How to stop apps running in the background

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Chloerita Author

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How to stop apps running in the background

My iPad’s battery won’t hold a charge & may be due to an app running in the background.

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Posted on Jul 10, 2022 10:43 AM

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lobsterghost1

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Jul 10, 2022 12:13 PM in response to Chloerita

Generally speaking, apps in the background are not running and should not be running your battery down. If you've owned your iPad a few years, batteries lose their ability to hold the same charge they did when new.

That said, you can force close apps if you think it will help you --> Close an app on your iPad - Apple Support

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Chloerita Author

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Jul 10, 2022 12:43 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Thank you. Apple keeps telling me my “battery health” is fine. I can’t do anything (minimal activity) w/o the battery depleting quickly regardless if it is plugged in or not. Self help in Apple had me check some stuff & the data shows “Spotify” is running in the background for 4-6 hrs. I use it 1-1/2 hrs a day, swipe to close it out etc. my old iPad was doing g this same thing & it was the battery. Appreciate your comments

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Jul 10, 2022 12:51 PM in response to Chloerita

That would be an issue with the Spotify app, which is not an Apple app. Since it is the app, which is running in the background, use the Force Close apps method, when you want to close out of Spotify completely.

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