swipe to unlock
I can't swipe to unlock my iPhone. The phone does not recognize any swipes.
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This might be frozen software, as I’ve had that happen a couple of times.
Or this might be a failed repair, or an iPhone that’s headed for a repair, as mentioned above. Bad displays and bad digitizers can cause the screen to freeze, ghost touches, and missed touches.
Follow the force-restart sequence, which might clear this: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support
Failing that forced-restart, use the Get Support link in the upper right, and discuss your options and alternatives with the folks that work for Apple.
