Some iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users have said that they can open the App Switcher but then it stops responding and the recently used app’s icons seem frozen. This means that they are unable to swipe left or right to find an app that they want to use. Furthermore, they are unable to close an app because swiping up is also not working.
The App Switcher is how you quickly switch from one open app to another on your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. When you open the App Switcher, you can see all your open apps. If an app isn’t responding, you can also quit it from the App Switcher and then reopen it.
You can open the App Switcher on your iPhone by doing this:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, pause in the center of the screen, then lift your finger.
In this article, I explain what you can do if the App Switcher is not working on your iPhone 18 Pro. This article will help you if you run into problems trying to close or switch apps.
How to fix the App Switcher problems on iPhone 18 Pro
Please try these steps:
1. Update
The first step I recommend for you is to ensure that your iPhone is up to date. Update your device to the latest version of iOS. You can check for updates by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If there is an update, follow the onscreen instructions.
2. Force restart
After ensuring that you are running the latest version of iOS, the next step is, if the App Switcher is still not working, force restart your iPhone 18 Pro. This requires pressing a certain button combination. Here is how:
- Press and quickly release the volume up button.
- Press and quickly release the volume down button.
- Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo (this might take longer than 10 seconds).
