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Greenify (Donation Package) provides a focused, efficient, and lightweight method to manage background activity, ideal for users who want smoother performance without complex system tuning. It benefits those juggling productivity apps, utilities, and other constantly active tools by offering better control and helping reduce unnecessary processes that drain device responsiveness.

Greenify (Donation Package) serves as a practical assistant for people using social & messaging apps, browsers, and connectivity tools that quietly consume resources. It offers energy-conscious optimization, flexible controls, and responsive performance, creating a more streamlined environment for users who prefer simple, low-maintenance improvements to keep their devices running efficiently.

Enhanced control for busy devices

Greenify (Donation Package) helps reduce background strain by limiting unnecessary processes, which benefits battery life, responsiveness, and overall system efficiency. The program works well for users who run multiple utilities or productivity apps, although certain system behaviors may require fine-tuning. While some may want simpler automation, the added control, customizable optimization, and ability to manage frequently active apps make it appealing for those who prefer hands-on performance improvement.

This program maintains a clear and approachable interface that keeps its tools accessible, supported by straightforward labels and organized actions. This helps newcomers understand what each option does without being overwhelmed by complexity. While it adds convenience features, the overall workflow remains consistent. The tool works best for users willing to understand their device’s background activity, although those wanting a plug-and-play solution may find the learning curve slightly steeper.

It delivers reliable, consistent results for users focused on long-term device management. Its background reduction functions work smoothly, while the lightweight design ensures no additional performance strain. Users who rely heavily on manual configuration may find it slightly slower than automated solutions, but the program remains a dependable option. Overall, it provides an effective way to maintain smoother performance on devices running multiple apps without compromising stability or efficiency.

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  • Pros

    • Strong background control
    • Lightweight performance impact
    • Helpful advanced options
  • Cons

    • Some learning curve
    • Not fully automated

Bottom Line

Optimized performance, simplified control

Greenify (Donation Package) is a practical and worthwhile upgrade for users who want precise control over background processes, offering a cleaner and more efficient device experience. It enhances stability, boosts responsiveness, and helps maintain smoother performance across multiple apps. While some learning is required to take full advantage, it strikes a solid balance between flexibility and simplicity, making it an appealing choice for users seeking long-term, sustained performance improvements.

What’s new in version 2.3

  • Added a launcher icon to guide users through correct installation
  • The launcher icon auto-removes itself once its setup guidance task is complete
  • Minor bug fixes and general improvements have been made

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.3
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Operating System
  • Android 10.0
  • Android 4.4
  • Android 4.2.2
  • Android 9.0
  • Android 12.0
  • Android 14.0
  • Android 15.0
  • Android 6.0
  • Android 7.0
  • Android 11.0
  • Android 4.0
  • Android 4.1.1
  • Android 4.1
  • Android 4.2
  • Android 8.0
  • Android 5.0
  • Android 4.2.1
  • Android 13.0
  • Android 12.1
  • Android 16.0
  • Android 4.3
  • Android 4.1.2
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
4,877
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

NOTICE: There is a critical bug in Google Play Store v10.7.17 and v10.7.18 that prevents this donation package from working.

*** NOTICE: There is a critical bug in Google Play Store v10.7.17 and v10.7.18 that prevents this donation package from working. Google has fixed the bug in v10.7.19.***

This is just a donation package which activates some experimental features in the Greenify app. These features can be enabled in settings of Greenify.

=== Disclaimer ===

Some of these experimental features are still in early stage. They may not work on all devices & ROMs. They are included only for advanced users with sufficient knowledge about what they really mean and how to correctly use them. These features may cause malfunction or crash in apps. In rarely extreme case, you might need to factory reset your device to recover. I will try my best to avoid those situations, but take no responsibility for the possible consequences.

It is safe to purchase and install, since nothing is affected until any of the experimental features is enabled explicitly.

=== Experimental Features ===

Allow (most) system apps to be greenified in Greenify

Beware, most system apps are critical to the basic functionality of your device, once greenified, you may lose some part of usability. If something bad happens, degreenify the system apps you recently greenified and reboot, or deactivate this experimental features of Greenify and reboot.

Boost mode (requires Xposed)

Android framework is patched to allow Greenify to perform hibernation and other operations without the slow root routine. Besides, Boost mode also improves compatibility of many features in Greenify.

Allow GCM push message to wake hibernated apps (requires Xposed)

Google service framework is patched to allow the GCM (Google Cloud Message, a.k.a. C2DM) broadcast to wake the hibernated apps, thus you can greenify some apps without losing the ability to receive push message.

Attention: Not all apps use GCM as push mechanism, some apps create their own connection for push in background service, thus can't benefit from this patch and their push messages can never survive hibernation. Please DO NOT ask for that, it's just a "mission impossible" in practice. Instead, ask their developer to adopt the more RAM-and-battery-friendly GCM push.

Reveal hidden sync tasks (requires Xposed)

Some apps may contain hidden sync tasks which runs periodically, but cannot be disabled by user in system Settings - Account - Sync. This feature reveals those hidden sync tasks and let you to disable them.

=== Xposed Installation ===

1. Download and install Xposed installer: http://goo.gl/CKTWXZ

2. Install the "Framework" in the "Xposed Installer" and activate "Greenify" in "Modules".

3. Reboot

=== Why do I need to install another framework for some features to work? ===

Since these experimental features all need OS level patches, traditionally they can only be applied with ROM modding, which is highly device-specific and ROM-exclusive. Xposed framework is a new hope to do finer grained tiny patches in a ROM-independent way. Thanks to Xposed framework, you can enjoy these experimental features of Greenify without replacing your ROM.

=== Feedback and further discussion ===

Visit the community: http://goo.gl/MoszF or XDA forum: http://goo.gl/ZuLDnE


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