How to Force Quit (Kill) an App on Your iPhone [Video]

These are instructions on how to force quit (kill) an app on your iPhone. You may need to follow these steps if an app on your device has become unresponsive.

This tutorial applies to iPhone X, iPhone XR/XS/Max, iPhone 11/Pro/Max and newer devices.





Step One
Swipe up from the bottom of your display and pause slightly in the middle of the screen to bring up the multitasking viewer.




Step Two
Swipe right or left to find the app that you want to close.


Step Three
Swipe up on the app’s preview to force quit the app.


Step Four
Tap outside of the preview windows to return to your SpringBoard.




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