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[AC Question]

How do you turn apps off in group? There are a ton of apps on my Samsung4....I do not want them all. When I go to app manager - under the tab "running" there are so many and I do not know how to turn them off unless I go into each individually and stop.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It is normal for many apps to be Running, because that's how Android works--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 that you never use, it may still be beneficial to Disable them (or Turn Off). Go to the Application Manager, select the app, and tap Disable/Turn Off. This applies to system apps or preinstalled bloatware only. Apps you installed can simply be uninstalled. Be aware that some apps can't be Disabled, either.