Apps no longer open on your iPhone? Here’s what you need to do!
WhatsApp notifications pour in, you want to respond but continuously when you click on the app it doesn’t open. Now what? In this blog, we will help you with the problem: apps no longer open iPhone. The following topics will be covered:
- Apps no longer open, how is this possible?
- What you can do yourself so your apps work like normal again!
- Apps no longer open after update or due to storage
Apps no longer open, how is this possible?
Apps no longer open iPhone? When your apps don’t open, this is a super annoying problem. There are several causes that can lead to apps not opening. For example, your iPhone may not have enough memory free, or the app places too many demands on your device. When a new iOS version comes out, it also sometimes happens that the app is not yet ready for the new iOS version. This can also cause problems with launching an app.
What you can do yourself so your apps work like normal again!
- The first thing to do when an app fails to open or crashes is to forcefully close it. You do this on iPhone X series or higher by swiping on the home screen from the bottom to the center of the screen. For models with a home button, you press the home button twice. Then you “swipe” up the app in question.
- Didn’t this work? Then reboot your iPhone. Here’s how to do this by iPhone model.
- Did this not work either? Then try uninstalling and reinstalling the app again
Apps no longer open after update or due to storage
With recent iOS updates, it is more common for apps to temporarily not open properly or close immediately. This may be because the app has not yet been fully updated to the latest iOS version.
Therefore, always check for updates available on the App Store. Developers often quickly release a new version to fix this problem. Also, nearly full storage can cause apps to not function properly. Go to Settings > General > iPhone storage and check if there is enough space available. Delete any unused apps or files.
In addition, it may help to log out and back in to your Apple ID or reset your network settings. This often solves problems with apps that rely on the Internet or syncing.
Unfortunately, did the above steps not help you and apps no longer open iPhone? We then recommend going to a professional repair shop (for example, ThePhoneLab – check here for a branch near you). At ThePhoneLab, we always do a free diagnostic first. After this, you are not required to proceed to repair, but of course you can. Make your appointment here:
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Why do my apps no longer open on my iPhone?
This can have several causes, such as a software error, not enough storage space, an outdated app or an iOS update. A poor Internet connection can also cause apps to crash or not start.
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Why do apps crash immediately after I open them?
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Can full storage cause apps not to open?
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What should I do if one specific app does not open?
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Can a poor Internet connection cause apps not to open?
