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End active applications

Some applications aren't ended completely when you return to standby mode, but keep running in the background unless you end them from the list of active applications. Follow these instructions to end active applications.

Samsung Galaxy S III
Samsung Galaxy S III
  • 1
    Find "Task manager"
    • Press and hold the Home key.
    • Press Task manager.
  • 2
    End active applications
    • To end an application:
    • Press End next to the required application.
    • To end all applications:
    • Press End all.
  • 3
    Exit
    • Press the Home key to return to standby mode.