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Apps running in background even with background refresh turned off

I have a few different apps that the iOS battery usage graph shows as running in the background despite having background refresh off. How do I stop apps from running in the background and using battery?


The same question was asked here and never answered https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251399762


iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on May 22, 2021 4:09 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2021 8:05 PM

Was the App not closed and still active?


From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen. Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close. Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app.11-Mar-2021


Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support


With Background App Refresh, suspended apps can check for updates and new content.


Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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May 22, 2021 8:05 PM in response to aborochoff

Was the App not closed and still active?


From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen. Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close. Swipe up on the app's preview to close the app.11-Mar-2021


Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support


With Background App Refresh, suspended apps can check for updates and new content.


Switch apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Apps running in background even with background refresh turned off

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