If you are experiencing issues with an app on your iPhone closing unexpectedly or not opening, there are several steps you can take to try and resolve the problem. Here is a detailed guide on how to stop an app from closing on your iPhone:
1. Close and reopen the app:
– Double-click the Home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (depending on your iPhone model) to access the app switcher.
– Swipe left or right to find the problematic app.
– Swipe the app’s preview card up or off the screen to close it.
– Return to the home screen and tap on the app icon to relaunch it.
2. Force the app to close:
– If the app is unresponsive or won’t close using the above method, you can force it to close.
– Press and hold the power button (located on the side or top of your iPhone) until the power off slider appears.
– On iPhone X or newer models, press and hold the side button along with either volume button until the power off slider appears.
– Release the power button and immediately press and hold the Home button (located on the front of your iPhone) until the app closes and you return to the home screen.
3. Restart your device:
– Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve app-related issues.
– Press and hold the power button until the power off slider appears.
– Slide to power off your iPhone.
– Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the power button again until the Apple logo appears, indicating that your device is restarting.
– Once your device has restarted, try opening the app again.
4. Check for updates:
– Outdated apps may have compatibility issues that cause them to close unexpectedly.
– Open the App Store on your iPhone.
– Tap on your profile picture or the account icon in the top right corner.
– Scroll down and look for any available app updates.
– If an update is available for the problematic app, tap the Update button next to it to install the latest version.
5. Delete and reinstall the app:
– If none of the above steps have resolved the issue, you can try deleting the app and then reinstalling it.
– Press and hold the app icon on the home screen until all the icons start jiggling.
– Tap the “x” button on the app you want to delete, then confirm the deletion.
– Open the App Store, search for the app, and tap the download or get button to reinstall it.
– Once the app is reinstalled, try launching it again to see if the issue persists.
Remember to check if the app you are experiencing problems with is compatible with your iPhone model and iOS version. Some older apps may not work properly on newer devices or iOS versions.
If an app on your iPhone is closing unexpectedly or not opening, you can try closing and reopening the app, force closing it, restarting your device, checking for updates, or deleting and reinstalling the app. These steps should help resolve most app-related issues you may encounter.