Apps keep closing when you switch between them
Your phone is running out of memory (RAM), so Android closes apps to free up space. This is your phone protecting itself. Go to Settings → Battery and device care → Memory on Samsung, or Settings → Storage on Google Pixel to see how much free RAM you have. Close apps you're not using right now and uninstall apps you don't need.
Your phone has limited RAM (memory), and when too many apps run at once, they fight for space. When RAM drops too low, Android closes background apps to free up room for the app you're using. This is not a broken app. It's your phone managing limited resources. The fix is closing apps you're not using or uninstalling apps you don't need.
- ✓Have your phone unlocked and ready so you can check Settings
- ✓Know which apps are most important to you so you can keep them
- ✓Be prepared to uninstall apps you haven't used in weeks
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Blaming one specific app when the real problem is low overall RAM
- Constantly closing recent apps thinking it helps. Modern Android manages memory on its own
- Thinking an older phone should work the same as a new one. Older phones have less RAM and cannot multitask as much
Signs you need professional help
- If apps keep closing after closing all background processes and your free RAM is still below 500MB, get in touch and we will help you figure out if your phone has enough RAM for your needs.
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