Alex Ruben
How to Efficiently Close Apps on Your iPad Air (M3 and Others)
Closing apps on your iPad Air can help improve performance and battery life by ensuring that unnecessary applications are not running in the background. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to properly close apps, regardless of whether your device has a home button or is a newer model without one. By mastering this skill, you can maintain a smooth and efficient user experience on your iPad.
Before you begin, ensure your iPad is updated to the latest version of iPadOS to take advantage of any performance improvements and features. No special downloads or settings are required for this process; simply follow the steps below.
Step 1: Identify Your iPad Type
To close apps correctly, you need to determine whether your iPad has a physical home button or not. Models with a home button include older iPads, while newer models rely on gesture controls. This distinction is crucial for choosing the right method to close your apps.
Step 2: Closing Apps on iPads with a Home Button
If your iPad has a home button, start by double-pressing the Home button. This action will display all the apps currently running on your device. You will see a carousel of app previews. To close an app, swipe up on the app preview you wish to close. Additionally, you can press the Home button once to exit the app switcher after closing the desired applications.
Step 3: Closing Apps on iPads without a Home Button
For iPads that do not have a home button, the process is slightly different. Begin by swiping up from the bottom of the screen towards the middle. This gesture will bring up the app switcher, showing all the currently running apps. To close an app, simply swipe up on the app preview you want to close. To exit the app switcher, swipe down or tap on any area outside of the app previews.
Step 4: Confirming App Closure
After closing apps, you can confirm that they are no longer running by returning to the app switcher. If the app previews are no longer visible, it indicates that those apps have been successfully closed. Regularly closing unused apps can help maintain your device’s performance.
Extra Tips & Common Issues
When closing apps, remember that force-closing is generally not needed unless an app is unresponsive. Closing apps frequently can be unnecessary, as iOS manages app resources efficiently in the background. If you experience issues with a specific app, consider restarting your iPad as a troubleshooting step.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily manage and close apps on your iPad Air to improve its performance. Regularly closing apps can help conserve battery life and keep your device running smoothly. If you have any further questions or need assistance with other iPad functionalities, feel free to explore additional guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I close multiple apps at once?
While you cannot close multiple apps simultaneously with a single gesture, you can swipe up on several app previews one after the other in quick succession.
Is it necessary to close apps frequently?
Generally, iOS handles background processes efficiently, so frequent app closure is not necessary unless you encounter problems with specific apps.
What should I do if an app won’t close?
If an app is unresponsive and won’t close, use the app switcher to swipe up on the app. If that fails, you may need to restart your iPad to resolve any issues.