Here’s The Reason Your iPhone Apps Keep Freezing And Crashing, According To Apple Experts

Is there one app (or more than one app) that continually freezes and crashes when you’re using it? If this problem sounds familiar, there are common culprits that are to blame, as well as great tips on how to keep your apps from crashing and causing myriad frustrations. Tech Expert Michael Collins, the managing director of SphereIT.UK, says these four occurrences are often to blame for causing your favorite apps to come crashing down. He also offers simple solutions for taking care of the issue. 

If your iPhone’s software is outdated, it could be causing apps to crash. “Apple regularly releases software updates that include bug fixes and performance improvements,” Collins says. “To check for updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update.”

“If your iPhone is low on memory, it could be causing apps to crash,” Collins says. “To free up memory, close any apps that you’re not using and delete any unused apps. You can also delete photos, videos, and other files that you don’t need.”

Corrupted data is one of the top reasons your app keeps crashing. “To try to fix this, force quit the app and then restart your iPhone,” Collins says. “If the app is still crashing, you can delete and reinstall the app.”

Don’t neglect the importance of your iPhone hardware — if it’s damaged, it could be causing apps to crash. And if you’ve tried all of the above and your apps are still crashing, you might need to take your iPhone to an Apple Store for repair, Collins adds.