Why is iMovie not working and freezing on the first screen?

I’m an IMovie user. Just today when creating a new project I’m unable to preview. It frozen on the first screen.


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iPhone SE

Posted on Feb 19, 2025 4:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 7:51 AM

Recent update to iOS 18.3 appears to have a bug that is causing iMovie photo projects to freeze on the first frame. Apple will need to address it, hopefully on the next update. Meanwhile, as a workaround, inserting a video clip anywhere in the timeline will unlock the freeze.


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