Open, close, switch apps

Open and close apps

To open an app, swipe up from the bottom of your home screen, then touch the app.

You don't need to close apps. Android manages the memory and battery that apps use, so you don't need to worry about leaving apps open.

To close one app, touch to return to your home screen.

To close all apps, touch . In your recent apps, swipe all the way right and touch Clear all.

Switch between open apps

  1. Touch to see your recently used apps.

  2. In your list of recent apps:

    • Swipe left or right to see more apps.
    • Touch any app screen to return to it.
Tips
  • Touch twice to switch between your two most recently used apps.
  • Use two apps at once with split screen.

Get help using an app

To search this help, touch at the top of this page, and type keywords (like “add contact”).

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, check for app-specific help:

  1. Open the app.
  2. Touch or .
  3. Look for Help or Settings > Help.