Why does AntiSpyPhone restart every 18 hours?

If you are using a regular smartphone and suddenly see "Restarting," it can be unsettling.

But in the case of AntiSpyPhone, this is not an abnormality but a "feature." Moreover, it is designed to automatically restart every 18 hours.

"Huh, why would it do that?"

Actually, this is an important measure to balance security and stability.

 

Is memory like the vegetable compartment of a refrigerator?

The smartphone's memory is like the vegetable compartment of a refrigerator. It is a convenient place to store information every time you launch an app, but if used for a long time, "old ingredients" remain.

In other words, data from apps that should have been closed and temporarily saved files stick to the corners of the memory.

If malicious code or malware has sneaked in there...
If you continue to use it for a long time without restarting, there is a possibility that it will remain unnoticed.

 

Refreshing every 18 hours

Therefore, AntiSpyPhone forcibly restarts with "Okay, reset for now!" every 18 hours.

This thoroughly clears the memory, refreshing unnecessary remnants and behaviors.

Even if malware is lurking, it is automatically eliminated by this mechanism.

Some may wonder, "Why 18 hours and not 24 hours?"

This is also a result of aligning with human life rhythms. Instead of restarting at the same time every day, it shifts slightly to avoid obvious patterns like "always shutting down at 2 a.m. every night." It is also a measure to prevent attackers from predicting it.

Silencing unnecessary apps

Another benefit is that it suppresses the activity of unnecessary apps.

In the smartphone world, there are "zombie apps" that supposedly close but continue to sneak around in the background. Restarting forcibly terminates them.

Suspicious behavior can be reset.

Thinking of "restart = safety device" makes it easy to understand.

 

What if you want to disable the setting?

However, some users may find it troublesome if it restarts during work or do not want long tasks interrupted.
In that case, it is also possible to turn off automatic restart.

The setting procedure is as follows:
Settings → Security and Privacy → Exploit protection → Auto Reboot

You can disable automatic restart by changing the settings here.
However, from a security perspective, it is recommended to keep it on if possible.

Summary

AntiSpyPhone restarting every 18 hours is not just a whim.

・Refreshes memory to prevent malware from staying
・Resets unnecessary app activity to maintain stability
・Restarts in a rhythm unpredictable to attackers

 

Because of this mechanism, users can always use their smartphones in a clean state.
On the other hand, if automatic restart is inconvenient, the freedom to turn it off from settings remains.

In other words, "safe without any conscious effort" and "adjustable by yourself if necessary" — that is the flexibility of AntiSpyPhone.