Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 5
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End active applications - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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Some applications aren't ended completely when your device returns to standby mode, but keep running in the background unless you end them from the list of active applications. Follow these instructions to end active applications.

Step 1 of 4

End active applications

Press the Home key twice.
A list of active applications is displayed.

Step 2 of 4

End active applications

Press and hold any menu item until the menu items start to jiggle.

Step 3 of 4

End active applications

Press - at the top left corner of the required menu item to end the application.

Step 4 of 4

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

End active applications

Press the Home key twice.
A list of active applications is displayed.
Press and hold any menu item until the menu items start to jiggle.
Press - at the top left corner of the required menu item to end the application.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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