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Apple iPad (9th Generation)
iPadOS 17
1. End running applications
Slide your finger slowly upwards starting from the bottom of the screen until the list of running applications is displayed.
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Slide upwards on the required application to end it.
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2. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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