How to Make Sure Apps Are Closed on Your Android

1. Press 'Home' on your Android phone. Tap 'Menu' to display the expanded home screen.

2. Tap 'Settings,' then tap 'Applications.'

3. Tap 'Running Services' to view the list of all the applications currently running on your Android phone. Apps not listed were properly closed. If an app is listed, it is still running.

4. Highlight the app you need to close and tap 'Stop.' The app will be closed.