My iPhone X froze and I cannot unlock my phone

My iPhone will not unlock and I cannot turn off my phone. The screen won’t let me shut off the phone To reset. I cannot answer calls nor read messages. Touch screen is not working

iPhone X

Posted on Nov 27, 2021 9:31 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2021 9:37 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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Nov 27, 2021 9:37 PM in response to sharilyn85

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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