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Jatinkataria572
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Iphone 16 phone unlock issue

If i lock my iphone 16 with side button it goes black and i can not see anything untill i force restart the phone. If it is lock automatically it works fine. My assumption is, it happened after the software update. Anyone knows how to fix this.

Posted on Nov 2, 2026 11:14 AM

2 replies

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

Nov 2, 2026 11:17 AM in response to Jatinkataria572

Try a forced restart to see if the issues persist


  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button (on iPhone Duo, the volume button nearest the side button).
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button (on iPhone Duo, the other volume button).
  3. Press and hold the side button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.


Jatinkataria572 Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Nov 3, 2026 12:18 AM in response to WheelieNick

I followed the same process but even after that if i lock the phone with side button same issue persist

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256387699