frozen lock screen

My phone is stuck on the lock screen with "Home" would like to send critical alerts. I can not power off or do anything. Is there a solution?


iPhone 13

Posted on Nov 24, 2022 12:35 AM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2022 04:07 PM

Hi amorann,


For help with an iPhone that is unresponsive, test a forced restart using the steps below found in the article here: Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


"Force restart iPhone

If iPhone isn’t responding, and you can’t turn it off then on, try forcing it to 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.

An illustration of two iPhone models, one with a Home button and one without, with the screens facing up. The volume buttons for each model are on the left side of iPhone, and the side button is on the right."


If the issue continues, follow the steps in the article here: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen



Cheers.

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Nov 25, 2022 04:07 PM in response to amorann

Hi amorann,


For help with an iPhone that is unresponsive, test a forced restart using the steps below found in the article here: Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


"Force restart iPhone

If iPhone isn’t responding, and you can’t turn it off then on, try forcing it to 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.

An illustration of two iPhone models, one with a Home button and one without, with the screens facing up. The volume buttons for each model are on the left side of iPhone, and the side button is on the right."


If the issue continues, follow the steps in the article here: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen



Cheers.

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