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App freezes or closes immediately when you open it

Force-quit the app by swiping it off in the App Switcher, then delete and reinstall it from the App Store. If it still crashes after reinstalling, the app needs an update or requires a feature your iPhone doesn't have.

When a single app keeps freezing or crashing, the problem is with that app, not your iPhone. The app has corrupted files, is incompatible with your iOS version, or has a bug. Deleting and reinstalling gives it a fresh start. If it still crashes after that, the app needs updating or requires a feature your iPhone doesn't have.

Risk: Low ⏱ 10-15 minutes Beginner
⚡ Before you start
  • Make sure this is just one app crashing, not multiple apps (if multiple apps crash, that's a different problem)
  • Have WiFi connected so you can download the app fresh from the App Store
  • Have at least 1-2 GB of free storage space on your iPhone

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