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My iPhone XR won’t let me use any apps

I can’t open any app, shut down my phone, or call it only lets me slide to other screens


iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 22, 2020 9:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2020 9:17 AM

Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


Axel F.

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Nov 22, 2020 9:17 AM in response to danae294

Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


Axel F.

My iPhone XR won’t let me use any apps

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