To completely turn off Pandora on your iPad, you need to close the app through the App Switcher, which stops it from running in the background and consuming resources.
While simply pausing music within the Pandora app will stop the audio, fully closing the application ensures it's not active at all. Here's a detailed guide on how to manage Pandora on your iPad, from pausing playback to completely shutting down the app.
Stopping Pandora Playback vs. Completely Closing the App
Understanding the difference between pausing audio and closing the app is key to effectively managing Pandora on your iPad.
- Pausing Playback: This action temporarily stops the music or podcast from playing. The Pandora app remains open and running, potentially in the background, ready to resume playback quickly.
- Closing the App: This action completely shuts down the Pandora application, removing it from your iPad's active memory. This is the definitive way to "turn off" Pandora, preventing it from using battery, data, or system resources when you're not actively using it.
Pausing Music within the Pandora App
If you only want to stop the audio without closing the app, follow these steps:
- Open Pandora: Launch the Pandora app on your iPad.
- Locate Playback Controls: On the current playing screen, you'll see playback controls, typically at the bottom or center.
- Tap the Pause Button: Tap the pause (‖) button. Your music or podcast will stop playing.
The app will remain open, and you can resume playback by tapping the play (▶) button whenever you wish.
Fully Closing the Pandora App (Turning it Off)
To entirely "turn off" Pandora on your iPad, you must close the app using the iOS App Switcher. This method completely exits the application and frees up system resources.
Here's how to do it:
- Access the App Switcher:
- If your iPad has a Home button, double-press the Home button quickly.
- If your iPad does not have a Home button (Face ID models), swipe up from the very bottom of the screen and pause your finger in the middle of the screen until the App Switcher appears.
- Locate Pandora: The App Switcher displays previews of all your recently used applications. Swipe left or right to find the Pandora app preview.
- Close the App: Once you find the Pandora app preview, swipe up again on the app's preview (the entire card representing Pandora) to force close it.
This action removes Pandora from memory, stopping all its background processes and effectively "turning it off." For more details on closing apps on your iPad, you can refer to Apple's official support page: Close an app on your iPad.
When to Close Apps
While it's not always necessary to close apps after every use, here are a few scenarios where fully closing Pandora (or any app) is beneficial:
- Troubleshooting: If Pandora is behaving erratically, freezing, or crashing, closing and reopening the app can often resolve minor issues.
- Battery Management: If you're concerned about battery life, closing apps you're no longer using can help conserve power, especially if they are running background processes.
- Performance: On older iPads or when running many demanding apps, closing unused applications can free up RAM and improve overall device performance.
Overview of Pandora Management
The table below summarizes the primary ways to manage Pandora's activity on your iPad:
| Action | Description | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pause Playback | Tap the pause button within the Pandora app. | Stops audio, app remains open and potentially active in background. |
| Close App (Turn Off) | Swipe up from the App Switcher on Pandora's card. | Completely shuts down the app, frees resources, stops all activity. |
By understanding these simple steps, you can efficiently control Pandora's operations on your iPad, ensuring it's only active when you want it to be.
