03.10.2013 15:50 Uhr, Quelle: Macworld UK

How to unfreeze a frozen phone

You may not think of your smartphone as a computer, but it's just as much of one as a laptop or desktop. With it come some very typical computer problems--crashes and freezes. A lot of the time, the fixes to these sorts of issues, while simple, aren't immediately obvious. The next time your iOS or Android phone crashes or freezes, try these tips.Dealing with a stuck iPhoneForce-close a frozen app: If one app in particular is causing you problems, try force-closing it. To do this on iOS 7, double-tap the Home button to bring up the app switcher, which Apple calls the multitask bar. Next, scroll left or right unti you can see the frozen app, and swipe up on the screenshot of the app to "fling" it off your screen. If you're using iOS 6, tap the Home button to get to the home screen, then double-tap the Home button to bring up the app switcher. Next, hold your finger down on an app icon for a couple seconds until th

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