iPhone apps won’t open
When tap on app icon will go to page but app doesn’t open
iPhone 7, iOS 12
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When tap on app icon will go to page but app doesn’t open
iPhone 7, iOS 12
If an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won’t open
If an app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Apple TV stops responding, follow these steps to get help.
Force quit the app
Restart your device
Restart your iOS device, Apple Watch, or Apple TV. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
Check for updates
Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS, watchOS, or tvOS.
Then check for app updates. For iOS and Apple Watch apps, go to the App Store on your iOS device, then tap Updates. If an update is available, tap Update. If asked, enter your Apple ID and password. You might need a Wi-Fi connection to update some apps on your iOS device.
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps and turn on Automatically Update Apps. If you don't have automatic updates turned on, you can open the App Store, go to the Purchased tab, and open an app's product page to see if an update is available.
Delete and reinstall the app
Contact the app developer
If you're having an issue with an Apple app, contact Apple Support. If it's a third-party app, contact the app developer.
If an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won't open - Apple ...
If an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won’t open
If an app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Apple TV stops responding, follow these steps to get help.
Force quit the app
Restart your device
Restart your iOS device, Apple Watch, or Apple TV. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
Check for updates
Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS, watchOS, or tvOS.
Then check for app updates. For iOS and Apple Watch apps, go to the App Store on your iOS device, then tap Updates. If an update is available, tap Update. If asked, enter your Apple ID and password. You might need a Wi-Fi connection to update some apps on your iOS device.
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Apps and turn on Automatically Update Apps. If you don't have automatic updates turned on, you can open the App Store, go to the Purchased tab, and open an app's product page to see if an update is available.
Delete and reinstall the app
Contact the app developer
If you're having an issue with an Apple app, contact Apple Support. If it's a third-party app, contact the app developer.
If an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won't open - Apple ...
I have tried most of that afraid to delete apps as app icon is one that won’t open
iPhone apps won’t open