iOS 16.1.1 App Store crashing

Some users manage to open the App Store in portrait mode.

No problem here in portrait mode or in landscape mode.

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You need to have a good Service & Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.

See also -> If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services

If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services - Apple Support

-> If you tried all of the above steps and you still can’t connect, contact Apple Support. 

Update to iOS 16.1.2

M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.0.1; Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.1.2; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.1.2; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.1; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

Also running 16.1.1 on a 5th generation iPad Pro. I have never encountered this issue until today. I did read the comment about operating in portrait mode instead- an yes, I was able to run App Store in portrait mode. Obviously we shouldn’t have to. In my experience, low battery charge or weak wi-fi strength has never been an an impediment to running the app, and it had no bearing today.