Have you ever wondered what apps or processes are running on your iPhone? Checking what’s running on your device can help you identify and close any resource-draining apps, optimize performance, and extend battery life. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to check what’s running on your iPhone.
Step 1: Launch the “Settings” app from your iPhone’s home screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on “General.”
Step 3: In the General settings, tap on “Background App Refresh.”
Step 4: You will see a list of installed apps with toggle switches beside them. These switches indicate whether apps are allowed to refresh their content in the background.
Step 5: To see which apps are currently running in the background, go back to the previous screen and tap on “Battery.”
Step 6: On the Battery screen, you will find a list of apps along with the percentage of battery they have consumed. The apps listed at the top usually indicate the most battery-intensive apps or active processes.
Step 7: Tap on any app from the list to get more details about its battery usage, including active usage and background activity.
Now that you know how to check what’s running on your iPhone, you can manage your apps more effectively and optimize your device’s performance.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 1. Helps identify resource-draining apps. | 1. Limited control over background activity for individual apps. |
| 2. Allows you to optimize device performance. | 2. Requires manual checking and monitoring. |
| 3. Helps extend battery life. | 3. Limited information on system-level processes. |
Video Tutorial:How do you check what is running in the background?
How do you turn off what’s running in the background?
To turn off what’s running in the background on your device, you can follow these steps:
1. For iPhone 14 running iOS 16:
a. On the home screen, swipe up from the bottom or swipe down from the top-right corner (on devices without a home button) to access the App Switcher.
b. Swipe left or right to navigate through the open app cards to find the app you want to close.
c. Swipe the app card up and off the top of the screen to close it.
2. For iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Plus running iOS 16:
a. On the home screen, swipe up from the bottom or swipe down from the top-right corner (on devices without a home button) to access the App Switcher.
b. Swipe left or right to navigate through the recently used apps and locate the app you want to close.
c. Swipe the app card up and off the top of the screen to close it.
By following these steps, you can effectively close apps running in the background on your iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Plus. It’s important to note that closing apps in the background can help improve performance and preserve battery life on your device. However, iOS is designed to manage background processes efficiently, so you usually don’t need to worry about closing apps manually unless you’re experiencing issues with specific apps or performance.
How do I make sure my apps aren’t running in the background?
To ensure that your apps aren’t running in the background on your iPhone (model iPhone 14, running iOS 16), follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “General”.
3. Tap on “Background App Refresh”.
4. Here, you’ll find a list of all the apps installed on your device.
5. To disable background app refresh for all apps, turn off the toggle switch at the top.
6. If you want to disable background refresh for specific apps only, scroll through the list, and turn off the toggle switch next to each app that you don’t want running in the background.
Disabling background app refresh can help improve your device’s battery life and reduce data usage. However, keep in mind that certain apps may need background refresh to function properly, such as messaging or navigation apps. It’s a good practice to review the list and disable background refresh for apps that you don’t use frequently or that you don’t need to operate in the background.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your apps aren’t unnecessarily running in the background, conserving system resources and optimizing your iPhone’s performance.
How do I turn off apps running in the background on my iPhone?
To turn off apps running in the background on your iPhone, follow these steps:
1. Open the App Switcher: On iPhone models with a Home button, double-press the Home button. On iPhone models without a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold briefly.
2. Browse through the app cards: You will see a list of thumbnail images representing the apps currently running in the background.
3. Swipe the app cards up or off the screen: Swipe the app cards upward, off the screen, to close those apps. You can close multiple apps at once by using multiple fingers or swiping multiple app cards simultaneously.
4. Return to the Home screen: Press the Home button (on models with a Home button) or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (on models without a Home button) to return to the main screen.
By following these steps, you can easily close apps running in the background on your iPhone. This will help improve overall device performance, extend battery life, and ensure that your iPhone runs smoothly.
It’s worth noting that closing apps in the background is generally not necessary as iOS is designed to manage app resources efficiently. However, manually closing unnecessary apps can be beneficial in specific situations, such as when an app is misbehaving or consuming excessive battery.
How do I allow apps to run in the background on my iPhone?
To enable apps to run in the background on your iPhone, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “General.”
3. From the General settings menu, select “Background App Refresh.”
4. You’ll see a list of apps that have the ability to refresh their content in the background. Toggle the switch next to each app to allow them to run in the background.
It’s important to note that enabling background app refresh for all apps can potentially impact battery life and data usage. Therefore, it’s recommended to selectively enable this feature for apps that you frequently use and want to receive updates from in the background.
By allowing apps to run in the background, you can ensure that you receive timely notifications, content updates, and other app-related functionality without having to actively keep the app open on your screen. This way, you can continue using other apps or put your device to sleep while still receiving information from your desired apps in the background.
Please keep in mind that specific steps or the location of settings may vary depending on your iPhone model and the version of iOS you are running. However, the general concept of enabling background app refresh remains consistent across most iOS versions.
How do I close all apps running in the background?
To close all apps running in the background on your iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Plus with iOS 16, you can follow these steps:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone with Touch ID) or swipe down from the top right corner of the screen (iPhone with Face ID) to open the App Switcher or multitasking screen.
2. On the multitasking screen, you will see all the apps that are currently open or running in the background.
3. To close one app, swipe left or right to find the app you want to close. Once you locate it, swipe it up or flick it off the screen to close the app.
4. If you want to close multiple apps at once, instead of swiping away the apps one by one, use multiple fingers or multiple taps to swipe up (or flick up) on multiple app previews simultaneously. This will allow you to close several apps quickly.
5. Continue swiping up (or flicking up) on the app previews until you have closed all the apps you want to close.
6. Once you have closed all the desired apps, simply tap on the blank area of the screen or press the Home button (if your iPhone has one) to exit the multitasking screen and return to the home screen.
Closing background apps on your iPhone can help conserve battery life and free up system resources. However, it’s worth mentioning that iOS is designed to manage background app processes efficiently, so you generally don’t need to worry about manually closing apps unless you’re experiencing performance issues or troubleshooting specific problems.