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Here’s how to kill applications running in the background.
- Launch the recent applications menu.
- Find the application(s) you want to close on the list by scrolling up from the bottom.
- Tap and hold on the application and swipe it to the right.
- Navigate to the Apps tab in settings if your phone’s still running slow.
How do I stop apps from running in the background?
To stop an app manually via the processes list, head to Settings > Developer Options > Processes (or Running Services) and click the Stop button. Voila! To Force Stop or Uninstall an app manually via the Applications list, head to Settings > Applications > Application manager and select the app you want to modify.
How do I close the apps on my Samsung?
Method 3 Closing Background Apps
- Go to the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy.
- Open Task Manager (Smart Manager on the Galaxy S7). Galaxy S4: Press and hold the Home button on your device.
- Tap End. It’s located next to each running app.
- Tap on OK when prompted. Doing so confirms that you want to close the app or apps..
