1. Find "Background App Refresh"
Press Settings.
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Press General.
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Press Background App Refresh.
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2. Turn background refresh of apps on or off
Press Background App Refresh.
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To turn off background refresh of apps, press Off.
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To turn on background refresh of apps using Wi-Fi, press Wi-Fi.
If you turn on background refresh of apps using Wi-Fi, app content will be updated when a Wi-Fi connection is established.
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To turn on background refresh of apps using mobile network, press Wi-Fi & Mobile Data.
If you turn on background refresh of apps using mobile network, app content will be updated using mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.
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Press arrow left.
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3. Turn background refresh of specific apps on or off
Press the indicators next to the required apps to turn the function on or off.
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4. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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