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I can’t swipe up my screen on iPhone Xs

I can’t swipe up my screen on iPhone Xs

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 7:16 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2021 7:20 PM

Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


Axel F.

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Mar 4, 2021 7:20 PM in response to sina278

Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


Axel F.

I can’t swipe up my screen on iPhone Xs

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