How to close WhatsApp temporarily?

How to close WhatsApp temporarily - briefly?

To temporarily close WhatsApp on your device, you can either use the app's built-in feature or adjust your phone's settings. For Android users, simply go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp and tap "Force Stop." On iOS devices, navigate to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, find WhatsApp, and toggle it off.

How to close WhatsApp temporarily - in detail?

Closing WhatsApp temporarily can be beneficial for various reasons, such as conserving battery life, freeing up storage space, or simply taking a break from constant notifications. Here are detailed steps on how to achieve this on different platforms:

On Android Devices

1. Force Stop the App:

   • Open the Settings app on your device.
   • Navigate to Apps & Notifications (or Applications, depending on your device).
   • Find WhatsApp in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
   • Tap on Force Stop. This will close the app immediately without deleting any data.

2. Disable Background Data:

   • While still in the WhatsApp settings, tap on Data Usage.
   • Turn off the toggle for Background Data. This prevents WhatsApp from using mobile data in the background when you're not actively using it.

On iOS Devices

1. Force Close the App:

   • Double-click the Home button (or swipe up from the bottom of the screen on devices without a Home button) to bring up the app switcher.
   • Find WhatsApp in the list of open apps.
   • Swipe up on the WhatsApp card to close it.

2. Restrict Background App Refresh:

   • Open the Settings app on your device.
   • Navigate to General > Background App Refresh.
   • Find WhatsApp in the list and toggle off Background App Refresh for this app. This will prevent WhatsApp from running background tasks and refreshing its content.

On Desktop (Windows/Mac)

1. Close the Application:

   • Click on the close button (X) in the top-right corner of the WhatsApp window to exit the application.

2. Disable Notifications:

   • Open WhatsApp on your desktop.
   • Go to Preferences > Notifications.
   • Uncheck the boxes for the types of notifications you want to disable (e.g., Message Notifications, Group Notifications).

General Tips

• Turn Off Notifications: On both Android and iOS, you can turn off notifications for WhatsApp by going into your device's settings, finding WhatsApp under the Apps/Notifications section, and toggling off notifications.
• Use Airplane Mode: Enabling airplane mode will disable all wireless connections on your device, effectively closing WhatsApp and preventing any new messages from coming in. Remember to turn it off when you want to reconnect.

By following these steps, you can temporarily close WhatsApp and enjoy a break from constant messaging while ensuring that your data remains safe and your app settings are preserved for future use.