How To Close Apps On Apple Watch All Models

The below-mentioned steps to close apps on Apple Watch are applicable to all Apple Watch models running watchOS 9 or earlier.

How to Close an App on Apple Watch

1. On watchOS 9 or earlier versions, press and release the Side button on your Apple Watch. This will show you the apps opened in the background.
2. On watchOS 10, double press the Digital Crown to see the recently opened apps.
3. Then, use the Digital Crown or your finger to scroll through the opened apps.
4. Next, swipe left the app you wish to close.
5. Finally, tap the X button (in the red box) to close an app on your Apple Watch Series 8.
6. Repeat the steps to quit more Apple Watch apps.

How to Force Close Apps on Apple Watch

If an app becomes unresponsive or freezes on your Apple Watch, you’ll have to force close it. Here’s how the process goes by:
Note: To force quit an app on Apple Watch, that app should be currently opened and displayed on the screen.

1. Press and hold the side button until you see the Emergency call (SOS) and power off button on the top right corner.
2. Then, press & hold the Digital Crown until the app closes and the watch face appears.

How to Reboot an Apple Watch

If you can’t close apps on your Apple Watch using the above methods, you should reboot it. It will close all the opened apps on your Apple Watch Series 7. Here are two ways to do this:

1. Restart your Apple Watch: Simply turn off and on the Apple Watch if you are able to do so using the side button. You can refer to our dedicated guide on how to turn off and on your Apple Watch for the steps.
2. Force Restart Apple Watch: If your Apple Watch won’t respond or the display has frozen, press & hold the side button and Digital Crown simultaneously until you see the Apple logo.