5 Simple Ways to Close All Apps at Once on Your iPhone ~ future.housing.org.uk

We’ve all been there: you’re scrolling through your phone, opening app after app, until suddenly you realize that your phone is running slowly, or that you’ve used up all of your battery life, or that you’re just feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of apps that you have open. If this sounds like you, then it’s time to learn how to close all apps at once on your iPhone and free up some space, speed up your phone, and declutter your mind.

However, you may be hesitant to close all of your apps at once, especially if you frequently use them and want to quickly access them later. For this reason, before you start, decide which apps you want to keep open. For instance, if you are listening to Spotify or chatting with a friend on Messenger, you might choose to keep these apps open. You can also re-open your most-used apps quickly by swiping up from the bottom of your screen to access your dock, which contains the apps that you use most frequently.

Once you’ve decided which apps you want to keep open, you can close all of the others at once by following these steps: swipe up from the bottom of the screen, pause in the middle of the screen, and then swipe up again. This will bring up the App Switcher, which shows you all of the apps that you have open. To close an app, simply swipe up on the app’s preview. To close all of your apps at once, tap the “Close All” button in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Force Closing All Apps

Ending all your open applications at once can help free up memory on your iPhone, improving its performance and battery life. Here’s a step-by-step guide to force closing all your apps at once:

Step 1: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the App Switcher.

The App Switcher displays a horizontal row of cards representing all the apps you have open. Each card shows a preview of the app’s screen.

Step 2: Find the app you want to close.

Swipe left or right to scroll through the cards until you find the app you want to close.

Step 3: Swipe up on the app’s card to close it.

Swipe up on the app’s card with your finger until it disappears from the App Switcher. This will force close the app and remove it from memory.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all the apps you want to close.

Continue swiping up on the cards of all the apps you want to close until there are no more apps left in the App Switcher.

Note: Force closing apps will not delete any data from the apps. When you reopen the apps, they will start up again from where you left off.

Using the App Switcher

Closing Apps Individually Using the App Switcher

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone’s screen to open the App Switcher. This will display a horizontal carousel of all the apps that you have recently opened.
Find the app you want to close: Scroll through the carousel until you find the app you want to close.
Swipe up on the app’s card: Swipe up on the app’s card to close it. The app will be removed from the App Switcher and its data will not be saved.

Closing All Apps at Once Using the App Switcher

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone’s screen to open the App Switcher.
Swipe down on an app card: Swipe down on any app card at the top of the screen until the message "Close All Apps" appears.
Tap "Close All Apps": Tap on the "Close All Apps" button to close all of the apps that are currently open. All of the apps will be removed from the App Switcher and their data will not be saved.

Note: If you have any apps that you want to keep open, make sure to close them individually before closing all apps at once.

Power Cycling the iPhone

Power cycling, also known as a hard reset, is a method of closing all apps on your iPhone at once. It involves completely powering down the device and then turning it back on again.

To power cycle your iPhone, follow these steps:

Press and hold the Power button on the side of your iPhone for a few seconds.
Slide the power off slider to the right.
Wait for the iPhone to completely power down.
Once the iPhone is powered down, press and hold the Power button again until the Apple logo appears.

Power cycling your iPhone can resolve a variety of issues, including frozen apps, unresponsive touchscreens, and battery drain. It is a safe and effective way to close all apps and refresh your device.

Here is a table summarizing the steps to power cycle an iPhone:

Step	Action
1	Press and hold the Power button on the side of your iPhone for a few seconds.
2	Slide the power off slider to the right.
3	Wait for the iPhone to completely power down.
4	Once the iPhone is powered down, press and hold the Power button again until the Apple logo appears.

Soft Resetting the iPhone

Here’s a step-by-step guide on soft resetting your iPhone:

Step 1: Press and Release Volume Up Button

Quickly press and release the volume up button.

Step 2: Press and Release Volume Down Button

Immediately press and release the volume down button.

