How do I pull up this task manager?

trance2002 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 09:02 PM

Every once in awhile I will do some unintended combination of movments and/or key presses and I am presented with a 2X4 grid of running applications. I have no idea how I pull this up on purpose. It may be part of the OS or maybe Advanced Task Manager. I usually pull it up when I am playing Robo Defense in landscape and I do have a tendency to hit the capactive button unintentionally but have done it other times in portrait. This seems like it would be a great quick way to jump to other applications other than getting into the ATM list (more steps to get there) but since I've only done it by accident I don't know how to do this when I mean to. Anyone know how to get this pop up on demand?

biscodude · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 09:06 PM

I think you are bringing up the "recent applications" menu which can be accessed by holding in the home button for a few seconds.

trance2002 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 09:39 PM

That was it! I had no idea that was there. Many thanks!

biscodude · #4 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 09:44 PM

You're welcome. It makes multi-tasking really easy!

timtlm · #5 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 10:31 PM

wow, never knew that. wonder if there are any other shortcuts. I know some people who didn't realize they could pull down on the notifications bar to see the full list of notifications.

trance2002 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 11:16 PM

And one correction on my part. Now that I can do this on demand it's a 2x3 grid. Very handy.

rooster94 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-16-2010, 11:25 PM

Also, its a list of your recently opened programs, not your currently running programs. Just thought I might throw that in so people don't think apps are running when they aren't.

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cconyers · #8 (**permalink**) 06-17-2010, 01:48 AM

ahh but have you guys tried just pressing the home key and then just pressing it again without holding it down this beautiful display of all of your home screens pop up. oooooh.

RicoRich196 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-17-2010, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cconyers

ahh but have you guys tried just pressing the home key and then just pressing it again without holding it down this beautiful display of all of your home screens pop up. oooooh.

Hitting home twice produces a loud sound on my Evo, followed by lots of money falling from the sky.

cmdauria · #10 (**permalink**) 06-17-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by biscodude

I think you are bringing up the "recent applications" menu which can be accessed by holding in the home button for a few seconds.

Dude, your awesome. I didn't know that! I threw a THANKS your way!!