Android How to Force Stop Apps and Free RAM Memory

Android App Info menu showing storage usage and bottom action bar with Force Stop button

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If an app is draining your battery or freezing your Android phone, closing it normally might not stop background processes. I’ll show you how to force stop apps and recover system memory in a few taps.

1. Open Settings on Your Android Phone

Navigating through Android phone settings and tapping Apps category

Swipe down from the top of your screen and tap the gear **Settings** icon.

2. Tap Apps

Scrolling through installed applications list to select the resource-heavy app

Scroll down through the main settings list and select **Apps**.

3. Select the App You Want to Close

Tapping Force Stop button and confirming system warning alert dialog

Scroll through the list and tap the name of the app that is running slowly or consuming battery.

4. Tap Force Stop and Confirm

Checking Device Care memory tab to confirm freed RAM capacity

Tap **Force stop** in the bottom-right corner, then tap **OK** on the pop-up warning dialog.

Helpful Tips

Force stopping an app is temporary; it will open normally next time you tap its icon. For more smartphone performance guides, see our guide on Android Guides hub.

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