If too many apps are running in the background, it will consume more memory and will slow down your LG TV. So, you should close the apps to release RAM, which will significantly increase the speed and performance of your LG TV. It will also help you clear the cache on your LG TV. You can close the apps on your LG TV using the remote or run the memory optimizer.
In this article, we have explained the possible techniques to terminate the background processes on your LG Smart TV.
Use the Options Button on the LG TV Remote to Close an App
1. Go to the app you want to exit and press the Options button (three dots) on the remote.
2. The More Actions dialog box will appear. Tap the Quit App option to close the app.
Use the Recents Button on the LG TV Remote to Close Apps
1. Hold the Recents or Home button on the LG Magic Remote.
2. The apps running in the background of your LG TV will appear.
3. Scroll to the app you want to close and hit the X icon on its top.
Use the Back Button on the LG TV Remote to Close an App
Based on the webOS version of the TV, your LG TV does the following things.
- On LG TV with webOS 6.0 or higher, pressing the Back button twice will prompt you to close the app. Click Exit App on the prompt to close the app.
- On an LG TV with webOS 5.0 or lower, pressing the Back button will take you to the previous page or the home screen.
Use Memory Optimizer to Close Apps on LG TV
1. Tap the Settings button on your LG TV remote.
2. Select OLED Care from the menu and select the Device Self Care option.
3. Select Memory Optimizer and click Start.
This will shut all the apps running in the background on your LG TV.
How to Close Apps on LG TV if Screen is Frozen
If your LG TV is frozen while using a particular app, you can’t close the app using the remote commands. You can restart the LG TV to close all the background applications simultaneously.
1. Turn off your LG TV and unplug it from the power supply.
2. Leave it unplugged for more than two minutes.
3. Plug the cord into the power source and turn on your LG TV.
That’s it. All the apps running in the background on your LG TV will be closed.
These are the possible ways that you can opt to close the apps running in the background on your LG TV.