Fully Closing iOS Applications

Issue/Question

How do I completely close an app on my iPhone?

Environment

  • iOS

Resolution

iPhone 8 or earlier

  1. Double tap the Home Button.
  2. Swipe up on the app you want to close.

iPhone X or newer

  1. From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause slightly in the middle of the screen.
  2. Swipe up on the app you want to close.