How to Close All Windows on Your iPhone

Are you tired of having multiple apps running in the background, eating away at your iPhone's memory? Closing all windows at once can be a lifesaver for those who want to declutter their device and free up some space. Unfortunately, there is no official way to close all apps simultaneously using a gesture or button combination. However, there are two methods you can use to put all your apps into an inactive state at the same time.

Method 1: Using the 'Slide to Power Off' Slider

This method works on iPhones with a Home button (iPhone 8 and older). Simply press and hold the Home button until the 'slide to power off' slider appears. This will prevent any running apps from loading into main memory, effectively closing them all at once.

Method 2: Using the App Switcher

For iPhone users without a Home button (iPhone X and later), you can use the app switcher to close multiple apps simultaneously. Press and hold the Home button until you return to the Home screen. From there, press and hold the Home button again until the 'slide to power off' slider appears.

While closing all windows at once may not be possible with a single gesture or button combination, these two methods can help you tidy up your app switcher and free up some memory on your iPhone. Additionally, closing an app is useful when you encounter strange behavior or bugs and want to start fresh with that particular app.

Remember, once an app is backgrounded, it is actually completely off unless there is a problem. This means they are no longer active and do not use memory. However, if you try to open them, they will restart and begin using memory again. By closing all windows on your iPhone, you can keep your device running smoothly and efficiently.

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