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How to force close Edge (Android and iOS).

Force closing is a method of shutting down the app running on your device. Please note this is not uninstalling. Uninstalling should be av...

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Force closing is a method of shutting down the app running on your device. Please note this is not uninstalling. Uninstalling should be avoided if we are troubleshooting issues.

Force close on Android:

Method 1:

  • Swipe down from the top of your device to show the notification panel

  • Swipe down again and then tap on the "Gear" or settings icon

  • Tap on "Apps"

  • Find and tap on Edge

  • Tap "Force Stop"

Method 2:

  • From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Swipe slow to see all open apps. NOTE: On Samsung the same action is the 3 vertical lines or on Android devices without gesture the square icon

  • Swipe right or left to locate Edge

  • Swipe up on the app preview to close Edge

Force close on iOS:

  • From the Home Screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Swipe slow to see all open apps

  • Swipe right or left to locate Edge

  • Swipe up on the app preview to close Edge

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