Oppo / Realme / OnePlus
These brands share ColorOS (Oppo/Realme) or OxygenOS (OnePlus) which have similar background restrictions. Follow all the steps below.
Step 1: Enable Auto-Startup
- Open Settings
- Tap App management (or Apps)
- Tap Auto-startup (or Startup manager)
- Find Auto Call Scheduler and enable it
Step 2: Disable Battery Optimization
- Open Settings
- Tap Battery
- Tap Battery optimization (or More settings > Optimize battery use)
- Change the dropdown to All apps
- Find Auto Call Scheduler
- Select Don't optimize
Step 3: Allow Background Activity
- Open Settings
- Tap App management (or Apps)
- Find and tap Auto Call Scheduler
- Tap Battery usage (or Power usage)
- Enable Allow background activity
- If available, select Allow background running
Step 4: Lock the App in Recent Apps
- Open your recent apps
- Find Auto Call Scheduler
- Tap the three-dot menu (or long-press the app card)
- Tap Lock
Verify It's Working
- Create a test schedule set 2-3 minutes in the future
- Close the app completely (swipe from recent apps)
- Lock your phone
- Wait for the scheduled time
- If the call triggers, your settings are correct
If it still doesn't work, see Calls Not Triggering for additional steps.