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Choose a work mode#

Freezing apps needs system permission. Answer the questions below to find the way that suits you.

Is your phone rooted?
Have a computer?

We suggest

Device Owner mode

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Compare the modes#

Work modeNo rootNo computerSurvives rebootsAndroid versionNotes
Root mode7.0+
Device Owner mode7.0+Accounts on the phone must be removed temporarily
Wireless debugging mode11+
ADB mode7.0+
Shizuku mode11+
QR code setup7.0+Requires a factory reset

Defrost everything before you switch work modes: apps frozen in one mode can only be defrosted in that mode.

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