How to close WhatsApp while online?

How to close WhatsApp while online - briefly?

To close WhatsApp while online on an Android device, simply swipe down from the top of your screen to access the notification panel and tap on the "X" icon next to the WhatsApp notification. On iOS devices, swipe up from the bottom of your screen to bring up the app switcher, then swipe up on the WhatsApp preview to close it.

How to close WhatsApp while online - in detail?

Closing WhatsApp while you are still considered online can be useful for various reasons, such as preserving battery life or avoiding distractions. Here's a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

For Android Users:

1. Disable Background Data:

   • Open the Settings app on your Android device.
   • Navigate to Data usage > WhatsApp.
   • Turn off the toggle for Background data. This prevents WhatsApp from using data in the background when you're not actively using it.

2. Use Battery Saver Mode:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
   • Tap on Data and Storage Usage > Network Usage.
   • Enable Low Data Usage. This setting helps reduce data usage by limiting background activities.

For iOS Users:

1. Turn Off Background App Refresh:

   • Go to Settings on your iPhone.
   • Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp.
   • Turn off the toggle for Background App Refresh. This prevents WhatsApp from updating in the background when you're not using it.

2. Use Airplane Mode:

   • Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the Control Center (for iOS 11 and later).
   • Tap on the airplane icon to enable Airplane Mode. This will disconnect your device from all wireless networks, effectively putting WhatsApp in an offline state without fully closing it.

For Both Android and iOS Users:

1. Use a Third-Party App:

   • There are third-party apps available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store that can manage your app usage and help keep WhatsApp from running in the background. Examples include Greenify for Android and Battery Doctor for iOS.

2. Adjust Notification Settings:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
   • Navigate to Notifications.
   • Disable all notification types except for Message Notifications. This reduces the frequency of background updates triggered by notifications.

Additional Tips:

• Clear Cache: Regularly clearing the cache can help improve performance and reduce unnecessary background activities.
  • For Android, go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Storage & Cache > Clear Cache.
  • For iOS, there is no direct way to clear the cache, but you can uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp to achieve a similar effect.

By following these steps, you can effectively close WhatsApp while still appearing online, allowing you to maintain your presence without being constantly interrupted by notifications or background data usage.