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how to close apps(camera for example),not just going back to Home screen?

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nickfree
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i would like to close an app immediately after I'm done with it, and not having to do it by going to the home screen and then press for 2 seconds on the home button etc.

i would like to close an app immediately after I'm done with it, and not having to do it by going to the home screen and then press for 2 seconds on the home button etc.

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Hi nickfree,

You can just press and hold the home button from within the app and then swipe up on the app thumbnail to close it.

Thanks, Michelle

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mluna
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Hi nickfree,

You can just press and hold the home button from within the app and then swipe up on the app thumbnail to close it.

Thanks, Michelle

Andrew
Andrew
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You can also press the X in the top left corner to close the app as well.

nickfree
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i was thinking more of an integrated x button in within the the app without having to press/hold the home button, but that's ok. Thanks.