How to Force Close/Quit Apps On iPhone X – Quickly & Safely

Last updated June 16, 2021
Written by:
Novak Bozovic
Novak Bozovic
Tech & VPN Content Specialist

In case you've got your hands on the brand-new iPhone X, you've probably installed a bunch of different apps. One of the interesting things abuts this phone is its large screen. This feature can make your old apps look new. However, what to do when you face a non-responsive app? In other words, let's take a look at how to force close running apps on iPhone X.

How to Close Apps on iPhone X?

A couple of years back, Apple had introduced a new method of force-closing apps. This still applies to all iOS devices, but not to the iPhone X. Instead, there is a new way to close apps. Continue reading to learn more.

We'll talk about how you can close responsive and active apps, as well as how to force-close non-responsive apps.

How to close apps on iPhone X

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How to Close Responsive Apps on iPhone X?

There is a new kind of gesture for entering the multitasking view and closing iOS apps. You need to swipe up from the bottom portion of the screen - and then you need to pause with your finger in the middle of the screen. You will immediately see all your active apps. This is your answer to - How to close apps on iPhone X?

How to Close Non-Responsive Apps on iPhone X?

At times, you may encounter apps that freeze on your iPhone's screen. When that happens, you will need to force-close that app.

Conclusion

We hope you've managed to use this guide to close non-responsive apps. Also, we hope that now you know how to quit apps on iPhone X. In case none of the above-mentioned solutions work, you can always force restart your iPhone.

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