Help Running more than one app

[iram]

Can more than 1 app be run at the same time such as when you are running the navigator or any other app is it possible to

 

[StarScream2109]

Android can operate apps at the same time if you make sure to close a app it will stop running but hitting home let's it run in the background same with recieving a call

 

[iram]

The HOME key or the BACK key.


Then what would you do just tap the app icon again to access it?

 

[justtom]

Yes that or simply hold down the home key and a window will pop up with all open and/or recent apps I find that the best and more sensible way.

 

[StarScream2109]

Exactly the home key puts the app on the background but praying the back key usually closes the app

 

[n0ve]

Try an app like, prehome or taskswitcher ....i can't live without it. Like having alt tab.

 

[justtom]

D/Loaded taskswitcher this AM and like it so far just need to get use to DBL clicking the home screen to get home,thanks for the recommendation n0ve.

 

[n0ve]

Once you get used to it..overall productivity / responsiveness is so, much better. You can also switch setting to double tap to open tabs and leave home default.