Freezing up in IOS 17.0.2

is there anyone experiencing freezing up of apps like messenger and Safari when trying to operate in browser settings or send messages? Is there knowledge of an update to IOS to 17.0.2 ?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 1:05 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2023 12:15 PM

Hello oneil115,


Currently the latest iOS version will be iOS 17.0.3. If needed, this page can help out with updating: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For issues with an app becoming unresponsive or unexpectedly quitting, the steps on this page may be able to resolve things if it persists on iOS 17.0.3: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support


"1. Close and reopen the app

Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

 

2. Restart your device

Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

 

3. Check for updates

To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.

 

4. Delete the app, then redownload it

Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed."


For applicable apps, also ensure the latest version is installed as that will confirm it's using the latest improvements for the app in question: How to manually update apps on your Apple device - Apple Support


If nothing has helped, this page will have additional suggestions and steps that can assist with the device running slowly: If your iPhone or iPad is running slow - Apple Support


Cheers.


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Oct 5, 2023 12:15 PM in response to oneil115

Hello oneil115,


Currently the latest iOS version will be iOS 17.0.3. If needed, this page can help out with updating: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For issues with an app becoming unresponsive or unexpectedly quitting, the steps on this page may be able to resolve things if it persists on iOS 17.0.3: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support


"1. Close and reopen the app

Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

 

2. Restart your device

Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.

 

3. Check for updates

To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.

 

4. Delete the app, then redownload it

Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed."


For applicable apps, also ensure the latest version is installed as that will confirm it's using the latest improvements for the app in question: How to manually update apps on your Apple device - Apple Support


If nothing has helped, this page will have additional suggestions and steps that can assist with the device running slowly: If your iPhone or iPad is running slow - Apple Support


Cheers.


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