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6 Easy Ways to Stop iPhone Apps Crashing
By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 5, 2021 Reviewed by Christine Baker Reviewed by Christine Baker Christine Baker is a marketing consultant with experience working for a variety of clients. Her expertise includes social media, web development, and graphic design. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android What to Know
Force the app to quit/restart, update it, or delete/reinstall it.Restart your phone, or update to the latest iOS version.Contact the app developer for help. This article offers six easy ways to stop iPhone app crashes. Karlis Dembrans / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 How to Stop iPhone App Crashes
To fix iPhone app crashes, try these six tips, in this order. These tips apply to all iPhone models running all recent versions of the iOS. The exact steps for each tip may differ based on your version of the iOS. The steps are covered in each individual article. Quit and Relaunch the iPhone App
The first and simplest step is to stop iPhone app crashes is to force the app to quit and then restarting it. Force quitting apps stops all of the app's processes and starts them fresh (but it doesn't save battery life!). If the app crash was caused by some feature going slightly wrong, this solution could fix it. Stop iPhone App Crashes by Restarting the iPhone
Sometimes, apps crash on the iPhone because of a problem with the iPhone itself, not with the app. If restarting the app didn't help, a restart of the iPhone is in order. Many problems on the iPhone, not just app crashes, can be fixed with a simple restart. Fix iPhone App Crashes by Updating Your Apps
If restarting your iPhone doesn't fix an app crash, the problem causing the crash could be a bug in the app itself. App developers regularly update their apps to fix bugs and provide new functionality, so installing the updated app could fix the bug that's causing you problems. Delete and Reinstall the App to Fix iPhone App Crashes
Sometimes, apps crash because something goes wrong with them over time. This can happen even after you update the app to the latest version. If you've tried all the steps so far and it hasn't helped, try deleting the app and then reinstalling it. A fresh installation of the app could help. Update to the Latest Version of the iOS
In the same way that app developers release updates to fix bugs, Apple regularly releases updates to iOS, the operating system that runs the iPhone and iPod touch. These updates add cool new features and also fix bugs. If your app crashes into aren't fixed by restarting your phone or updating your apps, there's a chance that the bug is in iOS itself. In that case, update to the latest OS. Contact the App' s Developer for Help with Crashes
If none of these steps solve your crashing problem, you need expert help. Your best bet is to contact the developer of the app directly. There should be contact information listed in the app—maybe on a Contact or About screen. If there's not, the app's page in the App Store usually includes contact information. Try emailing the developer or reporting and the bug and you should get some useful feedback. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working Runtime Error: What It Is and How to Fix It How to Fix It When Snapchat Is Not Working on an iPhone How to Fix It When Facebook Messenger Isn’t Sending Messages How to Fix It When Facebook Messenger Won’t Load Messages How to Fix It When Facebook Keeps Crashing 8 Reasons Why Your iPad Keeps Crashing Why Does My Phone Keep Freezing? How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working How to Fix D3dx9_24.dll is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix It When Discovery Plus Is Not Working How to Fix D3dx9_34.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix the Microphone on AirPods How to Fix D3dx9_41.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors 8 Ways to Fix It When an iPhone Speaker Is Not Working How to Fix It When 'Move to iOS' Isn't Working Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies