Overview
When you make changes to your app’s content or appearance, it is always important to refresh the app on your device in order to see those changes take effect.
Remember, as long as you are using features that are compatible with your app’s source code, any changes you make to the Design and Build sections will take effect immediately. However, Publish Step changes require a full app update, since the majority of those elements are built into the app file or cannot be edited without submitting a new version.
This article explains how to refresh app content on your device. Though the instructions primarily pertain to live apps, you can refresh our Preview Apps in exactly the same way.
Process
Below are the different ways you can refresh your app content:
Shake Refresh on iOS
- When the app is active, shake your device to refresh.
- Your app will reload to display your changes.
Force-Closing on iOS
- Double-click your device’s home button, revealing all active apps.
- Locate the app by swiping left or right.
- Swipe upward over the app so it disappears from the screen.
- Click the home button again to return to the home screen.
- Relaunch the app to view your changes.
Force-Closing on Android
- With the app open, hit your device’s back button until you reach the home screen.
- Relaunch the app to view your changes.
Clearing Cache/Data on Android:
- Exit the app.
- Open Device Settings.
- Select Applications/Application Manager from the Settings list.
- Select the app from the list.
- Select the Force Stop, Clear Cache, and Clear Data options.
- Relaunch the app to view your changes.
