You've found yourself in the thrilling, often chaotic, world of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). It's a game that can hook you for hours, with intense battles, a vast roster of heroes, and endless strategies to master. But sometimes, you need a break, or perhaps you've finished a grueling match and just want to exit the game.
Fear not, fellow warrior! While MLBB is designed to keep you engaged, exiting the game is simpler than escaping a well-coordinated enemy gank. This comprehensive guide will walk you through various methods of exiting Mobile Legends, from gracefully leaving a match to completely closing the application, and even how to uninstall it if you're ready to put your Mobile Legends journey on hold.
Are you ready to regain control of your device, or perhaps just take a breather? Let's dive in!
Step 1: Understanding Different "Exits" in Mobile Legends
Before we jump into the how, it's important to understand what kind of "exit" you're looking for. Are you trying to:
Leave an ongoing match? (Be warned, this often comes with penalties!)
Go back to the main menu from a game mode?
Completely close the Mobile Legends application?
Log out of your Mobile Legends account?
Uninstall the game entirely?
Each of these scenarios has a different approach. Let's break them down.
Step 2: Exiting an Ongoing Match (Use with Caution!)
This is perhaps the most sensitive "exit" in Mobile Legends. Leaving an ongoing match, especially a ranked one, can lead to severe penalties such as:
Deduction of credit score
Temporary bans from matchmaking
Loss of stars/rank
Negative reputation among other players
Therefore, it is strongly advised to never leave a match unless absolutely necessary. If you're experiencing connectivity issues, the game has an "AI Assistance" feature that will temporarily take over your character to prevent a 4v5 situation, which is often a better alternative than abandoning your team.
How to Attempt to Leave an Ongoing Match:
Bring up the game menu: During a match, tap the gear icon or settings icon (usually in the top right or left corner). This will pause the game (in custom/practice modes, but not in live matches).
Look for "Surrender" or "Leave Game" options: In some game modes (like custom games or practice modes), you might find an explicit "Leave Game" or "Exit" button. In live matches, this option is usually replaced by a "Surrender" button, which requires a team vote. If your team surrenders, the match will end.
Force Close (Last Resort): If you absolutely must exit a live match, your only option is to force close the application. This is equivalent to pulling the plug and will result in the aforementioned penalties. We'll cover how to force close in a later step.
Step 3: Returning to the Main Menu from Other Game Modes
This is the most common and safest way to navigate within Mobile Legends. Whether you're in the Magic Chess mode, spectating a game, or Browse hero information, getting back to the main lobby is straightforward.
How to Get Back to the Main Menu:
Look for the "Back" arrow or "Home" icon: Most screens within Mobile Legends will have a back arrow (usually in the top-left corner) or a house icon (for "Home") that will take you back to the previous screen or the main menu.
Tap repeatedly: Sometimes you might need to tap the back arrow multiple times to go through different layers of menus until you reach the main screen.
Step 4: Completely Closing the Mobile Legends Application
Sometimes, you need to fully shut down the game to free up system resources, fix a minor glitch, or simply take a break from the action without logging out of your account. This is done through your device's operating system, not within the game itself.
For Android Devices:
Swipe up from the bottom (or tap the recent apps button): This action will bring up your recent applications or app switcher screen. The exact gesture or button varies slightly between Android phone models.
Locate Mobile Legends: Find the Mobile Legends app in the list of open applications.
Swipe up or close: Swipe the Mobile Legends app card upwards or tap the "X" button on the app card (if available) to close it.
"Clear all" (Optional): Many Android devices also have a "Clear all" or "Close all" button on the recent apps screen, which will close all running applications. This is a good way to ensure MLBB is completely shut down.
For iOS Devices (iPhone/iPad):
Swipe up from the bottom (iPhone X and later) or double-press Home button (older iPhones): This opens the App Switcher.
iPhone X and later (Face ID models): Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and pause in the middle.
Older iPhones (with Home button): Double-press the Home button quickly.
Locate Mobile Legends: Find the Mobile Legends app card in the App Switcher.
Swipe up to close: Swipe the Mobile Legends app card upwards off the screen to force close it.
Step 5: Logging Out of Your Mobile Legends Account
If you share your device, want to switch accounts, or simply want to ensure no one else accesses your game progress, logging out is the way to go. This is done within the Mobile Legends app itself.
Step-by-Step Guide to Logging Out:
Open Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Tap your Profile Icon: From the main menu, look for your profile picture icon in the top-left corner of the screen. Tap it.
Navigate to "Account": In the menu that appears on the left side, tap on "Account" (it's usually the last option).
