• To Close an App that is running in the background
Apps running in the background slow down your device and drain
your battery life. To properly close your apps follow these steps:
1. Open the recent apps menu on your navigation bar
2. Find the app you wish to close and swipe it vertically off the
screen. This method will close most apps but some will still run
in the background in some capacity.
3. To make sure the app is completely closed you can open the
Settings App on your device.
4. Click on the "Apps" settings
5. Make sure you are viewing the "Running" apps by swiping the
screen until "Running" is shown at the top of the screen.
6. Tap the app you would like to close
7. Tap the "Stop" icon.
• To delete an App
o Tap and hold down the App icon you would like to delete.
o The App icon will appear to float.
o A trashcan
your Home Screen.
o Drag the App to the trashcan. The trashcan will turn red.
6.2. Widgets
A Widget is a view of an application that can be placed on your home
screen, for quick and easy access. The news and weather apps on your
device are examples of widgets. Other popular widgets you can install or
will appear in the bottom right hand corner of
Release your finger to delete the App.
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