Typically, you won’t need to close apps.
Instructions apply to all devices that have iOS 6 or newer.
Swipe the app you want to close up and off the top of the screen.
If you have a version ofiOS 11, the process is slightly different.
On that, in the multitasking view, tap and hold theappuntil a red-(minus sign) appears.
Then, tap theminus signto terminate the app.
Tap the wallpaper or swipe up from the bottom again to return to the Home screen.
Slide the apps from side to side to find the one you want to quit.
Swipe the app off the top edge of the screen to close it.
In iOS 7 and up, you’re able to quit multiple apps at the same time.
Just swipe up to three apps to the top of the screen at the same time.
All the apps you swipe disappear.
However, if you updated the operating system beyond iOS 6, refer to the instructions above.
Double-click theHomebutton to reveal a row of apps below the dock.
Slide to the app you want to quit.
Tap and hold the app until a red badge with a-(minus sign) appears.
The apps wiggle like they do when you’rerearranging them.
Tap theminus signto kill the app.
Repeat the process for additional apps.
Click theHomebutton when you finish closing apps.
If it doesn’t, you may need toreset the unit.
This doesn’t work on recent versions of the OS.
On them, holding down theHomebutton activatesSiri.
However, that has been proven to be incorrect and can even hurt the battery life.
FAQ
Tohide apps on an iPhone, launch the App Store app and tap your profile picture.
On theAccountscreen, tapPurchasedto view the apps you’ve downloaded.
TapAll; find the app you want to hide, swipe left, and then tapHide.
Tap the search bar to see an alphabetical list of apps.
Find the app you want to unhide and tap and hold its name.
Slide your finger to the left without releasing the app to move it to your home screen.
