To close apps on your Samsung Watch 5, you need to access the recent apps screen and swipe up on the app you wish to close. This helps manage open applications, potentially improving performance and battery life.
While smartwatches are efficient at managing background processes, manually closing apps can be useful if an app is unresponsive or if you want to ensure it's not consuming resources. The process is straightforward and quick, giving you control over what's running on your device.
Steps to Close Recent Apps
Follow these simple steps directly from your Samsung Watch 5 screen to close recently used applications:
- Access the Apps Screen: From your watch screen, swipe up to open the full list of available applications.
- Open Recent Apps: Look for and tap the Recent apps icon. This icon typically looks like three vertical lines or squares arranged in a way that suggests multiple open windows.
- View Recent Apps: You will see a list or carousel of apps you've used recently. Swipe left or right through this list to view all recently used apps.
- Close an App: To close a specific app from this list, swipe the app up. Swiping it up removes it from the recent apps list and closes it in the background.
You can repeat step 4 for any other apps you wish to close from the recent list.
Quick Reference: Closing Apps
Here's a quick breakdown of the action and its result:
| Action on Recent App Screen | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Swipe Left or Right | View other apps |
| Tap an App | Open the app |
| Swipe an App Up | Close the app |
This process focuses specifically on closing apps that have been recently opened, not uninstalling them. Closing an app simply stops its active process, freeing up memory and CPU cycles on your watch.
By following these steps, you can easily manage the apps running on your Samsung Watch 5, keeping your device running smoothly.
