My iPhone 6 launches apps by itself!

Did anyone get any answer to this question?

Any solution for this issue?

It's been a while I am adjusting with my phone because of 2 year contract...but I am feeling cheated as my device is never damaged and started behaving weirdly all of a sudden...😟

Ha! My phone launches random apps when I touch the home button... I just close them. Occasionally, Siri listens to what I'm saying and answers even though I haven't said "Hey Siri" but the most crazy is the phone automatically dials phone numbers when I'm in the car.

Steve Jobs is rolling over in his grave right now.

I bought a glass screen protector with full thin metal frame that covered the intire screen....that's when my phone started doing things on its own. I removed the screen protector and did a "Reset All". Seems to be working ok know. Through away the screen protector and buying the full plastic one. I think static electricity may have had something to do with it.

Thank you Ahmad!! I was scared my iPhone 5s was hacked and was about to start looking for a new phone but I unplugged the charger after reading this and found the charger was causing the issues!!! Yay I am so relieved.

Replace your screen protector. I had the same issue and fixed with a new screen protector. I think small gaps between the screen and the glass cover is what causi g your phone to launch apps by itself.

Hi UserH,

If you are having issues with your iPhone's applications launching on their own at inappropriate times, you may want to try some things to troubleshoot.

First, quit all running applications and test again -

iOS: Force an app to close

Next, I would try restarting the iPhone -

Turn your iOS device off and on (restart) and reset

If the issue is still present, you may want to restore the iPhone as a new device -

iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Best,

Brett L

I might have a stupid answer, but have you tried cleaning the screen? Since it is a touch device, if there is a substance on the screen that's conductive it may cause spurious signals that the device interprets as a tap. For example, if there are drops of water on a MacBook trackpad the pointer can jump around randomly; it can seem like someone else is controlling the computer.

I'm having the same issue with my iphone 6 and it's not the screen protector or the case. I've removed both and the while the phone is setting on my desk it will begin to launch apps on it's own.

iOS 8.1.2

Mine started doing the same thing. I thought I was going crazy. No screen protector, no case, and the screen is clean.

I am having the same problem with my iPhone 6. Does it randomly. Also while I am in some apps it is choosing things (links, photos, etc) on its own

This is likely actually an issue with the touch screen. If the touch screen is damaged or malfunctioning it may register touches even when you are not touching it. You will most likely need to take the device into apple for service if restoring the phone does not resolve this.

Seems to me that this issue is occurring due to defective devices. My device is new (less than a month) and has not been damaged in anyway. Plus there have been more than a few posts about this issue ever since the 6 was released.

I have done all of these suggestions and none of them fixed the problem. The latest event, during the night (last night), the Mag Lite app turned on all by it self. No one touched it or turned it on everyone was asleep. My phone seems to be possessed at times, almost like someone else has taken control of it.

I certainly would like for Apple to address this issue for everyone and get this problem resolved for everyone. I purchased my phone in October brand new and It has not been damaged. I keep it in a case with a screen protector. As I understand it, I now need my phone diagnosed by Apple techs, sent in and "repaired".

I am in the same exact situation as user: KSW4. I've tried everything with no results.

My wife and I both are having the same issues with both our phones! We have updated the iOS restarted, reset. Their is something seriously wrong with either the iOS or this hardware. This phone has disgraced APPLES reputation as being solid glitcheless phones.

This phone reminds me of the Windows Mobile phone with all it glitches.

I Put down a lot on notes in my contacts, I absolutely hate that you search for information but when you tap to type it jumps you all the way back to the top of your list. This phone bogs down and locks up. takes off on it's own and does what it wants.

Programming needs serious help. I pay a premium for these phone because I expect a solid phone.

What is Apple going to do to fix this. These issues are not isolated.