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Q: On this new ios7 update how do I kill apps running in the background now? I used to be able to double tap the home button

On this new ios7 update how do I kill apps running in the background now? I used to be able to double tap the home button

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Oct 16, 2013 12:49 PM

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Q: On this new ios7 update how do I kill apps running in the background now? I used to be able to double tap the home button

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  • by stedman1,

    stedman1 stedman1 Oct 16, 2013 12:50 PM in response to Camcraig
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    Apple Watch
    Oct 16, 2013 12:50 PM in response to Camcraig

    Double tap the home button to reveal the "Recently used" icons, then swipe upwards on the App Preview (not the App Icon). Tap the home button when done to return to normal screen.

  • by modular747,

    modular747 modular747 Oct 16, 2013 12:54 PM in response to Camcraig
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    iPad
    Oct 16, 2013 12:54 PM in response to Camcraig

    Double tap the home button.  Slide the preview window upward.  You can do 2 at a time.

     

    It's rarely useful or necessary to do this. Very few apps actually "run in the background" (such as audio streaming and navigation apps).  The vast majority are frozen and consume no resources.  The iOS manages memory for you to optimize running apps.

     

    iOS: Understanding multitasking

     

    Message was edited by: modular747