How to Open Recently Closed Apps on iPhone
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s not uncommon to accidentally close an app on your iPhone while multitasking. Whether you were in the middle of a work document or browsing through your favorite social media platform, closing an app can be frustrating. However, don’t worry; there’s an easy way to open recently closed apps on your iPhone. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step by step.
1. Using the App Switcher
The App Switcher is a convenient feature on the iPhone that allows you to quickly switch between recently opened apps. To open a recently closed app using the App Switcher, follow these steps:
1. Double-tap the Home button on your iPhone. This will bring up the App Switcher interface, displaying a grid of your recently opened apps.
2. Swipe left or right to find the app you want to open. The app will appear as a full-screen preview.
3. Tap on the app preview to open it.
2. Using the Dock
The Dock is a customizable area at the bottom of the screen that can hold your favorite apps. If you’ve recently closed an app, you can easily reopen it from the Dock. Here’s how:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Home screen.
2. Look for the app you want to open in the Dock. If it’s not there, you can add it by tapping and holding on an empty spot in the Dock, then dragging the desired app from the App Library or the Home screen to the Dock.
3. Tap on the app icon in the Dock to open it.
3. Using the App Library
The App Library is a new feature introduced in iOS 13 that provides a centralized location for all your apps. If you recently closed an app, you can find it in the App Library and open it from there. Here’s how:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Home screen.
2. Swipe right to view the App Library.
3. Scroll through the list of apps or use the search bar at the top to find the app you want to open.
4. Tap on the app to open it.
4. Using Siri
If you prefer using voice commands, you can also ask Siri to open a recently closed app. Here’s how:
1. Press and hold the Side button (or the Volume button on iPhone X and later) to activate Siri.
2. Say “Open [app name]” (e.g., “Open Twitter”).
3. Siri will open the app for you.
By following these simple steps, you can easily open recently closed apps on your iPhone, ensuring that you never lose your place in your favorite apps. Whether you’re using the App Switcher, the Dock, the App Library, or Siri, there’s always a way to get back to where you left off.
