App Basics
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App Basics

Locate an Installed App

Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to show the search bar, and enter the app name. When the app is found, touch next to its name.

Uninstall an App

You can uninstall an app using any of the following methods:

  • When using the Standard style home screen, touch and hold the app icon on the home screen, then touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.

  • When using the Drawer style home screen, touch and hold the app icon in the drawer, then touch Uninstall and follow the instructions.

  • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, touch the app, then touch Uninstall.

Some pre-installed system apps can't be uninstalled, as uninstalling them may cause system errors.

Manage Background Apps

  1. Access the recent tasks screen using either of the following methods, depending on the navigation method you are using:
    • Gestures: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold.

    • Three-key navigation: Touch .

  2. On the recent tasks screen, you can:
    • Swipe across to view app previews.

    • Touch an app preview to access an app.

    • Swipe up on an app preview to close an app.

    • Swipe down on an app preview to lock it. will appear at the top of the app preview. Touching will not close this app.

    • Swipe down again to unlock it. will disappear.

    • Touch to close all apps (except for those you have locked).

Clear the Cache of an App

Delete app cache files to free up storage space.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, select the app for which you want to clear the cache, then go to Storage > Clear cache.

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