How do I turn off apps?

**chobers** · 08-25-2012, 10:20 PM

Every app I've ever used is still running and draining the battery. I'm sure the answer to this is extremely obvious, just not to me. I am a fish in the desert with this stuff.

Thanks.

**jstar8000** · 08-25-2012, 11:48 PM

There is a recent apps button on the bottom of the screen. Tap that, then swipe horizontally to stop it. If its still running, go to settings-apps-all-then select the app you want to close and force stop it

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**NickA** · 08-26-2012, 12:04 AM

Disable the app: Settings --> Apps --> then select the app you want, click the disable button.

Keep in mind that Android manages memory very well, especially with JB. What is it that's running that you think is draining the battery?

**still1** · 08-26-2012, 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by NickA

Disable the app: Settings --> Apps --> then select the app you want, click the disable button.

Keep in mind that Android manages memory very well, especially with JB. What is it that's running that you think is draining the battery?

I dont think OP wants apps to be disabled but wants it to be closed when the app is closed after use.

There are two ways i know to do this. use task killer app

setup autokill app at a particular intervel or kill it manually whenever you can. there is also a widget which looks like the app icon and its one click to kill all app.

or in the developer option settings-- check the limit on background process

**Sock-Monkey Pete** · 08-26-2012, 07:33 PM

Hold up!

Jerry Hildenbrand wrote a wonderful article for threads just like this. I suggest the OP take a good hard gander (especially the part entitled The 'Task Killer' debate) at this before grabbing any task killers. RAM: What it is, how it's used, and why you shouldn't care | Android Central

**Eduardo06sp** · 08-26-2012, 07:50 PM

Sorry, I'm not much of an Android techy, but is this article saying that if you run something as big as Plants vs Zombies, its better to just push the home button rather than spamming back?

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**NickA** · 08-26-2012, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sock-Monkey Pete

Hold up!

Jerry Hildenbrand wrote a wonderful article for threads just like this. I suggest the OP take a good hard gander (especially the part entitled The 'Task Killer' debate) at this before grabbing any task killers. RAM: What it is, how it's used, and why you shouldn't care | Android Central

Exactly. Task killers cause more issues then they do help. Just let Android do it's thing. Check the apps you installed for what might be killing the battery. Or go to Settings --> Battery and see what is using up your battery.

**Dubbayoo** · 08-27-2012, 06:13 AM

Long press on the home button brings up running apps, to kill one side it to the right.

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**cinctus** · 08-27-2012, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Dubbayoo

Long press on the home button brings up running apps, to kill one side it to the right.

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Long press on the home button brings up Recent Apps which may NOT be running at that time.

I rather use OS Monitor that allows me to kill apps if possible (some are very persistent due to Android)

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**still1** · 08-27-2012, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by cinctus

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Long press on the home button brings up Recent Apps which may NOT be running at that time.

I rather use OS Monitor that allows me to kill apps if possible (some are very persistent due to Android)

Sent from over the rainbow through my Revolutionized and Liberated Aria (2.2.2).

yes, recent apps but if you swipe left or right, Android will kill it if its running.

**jconnors88** · 12-29-2012, 11:55 AM

Is there a way to check if the app is using WiFi even while it is not running? I have a mobile hotspot with limited usage and I'd like to make sure I am using it wisely.