iPhone / iPad does not open apps - you can do that

Your iPhone or iPad no longer opens the apps, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to deal with the problem.

iPhone / iPad does not open apps - the most common errors and their solutions

• Turn off your iPhone or iPad completely and then restart it. Small errors in the buffer are thus deleted.
• If the error only occurs with an app, simply delete the application and then download it again from the App Store.
• Especially with older devices with older firmware, it can help to simply install a completely new app. The inexplicable blockage is thus lifted. Once purchased, apps can be downloaded again for free if you use the same Apple ID.

Reset iPhone / iPad in case of problems

1. Open the "Settings" app and select the "General" category.
2. Swipe down to the bottom and tap the "Reset" item.
3. Select the "Home screen" option here and confirm the process.
4. If that doesn't help, use the "All settings" option.

iPhone / iPad: completely reinstall firmware

1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a USB cable and start iTunes.
2. Select your device above and click on the "Restore iPhone / iPad" button.
3. Confirm the process, the current firmware will be downloaded and installed.
4. You can then restore your data from a backup.

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