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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Stop Running Apps

2026-10-22 21:18:58.864

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Stop Running Apps

Here's how to stop running apps if they freeze / hang or cause your Galaxy S8 / S8+ to crash, reset or run slowly.
  1. From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
    These instructions 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 menu icon (upper-right) then select
    All
    .
  4. Locate then select the appropriate app.
    If system apps aren't visible, tap the
    Menu icon Vertical more menu icon
    Show system apps
    .
  5. Tap an app.
  6. Tap
    Force stop
    .
  7. Tap
    Force stop
     to confirm.