You may be able to tap an X in the top corner of the app’s window instead of swiping away the app. To close all open apps at once, tap Close all or Clear all. [2] X Research source
You can also swipe down from the top of the screen (you may have to use two fingers) and then tap the gear icon in the top-right corner. Use this method if you’ve already closed the app in the Recent Apps list but are still having app or performance issues.
The confirmation message you see may also inform you that force-closing an app can cause the app to misbehave—this is because stopping an open app while it’s running could prevent it from finishing operations or saving files.
A service is a background process that doesn’t have an app-like user interface. [4] X Research source It’s rare that anyone other than a developer would need to shut down a service, which is why this feature is hidden in the Developer Options section of your Settings.
Depending on your Android, you may have to tap System before you’ll see an About option.
On some Androids, this option will be Processes or Process Stats.
On some Androids, this option will be Processes or Process Stats.
Keep in mind that many services are required to keep your Android running, so closing the wrong service may crash or reboot your phone or tablet. Avoid stopping any apps labeled “Google” or “Android” for best results.
You may have to tap OK or Stop to confirm this step. The service may restart automatically if you re-open its associated app or reboot your phone or tablet.
