How to force stop an app on iPad

Force Close Applications (iOS)

How to force stop an app on iPad
Big Fish
Updated November 24, 2021 00:14

How do I force close applications?

For some issues, it is a good idea to close all applications running in the background. This will free up your device's resources.

  1. Double click theHome button(the button on the front of your device) and all multitasking apps will appear.
  2. Swipe up on each app to remove it from running in the background.
  3. Click theHome buttonagain to go back to the normal screen.
  4. Restart your device and open the game.

How do I force close applications on an iPhone X?

The iPhone X has some different steps you'll need to take:

  1. Swipe upfrom the bottom of the screen to return to your Home screen.
  2. Swipe upagain andhold your fingernear the middle of the screen until all of your open apps appear.
  3. Hold your fingerin the middle of the screen a little longer to bring up aminus signin the upper-left corner of the open apps.
  4. Presstheminus signto close an app. You can alsoswipe upat this point to close an app.
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