I'm stuck in my settings app and can't get out, please help!

It's an iphone 4. It told me to make some more room and in storage and I did but not it won't let me out of the app! I can move around in it but it won't let me get to the home screen or lock it. I've tried holding down the lock button but it doesn't work. I'm freaking out badly, please someone help me!!!

Hold down the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons for 10-15 seconds or until the screen goes dark. Then, press and hold the power button to power it back up.
This resets the phone and it should work as expected once it boots back up
~Lyssa

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