Device Guides
Apple iPad Air
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.
Tap Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Background App Refresh.
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.
Tap the indicator next to the required app to turn the function on or off.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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