Advanced Task Killer

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Advanced Task Killer is also known as ATK. It is a tool to kill applications running.
-Ignore List
-One tap widget
-Auto kill
-Customize item height

ATK is often used to kill apps and clean memory. We do suggest people use ATK manually kill apps instead of auto killing apps.

1. How to use it (for new users to quick start)?

ATK is pretty simple. Open this tool and take a look at the running applications list? Uncheck some apps you don't want to kill (such as Advanced Task Killer and some system apps) Tap the button 'Kill selected apps', it will kill all applications checked.



2. How to use it (for new users to do more)?

If you don't want to kill any application, you can tap it on the running applications list. Then it's checking box will turn to gray.



3. Why there are programs running that I haven't used or even opened?

Some applications will start up once you turn on your phone or be invoked by some evens.



4. What is ignore list/ignore?

Ignore list is for you to ignore some applications you don't want to kill. If you long press on the application listed on the main screen of ATK, the menu will pop up, then you can select 'Ignore', the application would be moved to ignore list. When you tap 'Kill selected apps', it won't be killed any more.



5. What is default action for long press?

You can set your default action for long press and click on the settings. The system default action for long press is pop-menu. That means you when you long press on the application(displays on the running applications list), a pop-menu would shows up. For example, if you want to switch to the application after you long press on it, you can set the default action of long press to 'Switch to'.



6. Why I lost my network connection after I tap 'kill selected apps'?

This is because some apps related with network connection are killed. Such as 'voicemail'. You can ignore it instead of killing it.



7. Why my Home reloaded?

This is because some apps related with Home are killed. Such as 'HTC Sense', 'Mail'(if it is integrated with Home). You can ignore it instead of killing it.



8. Why I cannot receive notification of Email?

This is because you killed 'Email'. Instead of killing it, you need to ignore it.



9. What is Auto Kill?

If you want to kill apps automatically you need to choose one of auto-kill level

- Safe: Only kill the apps aren't running but still consume memory.

- Aggressive: Kill the apps running background and apps aren't running.

- Crazy: All apps except for apps you are using with.

You should be able to see Auto Kill information shows on the title, like 'Auto-Kill: 12:20'. That means auto kill will start at 12:20, you can also change the frequency to impact the auto kill start time.

App killer is only a tool to kill apps and task. It won't help your battery directly. But if you kill any app which consume battery a lot, you might think app killer is helping your battery.
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Recent changes:
Fixed draining battery issue
ATK kill itself

Content rating: Everyone

Android User Reviews of Advanced Task Killer

5 - June 23, 2011 - summer
Love it. Helps my phone run much faster. LG ally

4 - June 23, 2011 - Tim
Great app, but no longer auto-starts. N1 CM7.0.3

4 - June 23, 2011 - Christine
Causes force closes often , causes phone to freeze .

2 - June 23, 2011 - joe
Er,, @rr

5 - June 23, 2011 - Melissa
Works great!

5 - June 23, 2011 - Brett
Life saver!! 1st day I have ever gotten 22hours since plugged in, im at 20 battery! Amazing app, MUST HAVE!!

4 - June 23, 2011 - Tonya
Its okay. Jus sumtimes,it dnt work

5 - June 23, 2011 - Carolann
Love it!! This app is a must have to prolong battery life on a smart phone. HTC Desire

5 - June 23, 2011 - Amir
Good program. Very helpful tech support. Helps with my battery life.

3 - June 23, 2011 - Lee
DONT USE WITH 2.2! uses more cpu cycles and drains more battery than necessary!