Content

• To step
• Warnings

This wikiHow teaches you how to view a list of the apps currently running on an Android device. To do this, you must first enter the developer mode switch.

To step

1. Open the Settings of your Android device Scroll down and tap About phone. This is at the very bottom of the Settings page.
   • On a tablet, tap instead About this device.
2. Scroll down to the heading "Build number". This option is at the bottom of the "About This Device" page.
3. Tap the "Build number" heading seven times. Once you see a message saying "You are now a developer!" You were able to unlock the developer options.
   • You may have to tap more than seven times to see the confirmation.
4. Tap the "Back" button Tap on Developer options. This is at the bottom of the Settings page
5. Tap on Running services. These options are at the top of the page. This will open a list of currently running apps and services. This could also be called "Process stats"
   • Tap the currently running app or service to get more information about it, such as memory usage and how long the app has been running. You can also force a stop for an app from this menu.

Warnings

• Developer options allow you to view and edit aspects of your Android operating system that are normally reserved for advanced users. Be careful when using the developer mode.