How do I stop unwanted running apps

AC Question · Oct 7, 2014

When I check what apps are running there are alot, and they are draining my battery. I want to shut them all down

B. Diddy · Oct 7, 2014

Welcome to Android Central! Android doesn't really work that way. The system prefers to have apps open in RAM, because empty RAM is wasted RAM. See these articles for more info:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ambassador-guides-tips-how-tos/380592-guide-ram-android.html
RAM: What it is, how it's used, and why you shouldn't care | Android Central

If there are apps you never use, uninstall them or (if they're system apps or preinstalled bloatware) disable them in Settings>Apps>All. Disable by selecting the app in that menu screen, then tapping Disable. This will prevent the app from opening.