End active applications

Some applications aren't ended completely when you return to the home screen. If you don't end them from the list of active applications, they keep running in the background which may slow down your phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
  • 1
    Find "the active applications icon"
    • Press and hold the Home key.
    • Press the active applications icon.
  • 2
    End active applications
    • To end an application:
    • Press End next to the required application.
    • To end all applications:
    • Press End all.
    • Press OK.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.