To see the list of recently used apps on your device, the process may vary depending on the operating system you are using. I’ll provide instructions for both iOS and Android devices.
For iOS:
1. On an iPhone X or later, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and pause in the middle of the screen. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, double-click the home button.
2. This will bring up the app switcher or multitasking view, which displays the recently used apps as a stack of cards.
3. You can swipe left or right to navigate through the cards and see the apps that were recently used. By tapping on a card, you can open the corresponding app.
4. If you want to close or force quit an app, swipe the card up and off the top of the screen. This will remove it from the list of recently used apps.
For Android:
The process may vary depending on the version of Android and the device manufacturer’s user interface, but I’ll provide general instructions for the two most common methods:
1. Gesture navigation (Android 10 and above):
– Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold your finger in the middle of the screen.
– This will open the app switcher, which displays the recently used apps in a carousel or stack.
– You can swipe left or right to navigate through the apps and see the ones you’ve recently used.
– Tap on an app to switch to it, or swipe it off the screen to close it.
2. 3-button navigation (pre-Android 10):
– Tap the Recent apps button, which is usually represented by a square or three vertical lines, located at the bottom of the screen (on some devices, you might need to long-press the Home button).
– This will open the app switcher, showing the recently used apps as cards or thumbnails.
– You can swipe left or right, or use the navigation buttons, to scroll through the list of apps and see the ones you’ve recently used.
– Tap on an app to switch to it, or swipe it off the screen to close it.
It’s important to note that the exact appearance and behavior of the app switcher may vary depending on the device manufacturer’s customization of Android. Some manufacturers may have their own unique way of accessing the list of recently used apps.
Whether you are using an iPhone or an Android device, you can easily view the list of recently used apps by following the instructions specific to your operating system.