iPhone Stuck on Home Screen? Try These 8 Fixes

Is your iPhone stuck on the Home Screen and you cannot get out of it no matter what you try? Stuck issues like this are particularly common and, although they can be caused by various systemic problems with the iOS system, they are usually easy to resolve.

In this article, we will show you what to do when your iPhone is stuck on the Home Screen. These solutions will work for most other stuck issues as they often have the same causes.

Let's get started.

Why Is My iPhone Stuck on Home Screen?

Although there can be many reasons why your iPhone is frozen, the following are five of the main reasons an iPhone can get stuck on the Home Screen:

• You may need to restart your iPhone
• The device's battery could be running low
• You may be running out of storage space
• Some incompatible apps may be malfunctioning
• The operating system on your device could be outdated

Force Restart Your iPhone

Whenever your iPhone freezes, the first thing you should do is force restart the device. This removes any errors and bugs that could be causing the device to get stuck.

Here's how to force restart your device:

Force Restart iPhone 8 or later:

• Step 1: Press and release the Volume Up button.
• Step 2: Press and release the Volume Down button.
• Step 3: Then press and hold the Side button and release it when the Apple Logo appears on the screen.

Force Restart iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:

• Press and hold both the Side and the Volume Down buttons.
• Release the buttons when the Apple logo appears.

Force Restart iPhone 6S or earlier:

• Press and hold the Home and the Side/Top buttons at the same time.
• Release the buttons when the Apple logo appears on the screen.

Charge Your iPhone

Your iPhone may also get stuck on the Home Screen if the battery is low. Plug the device into a power outlet using a lightning charging cable and power adapter at least for an hour. If you see no power percentage changes, try a different charger in case the one you are using is broken. If your iPhone is still stuck, your next option is to quit all background apps.

Close All Background Apps

Force closing all background apps on your iOS device can also help resolve the frozen iPhone screen issue.

For iPhones with Face ID

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle.
2. Swipe left or right to navigate through all recently used apps.
3. Swipe up on the app's preview card to close it.

For iPhones with a Home Button

1. Quickly double-click the circular Home button to view all open apps.
2. Swipe right or left to locate the app you want to close.
3. Swipe up on the app's preview card to force quit it.

Create More Storage Space on iPhone

If your screen is frozen and the device has been alerting you that you don't have adequate storage space, consider deleting some data on the device to create more storage space.

To check the available storage space, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.

If your storage space is low, you can delete some unused apps or optimize media files to create more storage space.

Install Pending Updates for Apps

Outdated apps on your device may interfere with the iOS system, causing the device to get stuck on the Home Screen. Updating these apps can resolve the issue. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the App Store on your device.
2. Tap on the "Updates" section to see a list of apps that need updating.
3. Tap "Update" next to the app you want to update, or tap "Update All" to update all apps simultaneously.

Install iOS Updates

Ensure you are using the latest version of iOS, as software updates often include bug fixes that may resolve the issue.

To update your device, go to Settings > General > Software Update and tap "Download and Install" if an update is available.

Remove System Errors with TinyFix System Repair

If updating the apps and iOS system does not resolve the issue, use an iOS system repair tool like TinyFix. Here's why TinyFix is a good choice:

• It does not affect the data on your device or interfere with other iOS functions.
• It can fix many other iOS system issues, including a device stuck in recovery mode, a white logo, or a black screen.
• It is compatible with all iPhone models and iOS versions.

Follow these steps to use TinyFix to fix the iPhone stuck on the Home screen issue:

Step 1: Download and install the latest version of TinyFix on your computer. Open it.

Step 2: Use a USB/lightning cable to connect the iPhone to the computer, then select "iOS System Repair" from the main screen options.

Step 3: Select "Standard Mode."

Step 4: On the next screen, choose the most suitable firmware for your device and click "Download" to begin downloading the firmware.

Step 5: TinyFix will begin repairing the device once the download is complete. When the repair is done, your iPhone will restart automatically.

Factory Reset Your iPhone

Another effective way to fix iPhone stuck issues is to factory reset the device in iTunes. Note that this method may cause data loss, so back up your data before proceeding.

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB/lightning cable.
2. Open iTunes and ensure you are using the latest version.
3. When iTunes detects the connected iPhone, click on its icon in the iTunes menu.
4. Click "Restore." You can choose to create a backup of your data before continuing.
5. Click "Restore" again, and iTunes will begin deleting all the data and settings from your device.
6. When the process is complete, choose "Set Up as a New iPhone" and follow the instructions to set up your device.

Conclusion

There are many iOS stuck issues, including an iPhone stuck on the Home Screen. They often have underlying software issues that can be fixed with simple processes like a force restart or may require something more in-depth like a factory reset. If you don't want to lose your data, a system repair tool like TinyFix may be the best solution.