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How to Close Apps on Any Model of Apple Watch

How to shut applications on your Apple Watch may be on your mind if you have purchased a new device and are getting to know it. Although the procedure may seem a little complex, it is really rather easy and fast. It is best to close apps that you aren't using or don't require in order to save battery life. Even though you won't save much, it makes little sense to always have programs open in the background. This handy tutorial will walk you through closing applications on your Apple Watch. We'll also explain what to do if an Apple Watch app freezes. Now let's get started!

The procedures listed here may be used to end applications on any Apple Watch model running watchOS 9 or earlier.

How to End an App on an Apple Watch

1. If your Apple Watch is running watchOS 9 or a previous version, press and hold the Side button. You can see which applications are open in the background by doing this.

2. To see the recently launched applications on watchOS 10, double tap the Digital Crown.

3. Next, navigate through the open applications using your finger or the Digital Crown.

4. Then, swipe left on the app that you want to close .

5. Ultimately, to end an app on your Apple Watch Series 8, use the X button (in the red box).

6. To stop using additional Apple Watch applications, repeat these procedures.

: How to Force Apple Watch Apps to CloseYou will need to forcibly end an app on your Apple Watch if it freezes or stops responding. This is how the procedure operates:Take note: On an Apple Watch, an app must be open and visible on the screen in order to be forced to close.1. Hold down and press the side button .till the power off and Emergency call (SOS) buttons appear in the upper right corner.2. After that, hold down the Digital Crown button until the watch face displays and the app shuts.

How to Restart an Apple WatchRestarting your Apple Watch is recommended if you are unable to end applications using the aforementioned techniques. Your Apple Watch Series 7's open applications will all be closed. There are two approaches to this:1. Use to restart your Apple Watch If your Apple Watch can be turned on and off, all you have to do is press the side button. The instructions are available in our special tutorial on how to switch off and on your Apple Watch.2. Apple Watch Force Restart: Hold down both the side button and the Digital Crown at the same time until the Apple logo appears if your Apple Watch is unresponsive or if the screen has frozen.Double tapping the Digital Crown on watchOS 10 will display the open applications on your wristwatch. Press the side button on watchOS 9 or previous versions to see the recently launched applications.It's best to close apps that you aren't using. An excessive number of open programs will use up needless CPU resources. Closing applications that you aren't actively using is a wonderful suggestion if your Apple Watch battery is dying too soon.To install an app on your Apple Watch, visit the App Store, search for it, select the Get/Price option that appears next to it, and then double-press the side button. When your iPhone and wristwatch are synced, you may use the iPhone to install applications on your Apple Watch. Navigate to the Available Apps area by opening the Watch app -> My Watch tab and scrolling down. Lastly, locate the app and choose Install .You may remove applications from your Apple Watch using the watch itself or your iPhone.Here are some tips for preserving your Apple Watch's battery life:In other words,1. Opt for muted or darker wallpaper.2. Avoid using a display that is too bright.3. Decrease the number of times your heart rate and GPS are recorded.4. Restrict the number of alerts you get.5. Make use of Low Power mode.6. Disable any functionality you are not using or needing.