Level 1 (4 points)

Invites app becomes unresponsive when creating shared photo album on iPhone.

Invites app does not create a shared photo album. The screen darkens and the app becomes unresponsive.

My iPhone was set up as new after a screen and back glass repair (no iCloud back up), but my photos were backed up- I waited to sync fully from the cloud. I don’t know if this issue would occur on my previous phone data, but it’s a possibility.

What worked for me is that I created a shared photo album through the Photos app to test if it would create it through that app. The Photos app successfully created a shared folder. I deleted this album shortly after.

I relaunched the Invites app and now was able to successfully create a shared album through the app!

This bug may require you to first create a shared album through Photos app …

iOS 27.0.1

Posted on Oct 26, 2026 10:15 AM

4 replies

Richard.Taylor

Level 7 (25,466 points)

Oct 27, 2026 7:11 AM in response to Donkeykonga17

Did you try a Forced re-start?

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. For me, the logo appears 5 or 10 seconds past the "slide to power off" message. Wait for the logo; don't do the slide thing.

This can reset things after a major change. It's the first thing that I would try if things on the phone don't make sense.

OldToad

Level 4 (1,299 points)

Oct 26, 2026 11:04 AM in response to Donkeykonga17

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

Donkeykonga17 Author

Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 26, 2026 11:12 AM in response to OldToad

The issue is for iOS, not macOS

OldToad

Level 4 (1,299 points)

Oct 26, 2026 11:25 AM in response to Donkeykonga17

Donkeykonga17 wrote:

The issue is for iOS, not macOS

I missed the info at the end of your post and the bio. 🫢

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256383379