If an app freezes, malfunctions, hangs, or doesn't work as intended, you can force close and reopen the app. Here's how to do it on your iPhone or iPad:
How to close apps on iPhone X and later
- On the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then pause in the middle.
- Swipe right or left to find the app you want to close.
- Swipe up on the preview window to close the app.
How to close apps on iPhone SE, iPhone 8 and earlier
- Double-click the Home button to display the apps.
- Swipe right or left to find the app you want to close.
- Swipe up on the preview window to close the app.
How to close apps on iPad
- Press the Home button twice to display all of your apps. If your iPad lacks a Home button, you can swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- Swipe right or left to find the app you want to close.
- Raise the selected app till it closes.
Prevent apps from crashing
Low storage space may affect your iPhone's performance and can cause your apps to crash. Clean up your Gallery with Cleaner One for iOS to regain enough space and to help avoid app freezes.
