Running into issues with your iPhone where apps won't open and you can't power down or hard reboot your device can be frustrating. But don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot these problems step by step.
First off, if your apps are not opening or are crashing when you try to launch them, the first thing you should try is to force quit the app. To do this, simply double click the home button (for iPhones with a home button) or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (for iPhones without a home button) to access the App Switcher. Then, swipe up on the app that's causing the issue to force close it. Once you've done that, try reopening the app to see if the problem is resolved.
If force quitting the app doesn't work, the next step is to restart your iPhone. To do this, press and hold the power button until you see the slider to power off. If the slider doesn't appear or you can't slide to power off, there's a workaround for that too. On iPhones with a home button, press and hold the power button and the home button together until you see the Apple logo. For iPhones without a home button, quickly press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button, and then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
In some rare cases, you may find that even restarting your iPhone doesn't resolve the issue. If that's the case and you still can't power down or hard reboot your device, your last resort is to perform a force restart. The steps for force restarting vary depending on your iPhone model, so here's a quick breakdown:
- For iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the power button and the home button together until you see the Apple logo.
- For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the power button and the volume down button together until you see the Apple logo.
- For iPhone 8 and later: Quickly press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button, and then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
After force restarting your iPhone, you should find that the issue with apps not opening or being unable to power down has been resolved. If you continue to experience problems, it may be worth contacting Apple Support for further assistance.
Remember, it's always a good idea to keep your iPhone software up to date, as Apple releases regular updates to address bugs and improve performance. Additionally, regularly closing out of apps running in the background can help prevent issues like apps not opening.
By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve the issue with apps not opening on your iPhone and regain the ability to power down or hard reboot your device. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to reach out for more assistance.