iPhone 16 Pro Max apps freezing and quitting after iOS 26 update

When I open message, mail, phone app

they all will freeze and after few seconds it will quit those apps

and I cannot pick up phone call

no sms after I upgrade to iOS 26

my device is iPhone 16 pro max

thanks



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Original Title: Cannot use phone app

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 4:58 AM

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Sep 19, 2025 9:48 AM in response to Newboytom

Newboytom wrote:

When I open message, mail, phone app
they all will freeze and after few seconds it will quit those apps
and I cannot pick up phone call
no sms after I upgrade to iOS 26
my device is iPhone 16 pro max
thanks


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Original Title: Cannot use phone app

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