App won’t close on iPhone 13

My wife plays some bingo game app on her phone and swiping up from bottom won’t close it and go to Home Screen. So far the only option is to tell Siri to show Home Screen. Is there another option. Just upgraded from iPhone 6S.

iPhone 13

Posted on Jul 26, 2022 6:48 PM

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santatim Author

Level 1

4 points

Jul 28, 2022 12:30 PM in response to Ferd II

I found a way to close it. Slide finger up from bottom and hold in center. That minimizes all open apps. Then slide the app that won’t close up off the screen.

Ferd II

Level 10

105,113 points

Jul 28, 2022 1:42 PM in response to santatim

That is exactly what is advised in the link to the Support Article I previously provided:

iPhone X and later

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.

Ferd II

Level 10

105,113 points

Jul 26, 2022 6:51 PM in response to santatim

First step is to Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch.

If that doesn't solve the problem try:

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App won’t close on iPhone 13