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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Stop Running Apps

2026-10-22 21:15:33.48

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Stop Running Apps

Here's how to stop running apps if they freeze / hang or cause your Galaxy S9 / S9+ 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 is selected (upper-left).
    If necessary, tap the
    Dropdown icon Dropdown icon
    (upper-left) then select
    All
    .
  4. Locate then select the appropriate app.
    If system apps aren't visible, tap the
    Menu icon Menu icon
    Show system apps
    .
  5. Tap
    Force stop
    .
  6. To confirm, review the message then tap
    OK
    .