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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Stop Running Apps

2026-10-22 20:04:32.999

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Stop Running Apps

Here's how to stop running apps if they freeze / hang or cause your Galaxy Note8 to crash, reset or run slowly.
  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
    Show system apps
    .
  5. Tap
    Force stop
    .
  6. To confirm, review the message then tap
    Force stop
    .