How can I prevent app freezing while selecting text on my iPhone?

Whenever I go to select text in any app, it makes whatever app I'm using freeze up. Not my phone, just the app. At first it was just if I selected ANY text (either by double-tapping or manually choosing select) but now it's just when I try to select more than one word (either by double-tapping or moving the cursor). The only way to fix the app being frozen is to remove the app from the carousel and reopen it. I haven't been able to find any information on this and it's frustrating. I have an XR and it has iOS 17.5 installed, but worth noting I was having the same issue with 17.4.1.

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iPhone XR

Posted on May 15, 2024 2:45 PM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on May 15, 2024 7:05 PM

(1) 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).

(2) If the above does not work then - Double check to ensure that you have ample free storage space available on your iPhone. Open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ About ➡️ Available: Here you will see the available storage space on your iPhone. You should maintain at least 15GB or more free storage space for the iPhone’s efficient operation.

(3)) If the above is not the solution then -You may have a poor battery condition which cannot provide sufficient power for peak performance. What is the Battery Health of your iPhone? Open Settings ➡️ Battery ➡️ Battery Health and let us know which percentage you see for Maximum Capacity. Also note what is written under Peak Performance. If your battery's Maximum Capacity shows a value of 80% or less, then it has gone through its lifecycle and therefore should be replaced, according to Apple.

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