View or Close Running Apps
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View or Close Running Apps

Learn how to view, switch between, and close running applications.


INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

 In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

 

• Access recent apps
• Open an app
• Switch between apps
• Close an app

For information on viewing app and data usage, please visit the View & Manage Data tutorial. Learn more from Apple support articles:

Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch

 


 

Access recent apps

To view recently used apps, swipe up from the bottom of the screen without removing your finger.

 

Note: For devices with a home button, double-press the home button.



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Open an app

Select the desired app.

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Switch between apps

Swipe left or right to find the app you want to use.

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Close an app

Swipe up on the desired app you wish to close.

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