brownd202 wrote:
when i try to open my i message app or calling app my screen stays black then the app closes my phone also freezes when i try to open them in the settings
Have you restarted the iPhone ie power off/on...
Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
Reset or a Force Restart,
Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
Restore from backup, restore as new device.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, security updates is iOS 17.5.1
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - identify potential hardware and software issues
How to put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - Apple Support