How do I close apps on my Android TV?
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Android™ 8.0 Oreo™ operating system
- On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
- At the HOME screen, select the Apps icon OR press and hold the HOME button to open the list of installed apps.
- Press the left, right, up, or down arrow buttons to highlight the app you want to close.
- Press and hold the
Enter button.
- Select Info.
- Select Force stop.
Android™ 7.0 Nougat™ operating system
- On the supplied remote control, press and hold the HOME button.
- Press the left or right arrow buttons to highlight the app.
- Press the down arrow button to highlight the X (Dismiss) icon.
- Press the
Enter button.