Text App Freezing After Update to iOS 15.1
After updating my XS Max to 15.1 I have noticed that my Messages App locks up and will not restart unless I do a restart or a reset. I've never had a problem on this phone before.
iPhone XS Max, iOS 15
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After updating my XS Max to 15.1 I have noticed that my Messages App locks up and will not restart unless I do a restart or a reset. I've never had a problem on this phone before.
iPhone XS Max, iOS 15
Hello LineChief,
Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We understand that the Apple Messages app freezes, and we're here for you.
We recommend following the steps in the below support article since they have resolved similar concerns in the past:
If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open
On the other hand, if your iPhone becomes unresponsive to the point where you can't exit the Messages app at all, we suggest doing a forced restart. Here's how:
If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen
Here's some additional information about why this sometimes happens, and what to do when it does:
About iOS performance on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
However, if this concern continues after taking the steps above, our resolution is to contact Apple Support directly. Depending on your region, you may be able to reach them here:
We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.
Thanks for the response to my posting. I have been shutting off and restarting the phone and that has been solving the problem. I think there is a problem with the recent upgrade to 15.1 and Apple can not fix it if they don't hear about the problem. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Messages freezing is one of many problems I’m having on 15.1, most of which involve iCloud Messages and iPhone storage.
Try using an Apple 5w charger for your phone. It’s the only way I’ve found to successfully charge my phone without cause my the app to freeze until Apple fixes this.
Hi,
since I've updated my iPhone 12 Pro into iOS 15.1, I've got the same exact issue.
Message App freezes, and the problem is solved when I restart the phone.
Regards
PC
“Without causing the Messages app to freeze.”
Never mind. I made it 4 days problem free using a 5W charger, but Messages just froze again on my while charging. Sigh.
I have the same issue. The instructions appear to apply to all apps. In the case of Message, is there a way to delete the app and reinstall?
Text App Freezing After Update to iOS 15.1