How to Force Quit (Kill) an App on Your iPhone [Video]

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Posted October 26, 2019 at 5:57pm by iClarified · 35137 views

These are instructions on how to force quit (kill) an app on your iPhone. You may need to follow these steps if an app on your device has become unresponsive.

This tutorial applies to iPhone X, iPhone XR/XS/Max, iPhone 11/Pro/Max and newer devices.

Step One
Swipe up from the bottom of your display and pause slightly in the middle of the screen to bring up the multitasking viewer.

How to Force Quit (Kill) an App on Your iPhone [Video]

Step Two
Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close.

Step Three
Swipe up on the app’s preview to force quit the app.

Step Four
Tap outside of the preview windows to return to your SpringBoard.

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HirsuteJim - October 28, 2019 at 5:38pm

Unfortunately, this method DOES NOT work for the SiriusXM App when using Apple CarPlay. It terminates the iPhone “portion” of the app, but the SiriusXM CarPlay interface is not affected.

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fernandorinto - October 27, 2019 at 2:12am

Mmmmm.... Maybe they should make "How To" tutorials that are really interesting.. How about "How To Lower Volume in iPhone". Or "How To Charge Your iPhone's Battery"....

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withitnow - October 26, 2019 at 6:07pm

Definitely a slow news day! Lol.

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