Cannot remove locked apps

[Android Central Question]

On the app carousel some of my apps have a lock icon in the top right corner, which I cannot unlock. How do I get rid of the locked icon and unlock the doors to enable me to close the fully. They seem quite random as not all are locked, just a few. I have tried the app 'pin' feature and that makes no difference. Thanks for your help

 

[belodion]

If you are referring to Recents, the locked status means that those apps will not be closed from RAM, which is useful in some cases. Tap or press the lock icon to change that setting.
If you mean something else, or still have problems, tell us. https://forums.androidcentral.com/ask-question/409154-join-android-central-community.html

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! It'd help to know which phone you have, and also to see a screenshot: http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...ide-how-post-screenshots-android-central.html. You'll have to register first.

 

[mustang7757]

I'll give a screenshot for recent app cards