How do I turn off apps running in the background on my iPhone?

Here's how:
  1. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
  2. From the list of apps shown, use the toggle to turn Background App Refresh on or off for each app.
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How do I stop apps from running in the background?

Stop Apps From Running in the Background on Android
  1. Go to Settings > Apps.
  2. Select an app you want to stop, then tap Force Stop. The app will relaunch when you restart your phone. ...
  3. The app clears battery or memory issues only until you restart your phone.
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How do I find out what is running in the background on my iPhone?

You can see what apps you have running by going to the App Switcher. You can see what apps have access to Background App Refresh in Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
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How do I see which apps are running on my iPhone?

Use the App Switcher
  1. To see all your open apps in the App Switcher, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then pause in the center of the screen. ...
  2. To browse the open apps, swipe right, then tap the app you want to use.
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How can I tell if apps are running in the background?

Process to see what Android apps are currently running in the background involves the following steps-
  1. Go to your Android's “Settings”
  2. Scroll down. ...
  3. Scroll down to the "Build number" heading.
  4. Tap the "Build number" heading seven times – Content write.
  5. Tap the "Back" button.
  6. Tap "Developer Options"
  7. Tap "Running Services"
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Which apps are running in the background?

In Android 4.0 to 4.2, hold the "Home" button or press the "Recently Used Apps" button to view the list of running apps. To close any of the apps, swipe it to the left or to the right. In older Android versions, open the Settings menu, tap "Applications," tap "Manage Applications" and then tap the "Running" tab.
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How can I tell what is draining my iPhone battery?

How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Usage
  1. Open the Settings app and tap Battery.
  2. Swipe up to reveal your list of battery usage by app.
  3. You'll see the apps you use and information about how much battery each is using, plus how much time the app spends running in the background.
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What is killing my iPhone battery?

Keeping your iPhone's screen at full brightness is a likely culprit when your iPhone battery drains fast, but it's easily remedied. To dim your iPhone brightness to save battery: Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen.
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What apps are draining my battery?

On both Apple and Android devices, go to Settings > Battery to see a list of which apps are hogging power on your device.
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How do you close running apps?

How to Close Apps Using the Apps Manager
  1. Open the settings and tap Apps & notifications. ...
  2. Tap See all <#> apps and then locate the problem app that you want to shut down. ...
  3. Select the app and choose Force stop. ...
  4. Tap OK or Force stop to confirm that you want to kill the running app.
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Why does my iPhone battery drain when not in use?

Any apps that are turned on here will cause your battery to drain faster. Also check to see what you have turned on under location services because any apps and/or settings using location services will also drain your battery faster.
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Which iPhone apps use most battery?

Not so coincidentally, the apps that are the biggest time sucks are also among the biggest battery drainers. Social media apps including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube, and WhatsApp are in the top 20, and all permit 11 features to run in the background.
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Does leaving apps open drain battery iPhone?

No, leaving apps open doesn't drain your phone's battery. It rather conserves the resources that it takes to relaunch the app. Why do apps run in the background? Apps refresh in the background to fetch updates, notifications, or run ads.
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Is it better to close apps on iPhone?

iPhone's automatic resource management is so good that you never need to worry about an app paused in the background slowing down the app you're using in the foreground. Officially, Apple says “You should close an app only if it's unresponsive.”
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How long do iPhone batteries last?

Understand how your phone battery degrades

An iPhone lithium-ion battery typically holds up to 500 charge cycles, or about two years; before you will see a degrading of the battery to 80% of its full capacity.
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What drains phone battery the most?

GPS is one of the heaviest drains on the battery – as you've probably noticed after using Google Maps to navigate your last road trip. When you're not actively using navigation, swipe down to access Quick Settings, and toggle it off. You'll be prompted to re-enable it when you use Maps.
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How do I put my apps to sleep?

Navigate to and open Settings, and then tap Battery and device care. Tap Battery, and then tap Background usage limits. The following settings will be available: Put unused apps to sleep: If you haven't used an app in a while, it will automatically be put to sleep.
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What does turning off background app refresh do?

This will prevent the app from using mobile data unless you're using it in the foreground. Background usage when on Wi-Fi isn't affected. 3 Images.
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Why is my phone battery dying so fast all of a sudden?

Here are some of the most common ones: There are too many push notifications and alerts draining the battery. There are too many apps running location services. There are too many apps running in the background.
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When should I replace my iPhone battery?

The best time to replace your iPhone's battery is the moment you notice the device won't hold a sufficient charge to power you through the day. In other words, if the charge your iPhone holds fails to suit your needs or makes the device unusable, get a new battery.
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How do I increase the health of my iPhone battery?

8 Ways to Maintain Your iPhone's Battery Health
  1. Avoid Maximizing Your Charge Cycles. ...
  2. Don't Leave Your iPhone Without Charge for Too Long. ...
  3. Don't Leave Your iPhone Charged Overnight. ...
  4. Turn Off Unused Features. ...
  5. Use Only Official Apple Chargers. ...
  6. Avoid Extreme Temperature Changes. ...
  7. Invest in an iPhone Case.
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Why is my battery going down when I'm not using it?

Even if you are not using your phone, there are certain processes running in the background that slowly drain its battery, which is normal. Also, if your phone's battery has become old and worn out, it is likely to drain faster.
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How do you close apps on iPhone 11 without home button?

On iPhones running iOS 11, you can tap and hold on the left edge of the screen until an app appears and then drag it towards the center of the screen to bring up the App switcher. Then just swipe the app up and off the screen to close it.
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