How Do I Force Stop an App on Android?

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Problem


How do I force stop an app on Android?

 

Environment


The article applies to Android users.

 

Resolution


  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Apps
  3. Select the app you would like to force stop
  4. Choose Force stop
  5. Tap Force Stop

 

Cause


In some instances, force stopping an app is necessary to relaunch the software normally.

 

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Article ID: 13099
Created
Wed 6/5/24 2:53 PM
Modified
Thu 7/17/25 2:48 PM