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zedcloes231
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

How do I fix an unresponsive iPhone 16 screen with incoming calls and notifications?

my iphone 16 is frizen. calls and notifications come in but the screen is uresponsive . i can call up and use widgets . i cant perform a hard reset

what is wrong and how do I fix



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Original Title: Unresponsive I phone 16

Posted on Oct 12, 2026 8:18 AM

2 replies

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

Oct 12, 2026 8:25 AM in response to zedcloes231

What is happening if you're trying to perform a forced restart?


  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.


zedcloes231 Author
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 12, 2026 8:27 AM in response to WheelieNick

After I do that it buzzes 3 times and then emits a loud siren like noise

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374859