- Auto-start: Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → Call2Reply → enable Autostart
- Battery saver: Settings → Apps → Manage Apps → Call2Reply → Battery Saver → No restrictions
- Background activity: Settings → Battery → App Battery Saver → Call2Reply → No restrictions
- MIUI Optimization (MIUI only): Settings → Additional Settings → Developer Options → turn off MIUI Optimization (optional but helps)
- Lock in Recents: Open Call2Reply → recent apps → long-press card → tap lock
On HyperOS (Xiaomi 14 series), path may be: Settings → Apps → Call2Reply → Battery → Unrestricted.