In terms of features, iOS 18 is probably the biggest update ever.

However, there is one thing that has prevented it from winning everyones heart is the lack of stability.

Why Does the iPhone Lock Screen Freeze?

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I prefer to point out the usual suspects upfront so that it becomes easier to fix them later.

No prizes for guessing!

Im going to get it done beforehand this time around as well.

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First things first, there is nothing new about the sudden unresponsiveness or freezing issue in iOS.

So, there is no need to lose sleep over this problem.

That said, lets get started with the guide!

Reset All Settings

Faced with random scratches, oil, dust, and fingerprints, many screen protectors tend to lose responsiveness.

And when that happens, touch gestures either feel very sluggish or do not work as smoothly.

Therefore, remove the screen guard and then see if the Lock Screen has started to work properly.

Fix Your Frozen iPhone Using the Recovery Mode

If it has, the screen guard, and not your iPhone Lock Screen, is at fault.

Hence, verify to bring it into action.

When you factory reset your iPhone, all your existing prefs are removed and set to the default state.

However, your media and data never get harmed.

With the reputation of fixing complex issues, recovery mode will likely sort out the problem.

But be sure to deal with this troubleshooter carefully.

Fixed iPhone Lock Screen Freezing Issue

Thats done!

So, these are the most reliable tips to deal with the iPhone Lock Screen freezing problem.

As stated above, touchscreen freezing is a common phenomenon and has existed on iOS for years.

Hence, you should not panic while dealing with it.

That said, let me know the solutions that have enabled you to overcome the Lock Screen unresponsiveness.