Smartwatches are gaining ground in the current market, their main attraction is their small size. With these small pieces of hardware, we can carry a discreet and functional device on our wrist, which will allow you to read or respond to WhatsApp messages, making it an ally in any field.
However, they also serve as a complement to our personal smartphone since, among other functions, some models allow us to install applications. Apple has created its own version of this concept. Therefore, in this article, we will teach you how to force close an application on Apple Watch in case it hangs.
How to force close an app on Apple Watch with WatchOS 5
Before we get started, we would like to make it clear that closing background applications on these devices do not increase battery life.
This is because the way the watch manages and executes processes is different from the way mobiles do. Therefore, whether there are ten applications or only one running in the background, the energy consumption will be the same. Now, let’s get down to business.
Applications designed for Apple devices are generally well optimized. But sometimes, some of them can hang, so it is important to know what applications you have installed, for when this happens. This can have several reasons.
The most common is an error when loading the cache files, which causes problems when trying to open it. Therefore, in order to restart an application so that it loads properly, follow these steps:
- Go to the application that is generating the fault.
- Press and hold the Power button. This is the oval-shaped button located on the side of the watch case. Doing so will open a menu with several options: turn off the device, check your medical data and make an emergency call.
- Hold down the digital crown until the application in question closes.
At the end of the process, you can start the application again. In most cases, the problem is solved with this method. However, if you still cannot use the application, it is likely that the failure is due to the app itself and not to the Apple Watch.
Therefore, it is convenient that you check if there is a new version of the application available, in which the developer has corrected bugs that users have reported. In case of not being available, the last option is to contact the author of the application and inform him of your situation. You will probably start working on an update that fixes the problem. But you may also find it possible to customize the Apple Watch faces with your iPhone in order to correct the error.
How to force close an app on Apple Watch in older versions of WatchOS
It is always advisable to update to the latest version of the operating system that the manufacturer of a device offers us. These add security patches, improve the aesthetic appearance of the interface and incorporate new functions or improve existing ones.
In the case of the Apple Watch, in each new generation of the operating system, developers add new functions. In addition, they solve some bugs, such as what to do if the clock does not start or heats up, or any other error that the interface presents.
Therefore, if you have not yet updated your device to the latest version, we advise you to do so. Still, we will teach you how to force close an application in an older version of WatchOS. The process is very similar to the latest version, but with some variations. To carry out this process, do the following steps:
- Press and hold the power button on the Apple Watch until the shutdown menu appears.
- Press the power button again until the faulty application closes. If you completed the process correctly, you can start the application again.