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iPhones, iPods, and iPads forum: How to close APPS running in background?

by: msnewbie January 7, 2013 12:11 PM PST

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How to close APPS running in background?

by msnewbie - 1/7/13 12:11 PM

I need a basic tip for closing apps when not in use. I'll get Pandora in my pocket sometimes, days after using it. I know the hold and wait till they shake for deleting, but I don't think that is my solution. Any tips?


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Sadly, those apps were removed from the Apple app store.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/7/13 1:36 PM

In Reply to: How to close APPS running in background? by msnewbie

We had a long discussion recently about this but due to changes in Apple's rules about apps, such an app is no longer possible.
Bob


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Well...

by zhileezy - 1/14/13 2:41 PM

In Reply to: How to close APPS running in background? by msnewbie

Personal preference: Double tap the home button to access the multi-task bar, scroll through the list of apps and select the apps you'd like to terminate by holding down on the icons until small minus symbols are revealed... Do this for each of the apps you want to close in the background. <-- I believe this will suit your needs best.

As an unfavorable alternative: This might be more of a hassle than you'd like, but have you considered rebooting the device after heavy use sessions to terminate unwanted apps in the background?


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by sbrookes012 - 1/29/13 12:16 AM

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Gee.. thanks for the information. I'm having the same dilemma. I just can't seem to use my other apps well, ReMINEd or other photo apps for instance, when there are still some game apps running in the background even though I closed them already. I really don't understand why. But thanks to you, I know now what to do. Thanks.


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