iPhone Apps Crashing Or Won't Open? Try This

When one app keeps freezing or closing, it's usually the app, not your iPhone. Apple suggests working through these steps in order. Check the app after each one. (Apple Support 119876)

1. Close and reopen it. Force the app to close, then open it again. (Apple Support 119876)
2. Restart your iPhone. (Apple Support 119876)
3. Check for updates. In the App Store, tap your profile icon, then App Updates. If there's no app update, update iOS. (Apple Support 119876)
4. Delete and redownload it. Apple warns that you might lose data stored in the app when you do this. (Apple Support 119876)
5. Contact the developer. If you got the app from the App Store and it still isn't working, contact the app developer. If you bought it recently and don't want it anymore, you can request a refund. (Apple Support 119876)

When It's Every App

If lots of apps misbehave, or the whole phone freezes, restarts on its own or feels slow, that's a different problem. See our post on iPhone slowdowns and battery health for one common cause.

Franchitti's Fix is a home-based iPhone repair workshop at 4515 Texas St, San Diego. Book An Appointment to pick a time.

1-year warranty against defects on undamaged parts and labor (60 days on Budget parts). Budget parts carry a 60-day warranty.

Learn more about Steven Franchitti, who runs the workshop.

Sources

• Apple Support, If an app stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won't open: https://support.apple.com/en-us/119876

Franchitti's Fix LLC is an independent repair shop, not affiliated with Apple.