DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work

F-Droid Open Source | System

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Editor's Overview

DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work is a system application developed by F-Droid Open Source, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.8 weighing in at 4.24 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 4.24 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "F-Droid Open Source" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

The official DontKillMyApp app is here - make apps finally work properly even if you do not own a Pixel.

Helps you set up your phone background tasks so that your apps can finally work for YOU even when not looking at the screen right now.

See how is your phone doing and test different settings with DontKillMyApp benchmark.

Features:
• DKMA benchmark: Measure how aggressively is your phone killing background apps
• Guides: Get actionable steps to overcome most background process restrictions
• Make a change:️Help smartphones stay smart by sharing your benchmark report to dontkillmyapp.com

DontKillMyApp is a benchmark tool to see how well does your phone support background processing. You can measure before setting up your phone, then go through the setup guides and benchmark again to see how much has your phone been slacking in the background.

You can share your report through the app to the maintainers of the dontkillmyapp.com website who compile it and base the overall negative score on it.

How does the benchmark work? (Technical!)

The app starts a foreground service with a wake lock and schedules repetitive task on the main thread, a custom thread executor and schedules regular alarms (AlarmManager.setExactAndAllowWhileIdle). Then it calculates executed vs. expected. That's it!

For more details check the code. The app is open source available it https://github.com/urbandroid-team/dontkillmy-app

Special thanks to Doki (github.com/doubledotlabs/doki).

Details

Version	v1.8
Size	4.24 MB
Developer	F-Droid Open Source
Category	System
Package	com.urbandroid.dontkillmyapp
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	7

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by F-Droid Open Source. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded com.urbandroid.dontkillmyapp.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «DontKillMyApp ✌️ Make apps work» by F-Droid Open Source and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

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