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Why won’t my phone let me swipe, it only lets me tap

Why won’t my phone let me swipe. It only lets me tap

Posted on Mar 26, 2022 11:59 PM

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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.

Posted on Mar 27, 2022 12:03 AM

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Mar 27, 2022 12:03 AM in response to jenelle147

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.

Why won’t my phone let me swipe, it only lets me tap

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