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gr8lady
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPhone 17 Pro Max freezes when opening apps despite force restart and reinstallation

I have an iPhone 17 Pro Max running version 26.6.1, and every time I open an app, it freezes. I've tried the force restart (holding volume up, then volume down, then the side button), but that hasn't worked. I've also uninstalled and reinstalled the app, which sometimes helps but not consistently. My phone is less than a year old, and Apple already replaced my original device under warranty, but the same problem is starting again. I have 512GB and 354.33 is used. Please help…





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Original Title: 17 Pro Max freezes

Posted on Sep 26, 2026 8:49 AM

4 replies

Bob Timmons
User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)

Sep 27, 2026 9:17 AM in response to gr8lady

Please standby if you think that another user might possibly have the ability to remotely connect to your iPhone to run diagnostics in order to zero in on the problem.


Since you have already tried a Forced Restart with no improvement, this likely indicates that there is a hardware issue that will require attention at an Apple Store / Genius Bar or Authorized Apple Service Shop (AASP). When I had the same problems that you are reporting, the logic board needed replacement.


That does not mean that the logic board in your iPhone will need replacement, because there are other possibilities for the issue that you are experiencing.


If you decide to take the phone in for service rather than wait for another user to answer who may have a crystal ball, you can see a list of authorized service shops in your area using this link:


Find Locations


Good luck.




Bob Timmons
User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)

Sep 26, 2026 8:58 AM in response to gr8lady

Please help…


The title of your post indicates that you are having trouble opening apps. The body of your post mentions only one particular app.


Which App? Is this an Apple App?


You do know that this is a user-to-user site, and that we are all users here.....just like you....correct?


We have no ability to connect to your iPhone remotely to diagnose a problem, so not sure what you think we can do to help.



gr8lady Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 27, 2026 8:52 AM in response to Bob Timmons

If you have not experienced this issue and have no advice to offer, your reply was not needed. Someone else might be able to help me; apparently it is not you. Bless your heart; have an amazing day! 👋

gr8lady Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 26, 2026 10:10 AM in response to Bob Timmons

All apps freeze when I try to open them.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256365464