Some apps are not loading on my iPhone 17 Pro

PSchell04 wrote:

I have an iPhone 17 pro. A few months after getting it, suddenly some apps refuse to load or only load sometimes. It seems to mainly be apps like PayPal, my mobile banking app, tik tok, and canvas.

This is extremely frustrating especially because I can’t get into my banking app.

I’ve tried hard restarting my phone, clearing the apps cache, re installing the apps. Nothing works.

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Original Title: Apps not loading

1. Is your 17 Pro updated to the current iOS 26.6?
2. Have you Force Restarted your iPhone --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
3. Have you ensured you are using the most current version of any app which won't open --> How to manually update apps from the App Store - Apple Support
4. Not being able to use your banking app, often happens when a VPN is installed on the phone. If you have a VPN, unless required by your school or employer (which they should provide), using a VPN causes nothing but connectivity issues. If by chance you have one, deleting the VPN Profile at Settings > General > VPN & Device Management along with any associated app, cleaner app or anti-virus app, then restarting your iPhone will usually fix connectivity issues like you've described.
5. If you do have a VPN, you might want to read this --> VPN: What you need to know - Apple Community

All apps are not available in every country or region. App availability depends on the country/region settings of your Apple Account (Apple ID) and also on legal, regulatory, or developer distribution decisions. Apple allows developers to choose the countries or regions where their apps are offered. 

For example, TikTok is banned in India, so it will not be available for download from the Indian App Store. Similarly, an app that is available in one country's App Store may not appear in another country's App Store. 

If you cannot find an app, first check your Apple Account country/region:

Settings → [Your Name] → Media & Purchases → View Account → Country/Region

The App Store region determines which apps, subscriptions, and digital content are available for download.

Changing the device or iPhone model will not change app availability; the Apple Account region is the key factor.Also remember that some apps may be unavailable because of government restrictions, age ratings, licensing limitations, or because the developer has chosen not to distribute the app in that particular region.

This kind of feels like bad ram?

Rather than "feel", did you check to see how much free storage was available on your iPhone?

Settings > General > iPhone Storage

How much GB of x GB used?

Hopefully, you don't have a VPN installed on your iPhone......correct?

It's not usual for an iPhone to selectively refuse to open only some apps, while others may open. I doubt it's an issue with the phone itself. Have you fully deleted any app which doesn't work, then redownload it from the App Store? If yes, and nothing helps, I'd schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar and show the issue to Apple directly.

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

Exact same issues on my iPhone 17pro on latest IOS. I’ve done everything, reset the phone, reinstalled apps, etc. now it’s failing to download and/of install apps. Yes it’s banking apps, WellsFargo, PayPal but also teams and failing to install apps like Harbor Freight and McDonalds. SoFi and Found banking apps work so it’s inconsistent. I’m also getting heavy battery usage warnings. Battery health is good and and 98%. This kind of feels like bad ram?

I’m seeing a trend here that banking apps seem to be an issue? I can’t get my bank app or Venmo to load. I have plenty of space and was up to date but now I’m going to go for the newer update. It’s been **** trying to even get my phone to let me update. It keeps telling me I can’t even update!!!

IM SORRY ABOUT THE USERNAME ITS VERY OLD OMG

I'm having the same issue and have tried all of the suggested remedies.

What did the technician say when you took your iPhone in to the Genius Bar or an Authorized Apple Service Provider (AASP)?

I haven't done that yet as there is not one conveniently available where I live.