How to Close Apps on PS5? [ Manual | Automatic ]

How to Close Apps on PS5? [Manual | Automatic]

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Learn How to close apps on PS5 from this article that provides the step-by-step procedure to do so. If you are new to using PS5 then the interface is somewhat difficult to use. This article will help you to close any app or game that you want to close. Follow the steps and methods provided in this article.

PS5:

The PS5 gaming console is the successor of the PS4 and PS3, a product of Sony Interactive Environment. With PS5, you can access streaming services like Netflix, Hotstar, and others services. The PS5 product comes with devices such as,

  • PS5 console
  • Dual sense Wireless controller
  • Charging station
  • Pulse 3D Wireless Headset
  • Media Remote
  • HD camera
  • PlayStation Camera adaptor
  • VR Gearsps5

PS5 comes in two editions,

  • PS5 Console:

Play all PS5 and PS4 games using Blu-ray discs and download games from PlayStation Store. The cost is $499.99

  • PS5 Digital:

All digital version of PS5 is available; download games from PlayStation Store. The cost is $399.99

How to Close Apps on PS5? 

If you want to make sure that the application or the game is automatically shut down or not. Then follow this step to make sure,

  • Press and hold the PS button on your controller to get to the Home Screen while playing.
  • By highlighting the application or game, press the Options button.
  • Choose “Close Game” from the sub-menu that appears.

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How to Automatically Close Apps on PS5?

The PS5 will close the apps and games automatically under certain conditions. That is,

  • The active game can be closed by switching to another game using the switch function.
  • Launch another game from the home screen, and the active game gets closed.
  • Completely turning off PS5 can close the active application or game.

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What does not allow the game to close?

Some actions, when performed, will not close the active game or application. The actions are,

  • When PS5 enters into rest mode.
  • Going to the Control center or Home Menu from the game does not close the active game.

How do Manually Close Apps on PS5?

You can manually close apps and games on PS5 by following the steps given below,

  • Press and hold the PS button on your Controller until the home screen appears.

Note: If you press the PS button instead of holding it, you will be taken to the control center. If you have mistakenly pressed it, then press the PS button again to go back to the game and now hold the PS button.

  • Highlight the application or game you want to close and press the Options button on your controller.
  • When directed to the sub-menu, use your controller and select “Close Game” to close the current game manually.

Note: If you don’t see the “Close Game” option, either you have highlighted the wrong game or the game has been already closed.

Alternative methods to close Apps on PS5.

Some of the other methods you can use to close apps and games on PS5 are,

Launching Different Game:

The steps to launching a different game on your PS5 to close the currently running Apps or Games are,

  • Hold the PS button on your controller.
  • You are directed to Home Page.
  • Click on a different game you want to play

This method closes the currently running game and runs the game you have selected on the home screen.

Turning off PS5:

If you cannot close the apps or games on your PS5, you can turn off the power source for your PS5. This will make all the applications and games close that were running.

Switcher Function:

The Switcher function helps you to jump between games or applications. This method enables you to close the games or applications you switch from to get closed.

Delete that app or game:

You can delete the game or app if you don’t want to close the app. The steps to delete a game or app are,

  • The PS5 button on your controller, press, and hold.
  • Get to the Home Page and select the game you want to delete.
  • Tap the Options tab and choose delete.

You can reinstall the app from PlayStation Store.

Why Should I Close Apps and Games on PS5?

The PS5 UI is simple; when you open an application while another one is running, it will close the first application. There are some cases in which the application or game does not close, such as,

  • Opening another game from the home screen
  • Turning off your PS5
  • You can switch between games using the switcher function.

Sometimes when you exit a game by going to the home screen or the control center, the game does not automatically shut down.

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F.A.Q:

What to do when the PS5 console freezes?

You can restart the PS5 console by holding the power button of the PS5 until you hear two beeps.

Conclusion:

You can now close apps and games on PS5 by following this article. Follow the methods step by step and if you have any doubts about this article you can ask them in the comment section.

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