I’m unable to turn off my iPhone due to iMessage being frozen

iMessage frozen

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Posted on Mar 18, 2024 1:32 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Posted on Mar 18, 2024 1:52 PM

Do a Force Restart on the iPhone if it is frozen. See the instructions here, Do a Force Restart on the iPhone if it is frozen. See the instructions here, Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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ChrisJ4203

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Mar 18, 2024 1:52 PM in response to claus198

Do a Force Restart on the iPhone if it is frozen. See the instructions here, Do a Force Restart on the iPhone if it is frozen. See the instructions here, Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

Katana-San

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Mar 18, 2024 1:53 PM in response to claus198

Hello~ What model iPhone?

Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

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