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How to force-close an app

How to force-close an app

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 11:24 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2021 6:10 PM

Hi gigi381,


Thanks for reaching out. We understand you'd like to force close an app. We can help!


"iPhone X and later


From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen.

Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close.

Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app.


iPhone SE, iPhone 8 and earlier, and iPod touch


Double-click the Home button to show your most recently used apps.

Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close.

Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app."

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch


Take care!

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Sep 4, 2021 6:10 PM in response to gigi381

Hi gigi381,


Thanks for reaching out. We understand you'd like to force close an app. We can help!


"iPhone X and later


From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen.

Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close.

Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app.


iPhone SE, iPhone 8 and earlier, and iPod touch


Double-click the Home button to show your most recently used apps.

Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close.

Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app."

Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch


Take care!

Sep 6, 2021 9:48 AM in response to gigi381

gigi381,


You’re very welcome. No problem. We can explain that.


We’re actually referring to what is called the App Switcher. The way to open it is different based on the type of iPhone you have. If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you’ll want to swipe up from the bottom edge and pause in the center of the screen. If you’re using an iPhone with the Home button, the App Switcher appears when you double click the Home button.


Cheers!

How to force-close an app

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