Opening, closing and installing apps

How to open, switch, close and install apps, safely. An app, short for application, is a program that does a job for you. There are apps for calls, chatting, banking, learning, games, and almost everything else. To switch between apps, tap the Recent apps button, or swipe up from the bottom and hold. You'll see the apps you opened recently. Tap one to jump back into it. To close an app, swipe its card up or sideways, off the screen. You don't need to close apps all the time, but it can help when your phone feels slow. To install a new app, open the official store. That's the Play Store on Android, or the App Store on an iPhone. Search for the app by name, check that it's the right one and who made it, then tap Install. Some apps ask for permissions, like using your camera, your location or your contacts. Only say yes when it makes sense. A learning app doesn't need your contacts, so you can tap Don't allow.

Stay safe with apps

Only install apps from the official store, never from links sent in messages. Before you install, check who made the app and read a few reviews. Be very careful with apps that promise free money, free data, or a loan in minutes. Many of them are scams. And delete apps you don't use. They take up space and can still collect information about you.

Quick check

Quick check. A message says: download this app from this link to get free data. What should you do? Ignore it. Apps from random links can steal your information. Only install from the official store. Options: Download it quickly; Ignore it and only use the official store; Forward it to friends; Reply with your PIN.

Recap

Recent apps lets you switch between apps and close them. Install apps only from the Play Store or the App Store. Allow only the permissions that make sense. And delete the apps you don't use.

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