Go to "Account Center": On the right side of the screen, you'll see "Account Center." Tap on it.
Choose "Device Management" or "Log Out":
You might see an option like "Device Management". Tapping this will show you a list of devices your account is logged into. Here, you can choose to "Log Out All" devices or individual ones.
Alternatively, depending on updates, there might be a direct "Log Out" button within the "Account Center" or "Account" section.
Confirm your action: The game will usually ask for confirmation. Tap "Confirm" or "OK" to log out.
Pro Tip: Before logging out, especially if you're using a "Guest Account," make sure you've bound your account to a platform like Moonton, Google Play Games, Facebook, or TikTok. This ensures your progress is saved and you can easily log back in on any device without losing your data!
Step 6: Uninstalling Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Sometimes, it's time to part ways, even with a beloved game. Uninstalling Mobile Legends will remove the application and its data from your device, freeing up significant storage space.
For Android Devices:
From your Home Screen/App Drawer:
Long-press the Mobile Legends app icon.
A small menu will usually pop up with options like "Uninstall," "App info," or a trash can icon. Tap "Uninstall."
Confirm your decision when prompted.
Through Device Settings:
Go to your device's "Settings."
Tap on "Apps" or "Applications" (the exact name may vary).
Find "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
Tap the "Uninstall" button.
Confirm your decision.
For iOS Devices (iPhone/iPad):
From your Home Screen:
Long-press the Mobile Legends app icon until all icons start to jiggle.
Tap the "minus sign" (–) in the top-left corner of the Mobile Legends app icon.
Tap "Delete App" or "Remove App."
Confirm your decision when prompted.
Through iPhone Settings:
Go to "Settings."
Tap on "General."
Tap on "iPhone Storage" (or "iPad Storage").
Scroll down and find "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" in the list.
Tap on it, then choose either "Offload App" (which frees up storage but keeps documents and data, allowing for quicker reinstallation) or "Delete App" (which removes everything).
Choose "Delete App" for a complete uninstall and confirm.
Important Note: Uninstalling the game does not delete your Mobile Legends account. If you've bound your account, your progress, heroes, skins, and other data will remain linked to your bound account. You can reinstall the game later and log back in to resume your progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 10 related FAQ questions to help you further with Mobile Legends exits:
How to force close Mobile Legends if it's frozen?
If Mobile Legends freezes, follow the steps in Step 4 (Completely Closing the Mobile Legends Application) for your specific device (Android or iOS) to force close the app. This will usually resolve the freezing issue.
How to avoid penalties for leaving a Mobile Legends match?
The best way to avoid penalties is not to leave a match. If you experience connectivity issues, the game's AI will temporarily take over your hero. Only force close as an absolute last resort, as it will incur penalties.
How to switch accounts in Mobile Legends?
To switch accounts, first log out of your current account by following Step 5. Then, on the login screen, you'll be prompted to log in with a different bound account (Moonton, Google Play Games, Facebook, etc.).
How to save my Mobile Legends progress before uninstalling?
Your Mobile Legends progress is automatically saved if you have bound your account to a Moonton account, Google Play Games (Android), Facebook, VK, or Apple Game Center (iOS). Ensure your account is bound before uninstalling.
How to unbind a connected account from Mobile Legends?
To unbind an account (like Facebook or Google Play), go to your Profile Icon > Account > Account Center. You should see options to manage your connected platforms. Be aware that some primary binding methods, like Moonton accounts, cannot be easily unbound.
How to clear Mobile Legends cache and data?
For Android, go to Settings > Apps > Mobile Legends: Bang Bang > Storage, and you'll find options for "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data." For iOS, you typically need to offload or delete and reinstall the app to effectively clear its data.
How to restart Mobile Legends without completely closing the app?
You usually cannot "restart" the app without closing it first. If you just switch to another app and then back, MLBB might reload or continue from where you left off, but a full restart requires closing it from the app switcher.
How to tell if my Mobile Legends account is bound?
Go to your Profile Icon > Account > Account Center. Under "Other Platform Account," you'll see which platforms (Google Play, Facebook, VK, Game Center) your account is bound to. If it shows a connected account name/email, it's bound.
How to prevent Mobile Legends from running in the background?
After closing the app using the methods in Step 4, it generally stops running in the background. For persistent issues on Android, you can go to App Info (Settings > Apps > Mobile Legends) and check "Battery" or "Background activity" settings to restrict its background usage.
How to re-download Mobile Legends after uninstalling?
You can re-download Mobile Legends from your device's respective app store: Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iOS. Search for "Mobile Legends: Bang Bang" and simply reinstall it.