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Default how to completely close applications?

I find that when I visit SETTINGS --> SYSTEM tab --> MEMORY --> RUNNING PROGRAMS tab, there are always several applications running. It seems to be ones I have used and I pressed the cross or OK on the top right cornerto close it, but hey don't actually completely close. Is there a way to make sure they are closed and not running in the background?
 
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You can install a task manager.
I recommend:
Wisbad Advance 2 (free as it is beta right now)

Good luck
 
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Default how to realy close programs

im using the best software i think the "battery pack 2.1.1". this software will give u some other great stuff.
http://www.omegaone.com/batterypack/pro/default.htm
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Magic Button from http://www.trancreative.com

Freeware as well, and will enable you to toggle the top bar between the standard window title and a neat windows-like task bar.
Samsung Galaxy S3 32GB
Revolution HD V11

 
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the one and only CloseAll does the work.
 
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wow guys, thanks a lot for your speedy suggestions. I will check them out, thanks again.
 
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My VJOkButt is a very low profile task killer and can also be used with AE button plus to replace the red key, since it will also simulate hanging up phone calls. So you don't lose a button, but merely double it's existing functionality.

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Another vote for MagicButton. Very small memory footprint, shows you which tasks are running on the status bar, can choose which apps it leaves alone, and gives a battery meter too. I found that WA/PocketPlus/BatteryPack etc were all too much of a resource hog on the Wizard.
 
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Default Re: how to realy close programs

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im using the best software i think the "battery pack 2.1.1". this software will give u some other great stuff.
http://www.omegaone.com/batterypack/pro/default.htm
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Be VERY careful with Battery Pack Pro.

Totally banjaxed my K-JAM, I had to do a hard reset to recover.

I am currently trialing Spb Pocket Plus.

Does what you want plus a whole load more and has NOT caused any problems on my PDA.

Except it would not work when installed on my MiniSD card only installed internally.

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ROM 1.1.9.3 WWE
ROM Date 9/16/05
Radio 01.01.10
Protocol Version 4.0.13.16
ExtROM Version 1.1.9.106
 
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I am using DinarSoft's HandySwitcher it is also very small and unobtrusive
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