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KimSMurphy63 Author

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My iPhone XR will not swipe up and some of the lower screen will not let me select them.

My iPhone XR will not swipe up and some of the apps and actions will not allow me to select them.

iPhone XR

Posted on Jun 20, 2021 8:54 AM

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D.I. Johnson

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Posted on Jun 20, 2021 9:54 AM

This sounds like physical damage or failure of the iPhone screen and digitizer.

It'll likely require service to repair.

But to confirm that it isn't just a software glitch, you'll need to restart your iPhone.

How to restart your iPhone:

click > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559

If the problem persists, make an appointment to have the iPhone serviced, or replace the device.

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