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Fix an iPhone app that will not open

The iOS version of the crash-on-launch fix: offload, reinstall, and check screen time and date before you erase the phone.

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Typical signs: App bounces and closes, Stuck on splash screen, Only one app.

Step 1 of 4

You will need: App Store.

Close it and restart

Swipe the app away. If it still fails, restart the iPhone. A reboot clears a stuck decoder or a network call the app made during launch.

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