One of the most common problems faced by iPhone users is to close out open apps on their devices. Apple’s iOS platform is quite different from Android, and some users may find it difficult to navigate the interface. If you own an iPhone 12 and have been struggling with this issue, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll go over several methods you can use to close out open apps on your iPhone 12.
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What’s Needed
To follow our instructions, you’ll need an iPhone 12 running iOS 14 or later. That said, most of the methods we describe should also work on other iPhone models running the latest version of iOS.
What Should I Pay Attention to?
Before we get started, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, closing out open apps won’t necessarily improve your phone’s performance or battery life. In fact, the opposite might be true – iOS is designed to manage apps in the background without consuming much power, and closing out apps can actually use more resources than leaving them open.
Second, some apps might continue running in the background even if you close them out. For example, music streaming apps and navigation apps might keep playing or providing directions even if you’re not actively using them. In general, you don’t need to worry about these apps unless they’re causing problems for you.
Third, closing out apps won’t delete any data or settings associated with those apps. When you reopen an app, it should return to the same state as before.
Method 1: The Swipe Up Method
The first and easiest way to close out open apps on your iPhone 12 is to use the swipe up method. Here are the steps:
1. On your iPhone 12, go to the home screen by pressing the home button or swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen.
3. You should see all your open apps appear on the screen as cards.
4. Swipe left or right to find the app you want to close out.
5. Swipe the app up and off the screen to close it out.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each app you want to close out.
Method 2: The Force Quit Method
If an app is unresponsive or causing problems, you can use the force quit method to close it out forcefully. Here’s how:
1. On your iPhone 12, go to the home screen by pressing the home button or swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen.
3. You should see all your open apps appear on the screen as cards.
4. Swipe left or right to find the app you want to force quit.
5. Swipe the app up and hold it halfway.
6. After a moment, you should see the app card start to wiggle and a small x icon appear in the top left corner of the card.
7. Tap the x icon to force quit the app.
If the app is causing severe problems, you might need to repeat steps 4-7 several times until it stops appearing on the open apps screen.
Method 3: The Settings Method
If you want to close out all open apps at once, you can use the settings method. Here’s how:
1. On your iPhone 12, go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and tap on General.
3. Swipe down and tap on Shut Down.
4. You should see a screen with a "Slide to Power Off" slider at the top.
5. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen without powering off your phone.
6. All open apps should be closed out automatically.
Why Can’t I Close Out Open Apps on iPhone 12?
There could be several reasons why you’re having trouble closing out open apps on your iPhone 12:
1. You’re not doing it right. Make sure you’re swiping up from the bottom of the screen and pausing in the middle to see the open apps screen.
2. Your phone’s software is outdated. Make sure you’re running the latest version of iOS by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
3. Your phone’s storage is full. Check how much free storage space you have by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If your phone is almost full, you might need to delete some apps or files before you can close out more apps.
Suggestions
To make sure your phone is running smoothly and efficiently, you don’t need to close out open apps all the time. However, it’s a good idea to do it occasionally, especially if you’re experiencing problems like app crashes or slow performance.
If you’re having trouble with a specific app, try uninstalling and reinstalling it to see if that fixes the problem. You can also try force restarting your phone by pressing and holding the power button and the volume down button until the Apple logo appears.
FAQs
Q: Do I need to close out open apps on my iPhone 12?
A: Not necessarily. In general, iOS is designed to manage apps in the background without consuming much power, and closing out apps can actually use more resources than leaving them open. However, if you’re having problems with app crashes or slow performance, closing out open apps might help.
Q: Will closing out open apps delete any data or settings?
A: No. Closing out apps won’t delete any data or settings associated with those apps. When you reopen an app, it should return to the same state as before.
Q: Why are some apps still running in the background even after I close them out?
A: Some apps might continue running in the background even if you close them out. For example, music streaming apps and navigation apps might keep playing or providing directions even if you’re not actively using them. In general, you don’t need to worry about these apps unless they’re causing problems for you.
Q: How do I force restart my iPhone 12?
A: To force restart your iPhone 12, press and hold the power button and the volume down button until the Apple logo appears.
Q: Will closing out all open apps at once using the Settings method delete any data or settings?
A: No. Closing out all open apps at once using the Settings method won’t delete any data or settings associated with those apps. When you reopen an app, it should return to the same state as before.
Q: Why do I see some apps still appearing on the open apps screen even after I force quit them?
A: Some apps might continue running in the background even after you force quit them. This is usually normal behavior for certain types of apps, like music streaming apps and navigation apps. In general, you don’t need to worry about these apps unless they’re causing problems for you.
Conclusion
Closing out open apps on your iPhone 12 is a simple procedure that can help improve your phone’s performance in some cases. With the swipe up, force quit, and settings methods that we’ve described above, you should be able to close out any problematic apps quickly and easily. Remember, though, that you don’t need to close out open apps all the time – iOS is designed to manage them in the background without using up too much power.