Step 3: Press and Hold Side Button

Continue holding the side button (formerly known as the power button) until the Apple logo appears.

Step 4: Detailed Explanation of "Press and Hold Side Button" Step

**iPhone 8 and Later:** Press and hold the side button.
**iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus:** Press and hold the volume down button and the side button simultaneously.

**iPhone 6s and Earlier:** Press and hold the power button (located at the top of the device) and the home button simultaneously.

Step 5: Release Buttons and Wait

Once you see the Apple logo, release the side button or the power button and volume down button (depending on your iPhone model).
The iPhone will restart automatically.

Using AssistiveTouch

The AssistiveTouch floating menu provides a quick way to access accessibility features and other helpful shortcuts, including the ability to close all apps in one easy step.

Step 1: Enable AssistiveTouch

Go to **Settings** > **Accessibility** > **Touch** > **AssistiveTouch** and toggle the switch to enable it.

Step 2: Customize the AssistiveTouch Menu

In the **AssistiveTouch** menu, tap **Customize Top Level Menu** and select the **More** option in the bottom left corner.

Step 3: Add the Home Button

Drag the **Home** button from the **More** list into an empty slot on the AssistiveTouch menu.

Step 4: Close All Apps

To close all apps, double-tap the **AssistiveTouch** button and tap the **Home** button on the menu. This will close all apps and return you to the home screen.

Step 5: Using the AssistiveTouch Shortcut

To make it even easier to close all apps, you can assign a shortcut to the **AssistiveTouch** menu. Here’s a detailed guide:

Steps	Instructions
1	Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch.
2	Tap Assign a Shortcut.
3	Select the desired shortcut (Single-Tap, Double-Tap, Long Press), and then tap Home.
4	Now, triggering the shortcut (single-tap, double-tap, or long-press) will close all open apps and take you back to the home screen.

Utilizing the Power Button

The power button on your iPhone serves multiple functions beyond turning the device on and off. It can also be utilized to force-close all running apps simultaneously. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Press and Hold the Power Button

Locate the power button on the side of your iPhone and press and hold it until the power off slider appears.

Step 2: Release the Power Button

Don’t slide the power off slider yet. Instead, release the power button once you see the slider on the screen.

Step 3: Open the App Switcher

Immediately after releasing the power button, quickly swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app switcher.

Step 4: Swipe Up on All App Previews

In the app switcher, you’ll see previews of all running apps. To close each app, simply swipe up on its preview. Repeat this process for all apps.

Step 5: Complete Force-Closing

Once you’ve swiped up on all app previews, the apps will be force-closed and removed from the app switcher. This indicates that all running apps have been successfully closed.

Note: Force-closing apps using this method should be used sparingly. It’s generally not necessary for daily use and may interfere with background processes essential for optimal iPhone performance.

Step	Action
1	Press and hold the power button until the power off slider appears.
2	Release the power button.
3	Quickly swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app switcher.
4	Swipe up on all app previews to force-close them.
5	The apps will be removed from the app switcher, indicating that they have been force-closed.

Uninstalling Unnecessary Apps

Decluttering your iPhone by removing unnecessary apps can free up storage space and improve the overall performance of your device. Follow these steps to uninstall unused apps:

Identify Unnecessary Apps: Go to your home screen and scroll through your installed apps. Identify any apps you don’t use regularly or no longer need.
Tap and Hold App Icon: Long-press the icon of the app you want to uninstall.
Choose "Remove App": A pop-up menu will appear. Select the "Remove App" option.
Confirm Removal: Another pop-up will ask you to confirm the uninstallation. Tap "Delete App" to proceed.
Wait for Uninstallation: The app will be uninstalled from your device. Wait for the process to complete.
Refresh Home Screen: Once the uninstallation is done, press the Home button or swipe up to refresh the home screen. The uninstalled app will be removed from your list.
Additional Tips:
a. Batch Uninstall: For multiple app removals, create a folder and move the unwanted apps into it. Long-press the folder and select "Remove Apps" to uninstall them in bulk.
b. Use Third-Party App Managers: There are apps available in the App Store that help you manage and uninstall apps more efficiently.
c. Check for App Updates: Before uninstalling an app, check if it has any pending updates. Updating an app can sometimes resolve issues that made you consider uninstalling it.

