Apps and desktops

To access your available apps and desktops on an iPad, tap + on the left side of the home screen. All the available apps and desktops appear on the Store menu.

To access your available apps and desktops on an iPhone, navigate to the apps screen. The Store menu appears on the main screen.

To launch an app or desktop, tap its icon. Sometimes, you might have to double-tap.

To add an app or desktop to your favorites, tap +. The + symbol is to the right of the app or desktop on the Store menu. Add an app or desktop to your favorites for quick access.

To refresh your list of apps or desktops, drag your finger down the Store menu and release.

To remove an app or desktop from your home screen on an iPad:

1. Touch and hold its icon until an X appears in the upper-left corner of the icon.
2. Tap the X to remove the app or desktop.
3. Tap the home screen to save the screen.

To remove an app or desktop from your home screen on an iPhone:

1. Swipe the app or desktop name to the left to view the Delete button.
2. Tap Delete to remove the app or desktop.

Switching and closing apps

On an iPad, you can switch between two apps that are running at the same time. To switch, tap two fingers on the screen. On the toolbar that appears, tap the app you want to use.

To close a running app or desktop on an iPad, tap its icon on the home screen and tap Disconnect.

Note:

If you choose to Disconnect, the action closes all running apps and desktops.

To log off:

1. Tap the gear icon.
2. Tap Sign Out.

Note:

If any apps or desktops are still running, tap Sign Out again when prompted to force the apps to close.