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Romano81 Author

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iPhone 6S freezes after unlock

Hi all,

I received my iPhone 6S 128GB silver today and I have a problem with it:

When unlocking via fingerprint (which is very fast!!!) the home screen freezes.

So, it unlocks normally, the home screen with all apps shows up but then freezes.

It happens every 2nd or 3rd time I unlock my phone and when the standard home screen shows up.

It freezes for 5-6 second and no matter what I do, the phone doesn't show any reaction - even pushing the home button or the on-off-button.

I restarted the phone several times, "normal" and also restart with "home- & on/off-button"...

Is anyone of you having same issues?

cheers

Posted on Sep 25, 2015 8:55 AM

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ShackrockScott

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Posted on Sep 25, 2015 3:58 PM

Can confirm the same issue. I did NOT restore from backup, it was a clean install. Iphone 6s 64GB space grey.

I came here to write the exact same thing, the touch sensor is wicked fast, but every few times, I get a 2-5 second "freeze" on the home screen. Occationally I'll be able to hit an app before it freezes, and then it is jumpy in the app for a few seconds.

My friend just got his and complains about the same thing.

Some other threads via google with similar problem:

http://momoque.com/iphone-hardware/256094-Iphone-6S-unresponsive-right-after-unl ock

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2453794

http://forums.macrumors.com/threads/6s-plus-pauses-freezes-lag-serious-issue.192 1141/

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Sep 27, 2015 12:45 AM in response to Romano81

I'm having the same problem too, I'm going to phone apple today too see if this is a common problem, and try to sort the problem out.

Sep 27, 2015 12:47 AM in response to Jimbo1221

Disabling spotlight search didn't work for me either.

Sep 27, 2015 10:09 AM in response to Romano81

It's annoying the **** out of me now... mine is going back tomorrow, I've just printed a return label off for it. This so disappointing, last year I had to return two iPhone 6 phones because the first wouldn't connect to any networks and the second was sending people straight to my answerphone and had terrible sound quality during calls. If I wasn't buried so deep in the apple ecosystem I would have left last year. 😠😠😠

Sep 27, 2015 11:05 AM in response to Romano81

I am having the same issues have iphone 6s 64gb restored from icloud. Mine sometimes freezes or home screen apps flash for a second!

Sep 27, 2015 5:35 PM in response to Romano81

I am having this issue too! So frustrating... it's a brand new phone!

Also, turning off Siri spotlight search seemed to stop it... but come on...

Sep 28, 2015 10:38 AM in response to Romano81

Mine was sent back this afternoon, I also noticed that the battery was draining quickly today. This is the last time I'm putting up with this crap. If I have problems with the next one, regardless of whether they are hardware or software issues, then I'm sending it straight back and getting a windows phone so i can get out of this stupid cycle every time apple release a new phone or OS.

Sep 30, 2015 10:57 AM in response to Romano81

I am having is the exact same problem with my new iPhone 6s Plus 128 GB space grey. iOS 9.0.2 didn't help.

Sep 30, 2015 12:15 PM in response to André Kaiser

I am also having this issue with a new 6S 128gb Space Grey, restored from backup. I have also noticed Siri does not respond as well. For example, when plugged in sitting on the night stand, ask Siri a question after the screen goes to lock and no response. Other iPhones have always responded quickly. Doesn't happen all the time, but frequently. What's your guys guess, a software patch or is this a device issue and should I return for a replacement?

Sep 30, 2015 12:29 PM in response to xAV-8 Driver

If this is your first iPhone I'd say go back to android or what ever OS you came from because these kinds of problems with iPhones are not uncommon. But if you have purchased lots of apps like I have then it's your call. If you don't mind starting over with all your apps and games then go to android. This is just my opinion though, some people don't have any problems with iphones. I on the other hand have had nothing but problems since the iPhone 5

Sep 30, 2015 12:32 PM in response to Jimbo1221

OMG, it's not that bad yet! Just wondering if it's a hardware or software issue.

Oct 1, 2015 4:32 PM in response to xAV-8 Driver

I have noticed improvement since updating to 9.0.2

Oct 1, 2015 4:41 PM in response to xAV-8 Driver

My replacement is on its way, I'll let you know if it's the same. If so, I'm assuming it's a software issue.

AndyCZE

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Oct 2, 2015 10:37 AM in response to Romano81

iphone 6S+ 64GB bought today in Appstore. I have this issue too, tried to turn off the suggestion and now am upgrading to 9.0.2 from 9.0, I hope its "only" SW problem..

Oct 2, 2015 11:19 AM in response to Jimbo1221

I got my replacement iPhone today and it's having the same issues. I guess it's just another iOS flop.

MACM911

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Oct 2, 2015 12:28 PM in response to Romano81

The same problem here 6s plus 128 and I have 2 coworkers with the same problem

iPhone 6S freezes after unlock