What can I do if I think my iPhone has been hacked?

I’ve tried just about everything nothing seems to work


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 3, 2023 6:23 PM

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Aug 3, 2023 6:39 PM in response to forrestjurries

forrestjurries Said:

"I think my phone has been commandeered or hacked. What do I do? I have no control over it anymore. Very strange it kind of just does what it wants won’t let me do what I want. What do I do????: I’ve tried just about everything nothing seems to work"

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Please clarify "no control":

Have "no control"? In what manor? If it Is a frozen iPhone, refer to the following...


Troubleshooting a Frozen iPhone:


Start with a Force Restart:

Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


Try the Tips at these Apple Support Links:






Being Stuck in a Boot Loop:

Your iPhone might be stuck in a boot loop. This typically happens when you unsuccessfully download somethings or an install stalls.  So, refer to my User Tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - Apple Support

Aug 3, 2023 6:36 PM in response to forrestjurries

Can you describe what is happening?


As one potential failure that has been known to arise, a display or digitizer failure can cause false or so-called ghost touches, or can also prevent touches from being registered. This display hardware fault can be resolved with a hardware repair.


What is happening (or not happening) with your iPhone?


Tried restarting the iPhone? Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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