OnePlus runs its own version of Android called OxygenOS, which includes additional battery optimization settings beyond standard Android.
Newer OnePlus devices
Newer OnePlus devices
On your kid's OnePlus, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap Battery.
Tap Battery optimization
Tap the v dropdown menu.
Select All apps.
Tap Bark.
Tap Don't Optimize.
Then, < go back until you reach the Battery settings again.
Tap the three dots on the top right.
Tap Advanced optimization.
Disable Deep optimization (or "Adaptive battery").
Disable Sleep Standby Optimization.
Next, let's search whether this phone has the App Auto-Launch feature in the Settings app. If it does, disable it.
Note: Software updates for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 6 can sometimes reset these settings, so check them periodically.
Tired of managing these settings manually? The Bark Phone isn't affected by battery settings and handles this automatically.
Older OnePlus devices
Older OnePlus devices
On your kid's OnePlus, open the ⚙ Settings app.
Tap Battery.
Tap Battery optimization.
Tap the three dots on the top right.
Turn off Enhanced optimization.
Go < back.
Tap the three dots on the top right again.
Turn off Aggressive Doze.
Go < back.
Tap the three dots on the top right again.
Turn off App Hibernation.
Then, open the ⚙ Settings app again.
Tap Advanced.
Tap Recent app management.
Tap Normal clear.
