How do I force-quit an individual app on Apple Watch?
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08-10-2020 - |
Question
On my iPhone, I can force-quit the active app by double-clicking the home button and swiping the app to the top.
How can I force-quit / terminate the active app on the Apple Watch without restarting the entire device?
Solution
For watchOS 3 and newer:
- Press and hold the Side Button
- Press and hold the Digital Crown
For watchOS 2:
When the app that you would like to terminate is open:
- Press and hold the Side Button and wait until the shut down screen appear. Then let go of the side button.
- Press and hold the Side button again until the home screen appears.
Your formerly active app has now been terminated.
PS: The Side Button is the button below the Digital Crown.
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