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If you’re an iPhone user, you know that running multiple apps in the background can drain your battery quickly. To prevent this, you can easily close apps on your phone by swiping up on the screen for each app. But what about closing apps on your Apple Watch?
It’s not as straightforward as closing apps on your iPhone, but it can be done. In this guide, we’ll show you how to force quit an app on your Apple Watch to save battery life.
How to Force Quit an App on Your Apple Watch
To force quit an app on your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- Press the Digital Crown to go to the Home screen.
- Find the app you want to force quit and swipe up on the screen to close it.
- If the app is still running and you want to force quit it, press and hold the side button until the power off screen appears.
- Release the side button and then press and hold it again until the app disappears and you’re taken to the Home screen.
That’s it! Now you know how to force quit an app on your Apple Watch.
How to Remove Glances from Your Apple Watch
If an app is a Glance (a simplified version of the app that provides a quick overview of its information), you can remove it to save battery life. Here’s how:
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
- Go to My Watch and then tap on Glances.
- Find the Glance you want to remove and tap on the red circle next to it.
- Tap on Remove to delete the Glance from your Apple Watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can force quitting apps on my Apple Watch damage the device?
No, force quitting apps on your Apple Watch won’t damage the device. It’s a normal function that’s intended to help save battery life.
Can I force quit all apps on my Apple Watch at once?
No, you can’t force quit all apps on your Apple Watch at once. You have to force quit each app individually by following the steps outlined above.