Device Guides


How to

Choose settings for background refresh of apps

Some apps keep running in the background when you return to the home screen. You can set your tablet to refresh apps in the background so that you'll still get notifications even if the app isn't actively in use.


List view

Find "Background App Refresh"

Tap Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Background App Refresh.

Turn background refresh of apps on or off

Tap the indicator next to "Background App Refresh" to turn the function on or off.
If you turn on background refresh of apps, app content will be updated when a connection to a Wi-Fi network or mobile network is established.

Turn background refresh of specific apps on or off

Tap the indicator next to the required app to turn the function on or off.

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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