Privacy & security app will not open and freezes my screen when I try to go into it!!
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iPhone 16, iOS 18
Have you tried restarting your iPhone?
Have you tried restarting your iPhone?
I understand now. Sorry for my misunderstanding.
Have you installed any apps since the last time you were able to view Privacy & Security settings? Or, as I suggested before, do you have any 3rd party apps that are specifically related to privacy, security, blocking, optimization, scanning, etc. If so, I would recommend Back up iPhone - Apple Support, uninstall the app(s) Remove or delete apps from iPhone - Apple Support, Restart your iPhone - Apple Support, then test again.
Is your iPhone "managed" or does it have any profiles listed in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management? If so, remove the profiles, restart the iPhone, and test again.
Your best bet may be the option to Reset iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support. There is an option to: "Reset Location & Privacy: Resets the location services and privacy settings to their defaults"
Make sure to Back up iPhone - Apple Support first. I would use both iCloud and local Mac backups (make sure to check the encrypt backup box for a complete backup).
It’s not an app it is the privacy and security application “tab” in the settings
What is the name of the app?
To make a generalization, the majority of privacy and security apps available for iPhone are completely unnecessary and should be uninstalled to protect yourself from the effects of a poor quality app or untrusted developer.
Yes. That doesn’t work. All other applications open but privacy and security will not and as soon as I touch it the screen freezes
Have checked all the aforementioned things you suggested and none of them apply. This happened basically right after I transferred info from old phone to this phone
Did you find the issue because I have the same issue?
iPhone 16 Privacy: Security app freezes screen
