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Reasons for iPhone Frozen

A Frozen iPhone Screen can be an extreme nuisance. It will cause trouble for your life and work.
Confused about what is causing your iPhone screen frozen? There are a few reasons that lead to such an issue.
Tap on the reasons to get to know more about them.

insufficient storage

Insufficient Storage

With insufficient storage, iPhone faces difficulty in functioning and usually freezes or slows down. The device's performance and stability only improve if some data across the iPhone is reduced.
outdated installation

Outdated Installation

Apple will update its software solution to prevent the iPhone from freezing up. Therefore, updates that are not installed in time can make the device difficult to run.
infrequent reboots

Infrequent Reboots

Your iPhone might be facing some software bug that would necessarily put your device in frequent restarting or stuck on Apple logo. If this software bug prevails, such reboots can freeze the screen of the iPhone at any instant.
low battery

Low Battery

Having a discharged iPhone battery usually takes some time to turn on. If the iPhone is frozen and won't turn off or reset, the iPhone's battery would be unable to use. Make sure to charge your iPhones on time so that the device does not take much time to turn on.
buggy apps

Buggy Apps

Every application in the App Store is checked and regulated according to the rules put forth by it. However, some apps still have some bugs undetected in them. Whenever the user operates it, the iPhone usually freezes due to device incompatibility.
virus

Virus

Users may download third-party software from other platforms or use sub-standard applications for their devices. These apps are difficult to run and will crash the entire iPhone system and freeze the screen repeatedly.

Unfreeze Frozen iPhone

Are you failing to have the slightest of ideas on how to fix a frozen iPhone?
Look into some of the most effective methods that can unfreeze your iPhone instantly.

Most Efficient and Professional

Wondershare Dr.Fone - System Repair

Dr.Fone can fix iOS issues in many common scenarios, such as black screen, iPhone stuck on Apple logo, white screen of death, etc. It provides you with an all-in-one solution with an exemplary process. Outstandingly, it has made this process so easy that anyone can fix iOS without any skills.

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iPhone 8 or later (Including iPhoneSE)
Press and quickly release the volume up and volume down button,
then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

iphone 8 guide

iPhone 7 or later
Press and hold both the side button and the volume down button until you see the Apple logo.

iphone 7 guide

iPhone 6s or later
Press and hold both the Home button and the side button or the top button until you see the Apple logo.

iphone 6 guide

Most Cost-Effective

Force Restart

A hard reset is the best answer if you search for a cost-effective method to fix a frozen iPhone. Force restarting your iPhone is a convenient option in resolving issues like software bugs across the devices. As most glitches on iPhone are not permanent, you can also try this out to resolve the unusual behaviors of your phone. Look into our detailed guides for hard resetting an iOS device.

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Update iOS

Frozen iPhone screens can be a consequence of a corrupt or unstable iOS.
Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS to repair frozen iPhone screen.

Connect iPhone to
computer

Select your iPhone on
your computer

Force restart the
iPhone

Enter recovery mode and
choose "Update"

Download and update
the software

What If All The Above Measures Failed?

Are you still figuring out a method to fix a frozen iPhone?
Follow these two methods to ensure a remedy for your problem.

restore iphone

Restore iPhone

If the methods stated above fail to provide you with an effective solution, you may put your iPhone into DFU mode (Device Firmware Update) and restore it to resolve all iPhone frozen screen issues. This state does not load the operating system of your iPhone but allows it to connect with iTunes. Click to learn about how to put iPhone in DFU mode.

contact apple support

Contact Apple Support/Offline Maintenance

A hardware problem can also cause iPhone frozen and won't turn off. And hardware problems usually can not be fixed by common ways. Under such circumstances, Apple Support is the most appropriate route to take. On the other hand, you can also have it repaired from a mobile repairing shop, which may cost more but is convenient and time-saving.

Wondershare Dr.Fone - Data Recovery

A frozen iPhone screen may cause data losses across your iPhone. To save yourselves from unprecedented losses, Dr.Fone provides you with an effortless technique to recover data such as contacts, messages, photos, etc. All the data lost under such issues will be recovered back in its original form.

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Recover data from
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Recover data from
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Prevent Data Loss When iPhone
Frozen Happens Again

It is important to backup your data to prevent losing any crucial data during the process,
so please remember to backup your iPhone or iPad data with iTunes or iCloud.

backup with icloud

Backup
with iCloud

1

Unlock your iPhone and go to Settings > iCloud option.

2

Tap on the “Backup” option.

3

Tap iCloud Backup.

4

Tap Back Up Now.

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Backup with Dr.Fone -
Phone Backup

1

Launch Dr.Fone software onto computer.

2

Connect iPhone with the computer or connecting iPhone and PC to the same WiFi.

3

Choose "Phone Backup".

4

Select "Backup" button.

5

Select file types you want to back up.

6

Click on "Backup" option.

7

Set up automatical backup and it will back up your data automatically next time.

backup with mac

Backup
with Mac

1

Open Finder window.

2

Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.

3

Enter passcode to trust the computer.

4

Select your device on your computer.

5

Select the "Encrypt local backup" checkbox and create a memorable password.

6

Click "Back Up" Now.

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Backup
with iTunes

1

Download iTunes.

2

Open iTunes.

3

Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.

4

Enter passcode to trust the computer.

5

Select your device in iTunes.

6

Click "Summary".

7

Select the "Encrypt device backup" checkbox and create a memorable password.

8

Click "Back Up" Now.

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