Official documentation
Sleeping apps on your Galaxy device
Samsung, Samsung, n.d.
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Samsung's official support page on the Sleeping apps, Deep sleeping apps and Never sleeping apps lists in the Galaxy battery settings. It explains which apps can run in the background and how to change each list.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Samsung documentation, undated. It describes the battery settings in general, not voice typing, and it does not say which apps are affected by each list, so any effect on Gboard is an inference to test on your phone.
Facts taken from this source
- Samsung says apps in its Deep sleeping apps list never run in the background and only work when you open them.
“Shows you all apps that will never run in the background. They'll only work when you open them.” (Deep sleeping apps)
- Samsung says apps added to its Never sleeping apps list will never turn off or sleep in the background.
“You can add apps that will never turn off or sleep in the background so you’ll always be able to use them.” (Never sleeping apps)
- Samsung says apps in its Sleeping apps list are currently sleeping, but they may run in the background if you start to use them again.
“Shows you all apps that are currently sleeping but may run in the background if you start to use them again.” (Sleeping apps)