How to Force Quit Apps on Apple Vision Pro if They Freeze
We have been testing the Apple Vision Pro in our office and it offers a mind-blowing 3D experience. But being a first-gen device, you may encounter occasional app freezes or slowdowns. If an app is freezing or is tucked on your Vision Pro, tap the ‘X’ button at the bottom to close it. But for completely unresponsive apps, you may need to force close them to get things back on track. Here’s how to force quit apps on your Apple Vision Pro.
Close an App on Vision Pro
If an app is slowing down your Apple Vision Pro or acting finicky, visionOS gives you the following options to close it:
Note:If Siri isn’t working, you probably didn’t activate it during setup. You can enable it fromSettings>Siri&Search.
Force Quit an App on Vision Pro
When an app on your Vision Pro headset stops responding and won’t close, you’re able to force it to quit. This process is similar toforce quitting apps on a Mac.
1.Press and hold thetop buttonand theDigitalCrownon your Vision Pro until you see theForce Quit Applicationswindow.
- Tap the appthat is frozen, not responding, not closing, or simply not working on your Vision Pro.
3.A check mark should appear next to the app name, indicating the app has been selected. Now, tap onForceQuitat the bottom.
4.ChooseForce Quitonce again in the pop-up that follows to confirm.
Note:To tap anywhere, look at it and pinch your fingers (thumb and index finger) together. Alternatively, bring the window close enough to touch it directly with your fingers.
If Nothing Works, Force Restart Your Vision Pro
If the Force Quit window doesn’t appear or your Apple Vision Pro isn’t responding properly, you can force reboot it.
To do so, press and hold thetopandDigitalCrownbuttons. Keep holding the two buttons, ignoring theForce Quit Appswindow or any other prompts on your screen. Release the buttons once your Vision Pro screen goes black. Your Vision Pro should now restart normally.
If it doesn’t reboot in a minute or two, press and hold the top button to turn it on manually. If force restart doesn’t work, remove the headset and disconnect the battery connector. Wait 30 seconds and plug it back in; it will boot up just fine.
Ritik Singh
With over 7 years of experience in tech, Ritik currently heads content at Techwiser.com. His journey started by sharing knowledge and helping others in online communities. That passion soon turned into a career in tech journalism, backed by a formal education in Electronic Media. He’s held editorial roles at GadgetsToUse and PC-Tablet, and has contributed to popular publications like HowToGeek and TheWindowsClub. With over 2,000 how-tos, reviews, and in-depth guides under his belt, Ritik has helped millions of readers get more out of their tech—from smartphones to smart homes.
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