We’re starting to get a lot of questions about it as the impressive new HTC 10 smartphone is now available in the United States and will be coming to more carriers soon. This guide will explain how to close or clear running apps on HTC 10 to improve performance and save battery life.
With a powerful Quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and a larger 5.2-inch Quad HD display, users will be able to run tons of apps, games, music players, and more, which will now sit idle when not in use. We want to close applications that are no longer needed.
The new HTC 10 was announced on April 12 and will be available in the United States on May 5 from Verizon, May 13 from Sprint, and also from T-Mobile or HTC.com. Once owners have it, they will want to learn how to use it. Cleaning or closing apps is a very common task, but iPhone converts or first-time smartphone buyers will want to know how to do it. Read on to find out how.
When it comes to Android, in most cases owners should let the operating system manage the memory and latest apps, not to mention the 4GB of RAM it can multitask without a hitch. This phone has more than enough power to have tons of apps open for users to switch between. However, there may be times when a user might want to clear apps running non-essential apps.
Unlike other operating systems, Google’s Android OS does an excellent job of managing apps and multitasking, putting apps in a low-power state ready to take action when needed. With Android 6.0, a feature called “Doze” does this even better, putting apps to sleep at low power until needed again. It’s very fast and efficient, but not for everyone. Lets start.
Instructions
Clearing apps from memory or multitasking menu on HTC 10 is very easy and similar to previous models or most Samsung or Android devices. At the bottom of the screen are the back, home, and square icon buttons. The last one on the right is the multitasking or app switcher button. It’s something most owners rarely touch, but it can make anyone more productive in seconds.
Simply tap the square-like button at the bottom right of the screen. This is the multitasking menu key that brings up all currently used and running applications. For those who don’t know, switching from Gmail to YouTube, then browser and back to Gmail with this button is extremely fast and efficient. However, this is also where a quick swipe will close and kill apps.
Above is what owners will see when they tap the multitasking key. It is a rollodex style card UI filled with all running applications. Then on the right, you can see that I swipe with my finger to clear and close Google Play Music. A quick swipe and the app is permanently closed until a user opens it again.
It’s a good idea to leave things like phones, messages, and even browsers here, especially if you use them frequently. Clearing the SMS text app only means that the next time a message comes in it will need to reboot and it will be more battery wastage than leaving it idle. This same rule applies to all apps, so only turn off the ones you won’t need anymore. It’s a good idea to clean up large apps like Google Maps, Navigation, or the battery-draining Facebook app.
One swipe and the app is cleared. Any saved progress or the website you might be on will have to be reloaded the next time you use that app. Swipe to clear apps on HTC 10, that’s it. However, there is another option below which is “Clear All”. Most manufacturers offer this, but it’s not something we would recommend. Many owners touch it multiple times throughout the day thinking it will help, but Android manages system apps and memory so well that it doesn’t help as much as people think.
However, tapping this button at the bottom will actually close and clear every single app running on the phone. Above you can see that it now says “Your recent apps appear here” and this is because there are none to display, I closed all running apps.
Several times this option is a good idea before going to bed at night, on the way to work, or when a user knows they won’t be using the phone for a long time. In any other case, let the phone handle everything for you. It’s a smartphone after all.
That’s all you need to know. Press the square button on the bottom right corner of the phone, swipe any app you don’t want to open and run anymore and close the app on HTC 10. If you have any other questions, drop us a comment below.