How to force stop an app on an OPPO phone (ColorOS 16)

howtosimply.com/guides/how-to-force-stop-an-app-on-an-oppo-phone/ · Checked October 2026 · CPH2689, EEA), ColorOS 16.0.5, Android 16 (build CPH2689_16.0.5.1001(EX01) · OPPO Reno13 5G

5 of 5 steps with real screenshots · 1 official source below

Device

Android

Shown on

OPPO Reno13 5G (CPH2689, EEA), ColorOS 16.0.5, Android 16 (build CPH2689_16.0.5.1001(EX01))

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Apps › App management

Real screenshots

5 of 5 steps

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Step by step

1. 

   Open App management

   Open Settings, Apps, App management.

   Done

2. 

   Tap the app

   We tapped Chrome.

   Done

3. 

   Tap Force stop

   The middle button under the app name.

   Done

4. 

   Confirm with Force stop

   The dialog says exceptions may occur if an app is force stopped.

   Done

5. 

   Check it stopped

   Force stop is now grey; only Open and Disable remain active.

   Done

If you do not see this option

• App not in the list? System apps are hidden. OPPO says to tap the three dots at the top right and choose Show system. Source: How to Force Close Apps on OPPO Phones
• Faster way? Search for the app at the top of App management.

If this does not work

• App still crashes? OPPO suggests clearing its cache and data, reinstalling it, restarting and updating the software. Clearing data deletes your app data and sign-in. Source: How to Force Close Apps on OPPO Phones
• Disable is grey? Some built-in apps cannot be disabled.

About this guide

The screenshots are from our OPPO Reno13 5G, the European model CPH2689, with ColorOS 16.0.5 and Android 16 (build CPH2689_16.0.5.1001(EX01)), in Dark mode. We force stopped Chrome.

Good to know

To free space from one app, clear app cache.

To stop it from sending alerts, turn off its notifications.

In short: Settings, Apps, App management, the app, Force stop.