Have you ever experienced an app freezing, lagging, or not working as expected? Sometimes, the simplest fix is fully closing and reopening the app. This process refreshes the app, clears temporary glitches, and can even improve performance. Whether you're troubleshooting or just want a fresh start, this guide will walk you through how to properly close and relaunch an app on different devices.
iOS
To close ThePhotoStick Omni mobile app on an iPhone, do the following:
From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen.
Swipe right or left to find ThePhotoStick Omni app.
Swipe up on the app to close it.
See Apple’s document for more information: Close an app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support
Here is a screen recording I took on an iPhone showing this. My voice is a bit goofy as I’m wearing rubber bands with my braces so sorry about that!
Video showing an issue with the app that is resolved by closing and re-opening the app:
Android
Closing an app on Android can vary depending on the Android version and phone manufacturer. So, you may need to check your documentation for your particular phone and android version. Generally, though, most Android phones have the classic Navigation bar with the Recents, Home, and Back buttons at the bottom of your screen. You can easily close an app using the “Recent” button on the Navigation bar.
For example, ThePhotoStick Omni mobile app on a Samsung Galaxy S22 can be closed by doing the following:
Tap the “Recents” button on the Navigation Bar
Swipe left or right to find ThePhotoStick Omni app
Swipe up on the app to close it.