Windows Phone: End apps via Task Manager - how it works

If you want to end running apps on your Windows Phone, the task manager will help you. We'll show you how it's done.

Quit apps via task manager on Windows Phone

The task manager on your Windows Phone is not the task manager known from the computer. Its functions can only be retrofitted via apps such as "Device Diagnostics HUB". Nevertheless, the integrated task manager is perfect for closing running apps.

• So that closed apps do not continue to run in the background and use up battery, you should close them completely. To do this, double-tap the back arrow at the bottom left.
• Now the task manager opens with an overview of all running apps. If you drag a desired app down with your finger, it will be closed.

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