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How to Close Background Apps in Android
- 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 see what apps are running on my Android?
Steps
- Open your Android’s Settings. .
- Scroll down and tap About phone. It’s at the very bottom of the Settings page.
- Scroll down to the “Build number” heading. This option is at the bottom of the About Device page.
- Tap the “Build number” heading seven times.
- Tap the “Back”
- Tap Developer options.
- Tap Running services.
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.
