Surface Duo: How to tell what's running on the phone?

Anonymous
2021-07-15T14:58:38+00:00

Hello all,

I have a Surface Duo and recently installed some apps. Now when I open the phone there is always an ad playing. I can't determine which app is doing this, so I have two questions:

  1. How do I see which apps are currently running on the phone?
  2. How do I see a list of installed apps by date?

Thank you!

-Rebecca

Surface | Surface Duo | Performance and maintenance

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-07-17T01:08:56+00:00

    That helps a lot - thank you!! :)

    -Rebecca

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-07-17T16:02:57+00:00

    You're most welcome, RebC. We highly encourage you to inform our Community by clicking on Yes or marking my post as an answer. This will help other members who may have the same issue as you. Otherwise, don't hesitate to update us so we can further assist you.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-07-16T22:13:20+00:00

    Hi RebC,

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Community and posting your inquiry.   

    To check the apps running on the background, wipe up from the bezel then pause. It should show you the recent opened apps. If your have enabled the 3 system navigation, you can click the little square with the red circle on the picture below to bring up the recent apps opened or running on the background.

    For the app list, try checking on the settings > apps & notifications.

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