If you’re an LG TV user, you’ve probably noticed that leaving apps open doesn’t always provide the best viewing experience. For instance, after watching a few episodes on Netflix, you want to return to the home screen only to find your TV lagging or slow to respond. This can happen because the app you just used continues to run in the background, consuming valuable system resources. Properly closing apps on your LG TV ensures smoother navigation and better performance and prevents unnecessary memory consumption.
In this guide, we have covered several methods to properly close apps on your LG TV and resolve any issues that might arise when an app refuses to close or becomes unresponsive.
Different Methods to Close Apps on LG Smart TV
LG TVs offer several ways to close the apps. Here are some of the most effective methods in detail.
Back Button
The most straightforward way to close apps on your LG TV is with the remote control. When you’re inside an app, press the Back button on the LG remote. Hold it until a pop-up message appears, confirming that the app has been closed.
This method ensures the app fully shuts down and doesn’t continue running in the background, which helps prevent memory issues and improves overall TV performance.
Recent or Home Button
Press and hold the Recents or Home button on the LG Magic Remote. A list of recently used applications will appear. Select the app you want to close, then click the X button located above the app’s icon. This will force the app to shut down.
Options Button
While you’re inside an app, press the Options button on your remote (three-horizontal dotted icon button). From the menu that appears, select Quit App. This will immediately close the app.
Can I Close Multiple Apps at Once on an LG Smart TV?
Yes, you can close multiple apps at once on your LG Smart TV. Closing apps individually can be time-consuming, especially if several apps run in the background. Fortunately, LG Smart TVs provide several options for quickly closing multiple apps simultaneously.
Memory Optimizer: The Memory Optimizer feature on your LG Smart TV lets you quickly close multiple apps running in the background.
- Press the Settings button on your remote.
- Select OLED Care, then Device Self Care.
- Choose Memory Optimizer and click Start.
This automatically closes all unnecessary background apps, helping your TV run more efficiently.
Restart LG TV: If you find that apps aren’t closing properly or you want to quickly close all apps at once, restarting your LG TV is the best solution. To do it, unplug the power cable from the wall for about 15 seconds. Then, plug the TV back in and power it on. Restarting your TV will force all apps to close and reset the system, helping to resolve any lag or performance issues.
FAQ
Leaving apps open can consume memory and system resources, which may lead to slower performance and navigation lag. Properly closing apps helps keep your TV running smoothly and efficiently.
If you’re unable to close an app, it could be frozen or unresponsive. Try force-quitting the app using the Home button or restart your TV to reset the system.
