Hi there! I'm a tech enthusiast and have been using iPhones since the very first model. I've seen all the changes and updates throughout the years, and I'm happy to share my knowledge, especially when it comes to the iPhone 6.

So you want to know how to close apps on your iPhone 6? It might seem counterintuitive, but you actually shouldn't force close apps regularly on an iPhone. Let me explain why and then I'll guide you on how to do it if absolutely necessary.

**Why You Shouldn't Force Close Apps Regularly**

It's a common misconception that leaving apps running in the background drains your battery and slows down your iPhone. In reality, iOS is a very intelligent operating system. Here's how it handles apps:

* Active Apps: When you're actively using an app, it's using your phone's resources.
* Background Apps (Recently Used): When you hit the Home button, the app goes into a suspended state. It's essentially "frozen" and not using up significant battery life or processing power. Think of it like pausing a movie – it remembers where you left off.
* Unused Apps: iOS automatically manages unused apps and will close them completely if needed to free up resources.

Force closing apps disrupts this process. When you relaunch an app you've force closed, your iPhone needs to load it from scratch, which actually uses more battery than simply bringing it back from its suspended state.

When to Force Close Apps

There are a few instances when force closing an app might be necessary:

* App Unresponsiveness: If an app is frozen or glitching, force closing it can often resolve the issue.
* Battery Drain: If you notice an app is unusually draining your battery, even when you're not actively using it, force closing it and checking for updates is a good idea.

How to Close Apps on an iPhone 6

Now, if you do need to close an app on your iPhone 6, here's how:


1. Double-click the Home button. This will bring up the App Switcher, showing all your recently used apps.

2. Find the app you want to close. You can swipe left or right to scroll through the open apps.

3. Swipe up on the app's preview card. Swipe upwards with your finger to fling the app off the screen and close it.

Remember: Closing apps frequently isn't necessary and can actually be counterproductive. Trust iOS to manage your apps efficiently.

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Close background apps - Apple iPhone 6 PlusFrom the home screen, press the Home key twice.Recently active applications are displayed. To close an application, swipe the application upwards. Repeat for each open application.Tap the home screen.The background applications are now closed.read more >>