Unlike that person you messaged on a dating app, if your iPhone won’t respond to you, there’s something you can do about it. Whether you’ve got a black screen, an app is frozen, or the thing simply won’t turn on, there are a number of causes that could make an iPhone unresponsive – and a number of ways to fix it. Show
Read on to find out exactly how to handle an unresponsive iPhone. We give you some reasons why your iPhone may be frozen like Queen Elsa, and six ways to bring that device back to life. For an iPhone Unresponsive Due to App Issues
If the app continues to cause problems, it’s possible that you need to update it.
If the app still continues to cause problems, you can try uninstalling it, and then going back to the app store and reinstalling it again. Perform a Hard Reset for an Unresponsive iPhone
If Your iPhone is Unresponsive, Check Your StorageIf your phone is near capacity – think less than 100 MB of free space left – then it’s liable to experience performance issues, including freezing up on you. To check how much storage space you have left, go to Settings > General > Storage. If you see that you have very little free space left, there are recommendations available on how to free a little bit of that space up, but performing actions such as clearing the cache will log you out of websites, which can be annoying, and the space you’ll gain might not even be that significant. Instead, we recommend simply deleting some unnecessary photos and/or videos. If you’re a digital hoarder, it only takes a few minutes to back your iPhone up to iCloud or a computer first, so they can collect dust there. Your Unresponsive iPhone May Need to Charge UpIf you do not even see the charging icon after an hour, try making sure that the phone is definitely charging by checking the ports, cable, and charger. Update Via Recovery ModeIf none of the above things are helping an iPhone unresponsive to your commands, you can try updating the iOS, hopefully without losing your data. You can do this by connecting your iPhone to any computer that has iTunes installed on it. While the process should leave your data intact, Apple doesn’t make any promises, so it’s ideal if you have your data backed up or can manage to back it up now if your iPhone is on. To update your iPhone:
Back Up and Restore Via Recovery ModeIf all else fails, you can try to back up and restore your iPhone. Hopefully you’ll be able to back up your data to iCloud or a computer now, or you have it backed up already, because restoring your iPhone via recovery mode will wipe all data on the phone completely clean. To restore your iPhone to its factory settings via recovery mode, simply follow the directions above, but when the screen pops up with the options to Restore or Update, click on Restore. Screen Problems? Puls Can HelpWhether it’s a cracked iphone screen or a battery issue, there’s no reason to procrastinate – we will come to you and fix your phone in minutes. In fact, a Puls technician can come meet you virtually anywhere, as soon as the very same day. With our upfront pricing plan, you can see our fair and competitive prices for yourself – there are no hidden fees and all repairs include our free lifetime guarantee on parts and service (and a one-year guarantee on batteries). Can an unresponsive screen be fixed?Reboot Your Phone
A good-old reboot might sound futile to fix such an advanced issue. However, it's often one of the most successful ways to fix an unresponsive touch screen on Android. Restarting your phone shuts down and refreshes all background services, which could have crashed and led to your issue.
How do I fix my iPhone completely unresponsive?If iPhone isn't responding, and you can't turn it off then on, try forcing it to restart.. Press and quickly release the volume up button.. Press and quickly release the volume down button.. Press and hold the side button.. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.. How much does it cost to fix an unresponsive iPhone screen?iPhone X Series: $199 – $329. iPhone 8 Series: $149 – $169. iPhone 7 Series: $149 – $169. (Check the full list of Apple screen replacement fees for more.)
How do I restore my iPhone with unresponsive screen?iPhone 8 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation): Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.
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