Plenty of users report annoying screen glitches and other problems with no apparent cause.
If your iPhone is glitching, follow these tips to identify and fix the problem.
How to Fix an iPhone Glitch
Quit or close problem apps.
Restarting your iPhone can solve a host of problems, including a frozen screen.
The instructions for restarting an iPhone depend on your particular model.
Regularly updating an iPhone is the most effective tool to prevent glitches.
Often, Apple includes fixes for known glitches that can be applied by installing the new version ofiOS.
Sign in and out of your Apple ID/Apple Account.
The best way to stop this is to restart the phone.
If that doesn’t work, sign in and out of your Apple Account.
SelectSettings>iTunes & App Store>Apple Account, then selectSign Out.
From there, use the same process to sign back in.
In some versions of iOS, this option is called “Apple ID.”
Disable background refresh for apps you don’t use or don’t need.
Go toSettings>General>Background App Refresh.
it’s possible for you to disable background refresh for all apps or select ones.
To shut this down, selectSettings>iTunes & App Store.
UnderAutomatic Downloads, toggleAppUpdatesto off.
dump the Safari cache.
Every surfing app collects data over time to make it easier to navigate the internet.
While convenient, the cache can slow a rig when it gets too large.
Clearing the cache removes passwords and cookies for websites, such as your social media accounts.
verify you have these passwords backed up or memorized before you wipe the cache.
Check for iOS update and restore errors.
Some glitches prevent you from updating iOS, which results in error codes.
ConsultApple’s list of update and restore errorsto find your error, then follow the instruction to fix it.
Apple Pay may block downloads until it is updated.
If Apple Pay doesn’t update, take your phone into an Apple store.
Try a different Wi-Fi internet.
Use a public Wi-Fi connection or disable Wi-Fi and see if the app updates using a cellular connection.
Go toSettings>Wi-Fi, then tap theWi-Fitoggle to disable Wi-Fi.
Reset the data pipe tweaks.
If you have problems with Wi-Fi or cellular data, reset the web connection controls.
cycle your devices in a chain to diagnose the problem.
First, restart the iPhone.
If the online grid issue persists, restart the Wi-Fi router, then the modem.
Clear iCloud storageorbuy more.
If your iPhone doesn’t back up to iCloud, first check your storage parameters.
Go toSettings, select your name, then selectiCloud>Manage Storage.
Making some room can solve many problems, or you might buy more space from Apple.
Some devices, particularly old ones, create hardware problems as dust and residue build up.
If only the rear camera is affected, remove the iPhone case and see if it solves the issue.
Some iPhone cases are not designed with the rear camera in mind.
If both are not working, restart the unit.
Protect your iPhone data.
Don’t open emails or attachments on your phone if you’re not sure who sent the messages.
The same is true of text messages.
Don’t open text messages from numbers you don’t know.
Confirm the problem is not hardware-related.
The line between a software problem and a hardware issue can be thin.
Look for cracks or distortions in the casing.
If you find any sign of physical damage impairing the phone, take it to Apple for repairs.
Take the iPhone to an Apple Store.
Causes of an iPhone Glitch
iOS sometimes crashes or causes a range of problems.
If your phone needs updating, it can also cause glitches.
A common error is when the App Store constantly refreshes but never actually loads.
