSE to?
Any help? Seems that there are certain apps that will still automatically get backgrounded no matter what I toggle ard with backgrounder..
Help?

Set Global multitasking to OFF and create overrides for the apps you want to background.

Or to get the old Backgrounder behavior set multitasking to Backgrounder, and set "Enable at Launch" to OFF. Then you just hold home to enable backgrounding when you want it.