Unexpected app crashes and screen issues on iPhone 11 after visiting a free book website

okay so this is going to sound dumb but I when on a free book website and it said that I got a virus and that I needed to handle it immediately. I didn’t think much of it so I kinda didn’t think To much about it. But then my phone started acting up, (I have the 11 so I know it’s kinda old) my phone has been having like a mind of its own. My apps. Will crash, it will make my screen MAJOR crash and it’s like something controlling my screen to annoy me or something. I even have having a hard time typing this so sorry for errors. Please help idk what else to do.


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iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 5, 2025 7:53 PM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2025 7:59 PM

You don't have a virus, try a forced restart.


You don't have any viruses on your phone, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information.

Read more about it here -

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Try a forced restart.

• Press and quickly release the volume up button

• Press and quickly release the volume down button

• Press and hold the side button.

• When the Apple logo appears, release the button.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


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Feb 5, 2025 7:59 PM in response to eliah160

You don't have a virus, try a forced restart.


You don't have any viruses on your phone, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information.

Read more about it here -

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Try a forced restart.

• Press and quickly release the volume up button

• Press and quickly release the volume down button

• Press and hold the side button.

• When the Apple logo appears, release the button.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


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