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iOS 11 Lock screen bug

After updating to iOS 11, I have come across a problem where my lock screen will mess up. It won't display the time or date anymore or any notifications. Once this starts happening, more glitches begin to happen such as swiping through my apps lags or freezes, switching apps get stuck, the home button lags, and then after a while the screen becomes unresponsive and I have to restart the phone (using my assistive touch or the home and power button).

I updated my phone 3 days ago (before posting this) and this has already happened 3 times.

Does anyone know why this may be happening or how to stop it??

iPhone 6s, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 7:37 AM

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Jluvb01

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Posted on Feb 1, 2018 11:16 AM

I believe I found a workaround solution to this bug (and yes I have tried the recommended “fixes” but it would still happen after a few hours).

Workaround Solution: Clear out all notifications. In the lock screen or notifications view press and hold the little x which will give you the option to clear all of the notifications for that day.

I did this 4 days ago and I have had no issues with my lock screen or notifications screen as of yet. It seems that’s iOS can’t handle a certain amount of notifications (I must have closed out over 200+ notifications). Starting with today I’m only leaving notifications for the current day and the day before (clearing out any older notifications).

Hope this helps you guys and also hoping for iOS 11.3 to have a fix for this.

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Nov 6, 2017 11:25 AM in response to MrContinental

I have updated the software and I’m still having the same problem as everyone else. This is frustrating!! Do u know if Apple is going to fix this matter?

Nov 8, 2017 7:28 AM in response to asker2974

Same issue here. iOS 11.1 on IPhone 6S Plus

Nov 12, 2017 2:18 PM in response to Massolteron

I am doing the same. Though I am keeping the iPhone around. When they finally acknowledge this issue and fix it, I will return to using the iPhone.

Nov 13, 2017 7:30 PM in response to ckuan

None of those solutions work.

Dec 2, 2017 11:59 AM in response to Lord Neslon

After upgrade to 11.2 this issue still exists.

Dec 2, 2017 11:59 AM in response to Fluitketel

mattewre

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Dec 3, 2017 6:36 AM in response to Fluitketel

Confirm.

iPhone 7 Plus

iOS11.1.1 fresh install from iTunes - Bugged

iOS11.2 OTA - Bugged

JannickS

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Dec 3, 2017 11:50 PM in response to ckuan

I have the same Problem with my iPhone 8 Plus ever since iOS 11.0 to 11.2 today!

The bug allways returns even after reset an also on my new replacement iPhone!!

Apple that *****!

ckuan

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Dec 4, 2017 1:17 AM in response to JannickS

Sorry it's not happening here, just updated to iOS 11.2 today on my iPhone 8 Plus.

Runs very well for more than 14 hours since.

Dec 7, 2017 9:17 PM in response to General13

Exactly however it is indiscriminate of what widget. It’s not by how many widgets.

Jan 8, 2018 3:36 PM in response to ryryguy

I am having the same issue with my Iphone X--have only had it a day---updated all the software yesterday. I have had to restart my phone twice now because of this issue. Please help.

Jan 13, 2018 1:41 AM in response to asker2974

Same Problem here. Updated to iOS 11 after it became available. Installed 11.2.2 3 days ago and had no problems until yesterday evening. Keeps coming back after rebooting the phone.

IT *****

Apr 20, 2018 12:37 AM in response to asker2974

I have the exact issue on my iPhone 8 I have updated it from 3 days I guess and it keeps swiping through apps and doing whatever it wants! It’s very frustrating!

May 17, 2018 6:34 PM in response to asker2974

Mines doing that now it’s so annoying phone is getting worse and worse only had it for almost 2 years smh not with the price....never been broke or wet

vinz90

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Oct 4, 2017 7:33 AM in response to ckuan

Restart and Force Restart were unsuccessful. It would be great if there was a solution that doesn't require a complete restore of the phone.

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