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Keep aCheq
always sharp.

Some phones block alarms due to battery saving. Here is how to fix it per brand.

Samsung

Samsung battery management can suppress alarms. Three settings are essential.

01

Turn on Autostart

Without autostart aCheq cannot sound an alarm in the background.

Settings Apps aCheq Battery Unrestricted
02

Disable Deep Sleep

Add aCheq to the sleeping apps exceptions.

Settings Battery Background usage limits Put aCheq to sleep
03

Allow notifications

Check if notifications for aCheq are fully enabled.

Settings Notifications aCheq All on
Tip: Also check Do Not Disturb.
Xiaomi

MIUI and HyperOS have the strictest battery restrictions. Three settings are required.

01
⚠ Important

Turn on Autostart

This is the most common reason aCheq does not work on Xiaomi.

Settings Apps aCheq Autostart On
02

Battery on no restrictions

Turn off battery optimization for aCheq.

Settings Apps aCheq Battery No restrictions
03

Lock screen notifications

Ensure aCheq can show notifications on the lock screen.

Settings Notifications & Control centre aCheq Lock screen on
HyperOS user? Settings › Privacy › Special app access › Alarms › aCheq on.
Huawei

EMUI can freeze background apps. Keep aCheq accessible.

01

Lock the app in recents

Long press aCheq in recent apps and select Lock.

Tip: A padlock appears on the app card.
02

Turn on Autostart

Allow aCheq to autostart.

Settings Apps aCheq Autostart On
03

Battery on no optimization

Disable battery optimization for aCheq.

Settings Battery App launch aCheq Manage manually
OPPO / OnePlus

ColorOS and OxygenOS use similar systems. Two settings are crucial.

01

Battery on no restrictions

Set battery usage of aCheq to unrestricted.

Settings Battery Battery optimization aCheq Do not optimize
02

Allow background activity

Keep aCheq active in the background.

Settings Apps aCheq Data usage Background data on
OnePlus tip: Set aCheq to Do not optimize in battery settings.
Google Pixel

Pixel phones are the least restrictive. Still check two settings.

01

Battery on unrestricted

Battery optimization can delay alarms. Set aCheq to unrestricted.

Settings Apps aCheq Battery Unrestricted
02

Allow exact alarms

Android 12+ requires permission for exact alarms.

Settings Apps Special app access Alarms and reminders aCheq On
Apple iPhone

iOS is stricter but stable for notifications. Check three settings.

01

Allow notifications

Make sure aCheq can send notifications including on the lock screen.

Settings aCheq Notifications All on
02

Allow location

aCheq needs location access for emergency calls.

Settings Privacy Location Services aCheq Always
03

Disable Focus mode

Add aCheq as an exception in Focus mode.

Settings Focus Do Not Disturb Apps Add aCheq
Tip: On iOS the alarm screen opens only after tapping the notification.

Applies to all phones

Do not disturb

Ensure aCheq is an exception to Do not disturb.

Internet connection

aCheq requires an active internet connection.

After an update

Check settings again after a major update.

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