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Rae G.

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Q: HOW DO I SHUT DOWN APPS NOT BEING USED?

Can't remember how to shut down apps not being used. Wastes battery power!

iPhone 3GS

Posted on Jul 29, 2012 9:29 PM

I have this question too

Q: HOW DO I SHUT DOWN APPS NOT BEING USED?

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by alexbird,

alexbird Jul 29, 2012 9:30 PM in response to Rae G.
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iPhone

Jul 29, 2012 9:30 PM in response to Rae G.

Double click the home button. Hold down your finger on an app in the bottom bar. When they start shaking, push the X to close them.
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by AnaMusic,

AnaMusic Jul 29, 2012 9:30 PM in response to Rae G.
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Jul 29, 2012 9:30 PM in response to Rae G.

iPhone User Guide
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by IdrisSeabright,

IdrisSeabright Jul 29, 2012 9:52 PM in response to Rae G.
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Jul 29, 2012 9:52 PM in response to Rae G.

Rae G. wrote:

Can't remember how to shut down apps not being used. Wastes battery power!
No, not generally. Most of the apps that appear when you double tap the Home button are merely recently used. Very few apps are actually running in the background. Notable examples would be apps that are playing music and navigation apps.
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by modular747,

modular747 Jul 29, 2012 10:04 PM in response to Rae G.
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iPad

Jul 29, 2012 10:04 PM in response to Rae G.

Rae G. wrote:

Wastes battery power!
Not true:

iOS: Understanding multitasking
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