# iOS 27 freezing iPhones? Here's the quick fix

> A bug in Apple's latest iOS update can freeze your iPhone after quick swipes. Here's how to fix it.
- Title: iOS 27 freezing iPhones? Here's the quick fix · PCMAG
- Summary: A bug in Apple's latest iOS update can freeze your iPhone after quick swipes. Here's how to fix it. If your iPhone freezes after swiping the Notification…
- Keywords: ios 27, apple, iphone, bug, freeze, notification center, control center, force restart, software update, troubleshooting, technology, iOS
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/ios-27-is-reportedly-freezing-iphones-after-a-few-quick-swipes-heres-the
- Author: Jibin Joseph
- Published: 2026-09-17T10:03:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ios 27, apple, iphone, bug, freeze, notification center, control center, force restart, software update, troubleshooting, technology
## iOS 27 bug freezes iPhones
Apple's iOS 27 has a bug that freezes iPhones after quick swipes. The issue occurs when you swipe down from the top left for Notification Center, then quickly swipe from the top right for Control Center.
## What the freeze looks like
When the screen freezes, you'll see the Notification Center's Camera and Torch icons stuck on top of your screen. Not every user experiences this issue.
## Force restart your iPhone
Press and quickly release Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold Power until the Apple logo appears. This reboots your iPhone and fixes the freeze.
## Why force restart works
A force restart using physical buttons works even when the screen is frozen and won't respond to taps or swipes. It's different from a regular restart.
## Other iOS 27 issues reported
Users have found multiple ways to freeze iPhones in iOS 27 and are also reporting battery drain. Apple says battery issues after major updates are temporary and normal.
## Key takeaway

If your iPhone freezes after swiping the Notification Center and Control Center quickly, force-restart it using the physical buttons.