Managing Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh allows apps to refresh their content in the background without you having to open them.

This can be useful for apps that need to stay up-to-date with the latest information, such as news apps or social media apps.

However, it can also drain your battery and use up your data.

To manage background app refresh, go to:

Settings

General

Background App Refresh

Here, you can choose to turn off background app refresh for all apps, or you can select which apps you want to allow to refresh in the background.

To turn off background app refresh for all apps, tap the toggle switch at the top of the screen.

To select which apps you want to allow to refresh in the background, tap the app’s name and then select the “Background App Refresh” option.

You can also choose to disable background app refresh for individual apps by going to the app’s settings and turning off the “Background App Refresh” option.

Option	Description
Off	The app will not be allowed to refresh its content in the background.
Wi-Fi	The app will only be allowed to refresh its content in the background when connected to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi & Cellular	The app will be allowed to refresh its content in the background when connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.

Setting App Limits

To set app limits, long-press the app icon, tap “Screen Time,” and then tap “Add Limit.”

1. Choose App Category

Select the app category you want to limit, such as “Social Media” or “Games.”

2. Set Time Limit

Set the amount of time you want to spend in the app category each day. You can choose from 15 minutes to 2 hours.

3. Schedule App Limit

Choose the days and times when the app limit will be active. You can set different limits for different days.

4. Custom Limit

If you want to set a custom limit, tap “All Apps & Categories” and then select the apps you want to limit.

5. Add Downtime

Downtime is a time when you don’t want to be disturbed by app notifications. You can set downtime for specific hours each day or all day on certain days.

6. Block Specific Apps

If you want to completely block a specific app, tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions,” then tap “Allowed Apps” and turn off the switch for the app you want to block.

7. Screen Time Passcode

Set a screen time passcode to prevent others from changing your settings or disabling screen time.

8. Allow for Education and Reading

For educational apps and reading, you can choose to temporarily pause app limits when using those apps.

9. Use App Limits for Family Members

If you have a Family Sharing account, you can set app limits for other family members’ devices. To do this, go to “Settings” on the family member’s device, tap “Screen Time,” and then tap “Set Up Screen Time.”

Optimizing Storage Space

Maintaining a clutter-free iPhone is essential for optimal performance. Closing all running apps at once can significantly contribute to freeing up storage space and improving device responsiveness.

Force Quit Apps

To force quit an individual app, follow these steps:

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App Switcher.
Swipe left or right to find the app you want to close.
Swipe up on the app’s preview card to force it to quit.

Close Multiple Apps

To close multiple apps simultaneously, use the following method:

Go to the App Switcher (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
Place two fingers on the screen and swipe up to close multiple apps at once.
Continue swiping up until all desired apps are closed.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips to optimize storage space on your iPhone:
– Regularly delete unused apps and files.
– Use iCloud or an external hard drive to store photos and videos instead of keeping them on your device.
– Enable automatic app updates so that apps don’t accumulate unnecessary data over time.
– Consider using lite versions of apps to reduce their storage footprint.

Table

iOS Version	App Switcher Access
iOS 11 and later	Swipe up from the bottom of the screen
iOS 10 and earlier	Double-click the Home button

How to Close All Apps at Once on iPhone

If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of apps open on your iPhone at any given time. This can slow down your phone and make it difficult to find the app you’re looking for. Fortunately, there’s a way to close all your apps at once and free up some memory.

To close all your apps at once, follow these steps:

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the App Switcher.

Tap and hold on any app card.

Tap the red “X” in the corner of the app card to close it.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of your apps are closed.

Once you’ve closed all of your apps, your iPhone will be running faster and smoother. You’ll also be able to find the app you’re looking for more easily.