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Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Stop Running Apps

2026-10-22 21:17:00.703

Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Stop Running Apps

Here's how to stop apps from running on your Galaxy S7 / S7 edge.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
     Settings icon >
    Apps
    .
  3. Ensure All apps is selected (upper-left).
    If necessary, tap the
    Dropdown icon
     Dropdown icon (upper-right) then select
    All apps
    .
  4. Locate then select the appropriate app.
    If system apps aren't visible, tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu (upper-right) >
    Show system apps
    .
  5. Tap
    FORCE STOP
    .
  6. To confirm, review the message then tap
    FORCE STOP
    .