Blackberry BLACKBERRY 9981 manual Close an app so that it is not running in the background

User Guide Applications

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Close an app so that it is not running in the background

To optimize the performance of your BlackBerry smartphone, try to close apps when you are finished with them.

1.To see which applications are running, press and hold the key until the application switcher appears.

2.Click an application icon.

3.In the app, do one of the following:

•Press the key > Close.

•Press the key. If necessary, continue to press the key until the home screen appears.

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Require your smartphone password before adding an app

Before you begin: To perform this task, you must have set a BlackBerry smartphone password.

1.On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Security > Password.

3.Select the Prompt on Application Install check box.

4.Press the key > Save.

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View properties for an application

1.On the home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Device > Application Management.

3.Click an application.

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