View or Close Running Apps

 In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Access recent apps
• Open an app
• Switch between apps
• Close an app
 

For information on viewing app and data usage, please visit the View & Manage Data tutorial. Learn more from Apple support articles:

• Understand multitasking and background activity on your iPhone
• Force an app to close in iOS
 

Access recent apps

To view recently used apps, double-press the Home button.

Open an app

Select the desired app.

Switch between apps

Swipe left or right to find the app you want to use.

Close an app

Swipe up on the desired app you wish to close.