Managing app power usage and force closing apps
Samsung Galaxy S8+ on Android 9.0.0
You can set battery usage allowances for certain apps on your device. If an app is using too much battery life or is behaving incorrectly, you can force stop the application.
- Step 1 of 10:
From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
- Step 2 of 10:
Tap the Settings icon.
- Step 3 of 10:
Scroll to Device care.
- Step 4 of 10:
Tap Device care.
- Step 5 of 10:
Tap Storage.
Note: From this screen, you can view details about how your battery power is being used.
- Step 6 of 10:
Tap Applications.
- Step 7 of 10:
Select an app.
- Step 8 of 10:
Tap Force stop.
- Step 9 of 10:
Tap Force stop again.
- Step 10 of 10:
You've completed the steps!
