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skiadct
User level: Level 1 (15 points)

iOS 27.0.1 freezing and crashing on lock screen

Is anyone else seeing iOS freezing and crashing on iPhones running 27.0.1? This morning I was interacting with notifications on the lock screen and clearing one then the screen froze and the phone was unresponsive. After a short time the screen went black and the phone rebooted and kicked me back to the lock screen. I have an iPhone 16 Pro Max. I’ve had this frequently since upgrade to iOS 27.

Posted on Oct 12, 2026 6:10 AM

11 replies

Jeff Donald
User level: Level 9 (64,078 points)

Oct 29, 2026 4:09 PM in response to Jhill081

Have you updated to iOS 27.2 that was released just three days ago? It’s resolved issues some iPhone users have experienced. You might also want to delete YouTube app and download and install a fresh copy of the app. YouTube has been updated 11 times in the last month. Averaging an update every 3 days indicates the developers are struggling with bugs. Good luck.

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 12, 2026 8:25 AM in response to skiadct

Have you tried and force restart the iPhone to see if the issues persist?


  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.
  3. Press and hold the side button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.


Hhalabi
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 20, 2026 8:26 AM in response to skiadct

Same here. I thought it’s a problem with my new iPhone 18 pro max but it’s most definitely software and gets triggered the same way you mentioned. Pretty annoying given it’s my first ever iPhone experience switching from android

AaqibM94
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 18, 2026 11:24 PM in response to WheelieNick

I tried force restarting my phone, but it heats up significantly whenever it freezes.

this happens when sliding a notification from right to left on lock screen

TNunn18
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 19, 2026 6:16 AM in response to skiadct

It happens repeatedly on my iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Ever since the update to IOS 27 and the further update has had no impact to the fault either.


JulkSmash
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 21, 2026 8:21 AM in response to skiadct

BOTH of my phones froze this morning. My 16 Pro Max and my Iphone Air. IOS 27.01 is really tripping. Is there an update coming soon. No bueno.

Souljeeboi
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 23, 2026 7:13 AM in response to skiadct

Having the same issues even after the update on my new iPhone 18 Pro Max. Happens several times a day.

dnsxj
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 26, 2026 2:15 AM in response to skiadct

We will

dnsxj
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 26, 2026 2:16 AM in response to WheelieNick

Ghdd
dnsxj
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 26, 2026 2:16 AM in response to dnsxj

iOS 27

Jhill081
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 29, 2026 4:02 PM in response to skiadct

Same here. My phone freezes a couple of times while on YouTube and takes forever to reboot. Glad im not the only one experiencing this.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374789