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H1290 Author
User level: Level5 6,269 points
Hello guys!
A while ago, I asked this question in a different thread. However, no answer was provided… AND I’M STILL CURIOUS! 😊
You can view my question here, along with why I’m wondering about this: freezing - Apple Community.
Looking forward to your replies!
H1290
iPhone 12
Posted on May 29, 2023 7:25 PM
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User profile for user: Jijo_S_Lal 
User level: Level2 207 points
Posted on May 29, 2023 7:29 PM
No, a forced restart will not hurt your iPhone. It is a safe way to restart your iPhone if it is frozen or not responding. A forced restart is different from a normal restart in that it does not allow the operating system to shut down gracefully. Instead, it cuts power to the phone, which can sometimes clear up software glitches that are causing the phone to freeze.
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User profile for user: Jijo_S_Lal
User level: Level2 207 points
May 29, 2023 7:29 PM in response to H1290
No, a forced restart will not hurt your iPhone. It is a safe way to restart your iPhone if it is frozen or not responding. A forced restart is different from a normal restart in that it does not allow the operating system to shut down gracefully. Instead, it cuts power to the phone, which can sometimes clear up software glitches that are causing the phone to freeze.
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H1290 Author
User level: Level5 6,269 points
May 29, 2023 7:41 PM in response to Jijo_S_Lal
Hey there, Jijo_S_Lal!
Thank you kindly for your response! I appreciate it very much! 😊
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Can a Forced Restart Hurt an iPhone?
