How to Close iPad Apps

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You can close any unresponsive iPad apps by opening the list of recently-used apps. Swiping an app out of this list will close it. If an app has frozen your iPad, you can force it to restart. Apps that cause consistent problems or that you don't use anymore can be deleted to free up space.

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Closing Apps

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    This will display your recently-used apps. [1]
    • If your iPad doesn't have a Home button, just do a short swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display your recently-used apps.
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    Swipe left and right to see the apps in the list.
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    You can also use two fingers to swipe two apps at once.
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    This will return you to the Home screen. [2]
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Resetting a Frozen iPad

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    The Sleep/Wake button can be found along the top of the iPad, and is used to turn the screen on and off. The Home button is in the center at the bottom.
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    The screen will shut off before the Apple logo appears. Continue to hold both buttons until you see the logo. [3]
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    Once you see the Apple logo, you can release the buttons and wait while your iPad finishes booting up. This may take a minute or two.
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Deleting Apps

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    The apps will begin wiggling after a moment.
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    You can switch your Home screens while the apps are wiggling.
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    The app will be deleted. You can download it again at any time from the App Store.
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201330
      2. ↑ http://www.imore.com/how-kill-or-force-quit-apps-iphone-ipad
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559

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      1. Double-tap the home button.
      2. Swipe left or right to the app.
      3. Swipe up on the app to close it.

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