iOS applications may crash (suddenly quit and return to the home screen) under a variety of circumstances. Although the exact cause of these crashes can prove elusive, there are a few simple, effective fixes that can prevent future unexpected quits.
Delete then reinstall app(s). This simple fix works in a majority of app-crash cases, as it deletes potentially problematic data associated with apps. Follow these steps:
- Tap and hold an app icon until the icons begin to wiggle, then tap the”x” in the corner of the application you want to delete.
- Choose “delete” then press the Home button.
- Redownload the app, either by syncing with your computer or searching and downloading it again from the App Store (you won’t be charged again).
Unauthorize then reauthorize. On your computer, open iTunes then go to the “Store” menu and select “Deauthorize This Computer.” After the account is deauthorized, again go to the “Store” menu and this time choose “Authorize This Computer.” Now re-sync your iOS device.
The 4 Rs. Failing the above, run through the 4 Rs of iOS troubleshooting: reboot, reset settings, restore, and reseat.
App-specific fixes. Some iOS apps have specific crash fixes. See these articles:
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August 16, 2010 at 6:47 PM
My issue is with the itunes app not the ipod app it crashes when doing a search or will not actually display search results it just shows a folder. Any suggestions?
August 17, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Same with mine. After clicking on the downloadbutton iTunes.app is crashing.
November 11, 2010 at 8:09 AM
Looks like the iPod music app crashing on the iPad is common. Luckily, there’s a fix, but it adds a couple of steps to the start-up. Just click on the “video” app first, close it, then click on iPod. That seems to do the trick for most users.
February 2, 2011 at 10:15 PM
My problem is, i just updated an app and now it wont work, it worked before i updated it. Can you help?
May 26, 2011 at 12:38 AM
thanks
but i’m scared that when i re install it, it will charge me again..
are you sure that when delete and then re install the app it will not charge?
June 24, 2011 at 8:49 PM
Slice fruit app crashes and it is very annoying
how do I fix it
June 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM
I have this app that I LOVE and if you delete it, you will loose everything you have. I worked hard and spent a lot of money for that app and I’m too afraid I’ll loose everything and have to start all over. Now um so frustrated and can’t take it anymore.
July 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM
My iPod crashes while running the Safari and Facebook apps very frequently. It is over 2 years old but sure it Is not age?
December 5, 2011 at 3:26 PM
The only apps that crash for me are all the new and draining games such as Infinity Blade(this used to work until i updated to 5.0) Infinity Blade 2, Cod: Black ops zombies and finaly Modern Combat 3
I have tried reinstalling and it hasnt worked.(after i start playing it crashes, not at the menus)
Any fixes?
Thanks.
January 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM
If this fix doesn’t work for you, there is one that will, the guide is located at http://indexedout.blogspot.com/2011/11/ipod-app-crashes-on-iphone.html
January 13, 2012 at 5:32 AM
my baseball superstars 2011 cust me money and if i delete it i would have to be it all over again its not worth it; is their an other way?
February 1, 2012 at 1:46 AM
Dear all: my crashing issues regard email in iPad. When I am almost done writing a Message, iPad crashes and all my Work os lost. How could I uninstall email app? Thks. Donato.
February 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Whats uninstall
February 4, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Whenever I play dinocap 2hd I won’t work I think it is the company trinti
February 4, 2012 at 8:26 AM
I think my safari is crashing
February 7, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Hi guys..i got an iphone 3gs, days ago it suddenly started to froze, i just for a minute and it froze..so i decided to upgrade to 5.0.1, after upgrading it just get worsed, it wasnt starting at all, just starts stuck on apple logo and reboot..so i downgraded to 4.1..but the problem continues of frozing..i even was unable to activate iphone after restoring because of this problem..somebody help me..plzzzz..thnkx in advance…
April 17, 2012 at 5:33 AM
I have an iPod 4th gen, and quite a few of my apps crash whenever I press a certain button, probably more than other ppls. It’s only about 1/2 to 3/4 of a year old, I would delete and reinstall my apps, but then I would lose all the data on them. Plz help?!?
April 23, 2012 at 3:53 AM
My iPod quits out of all the app I have even the ones Like safari and others, what do I do?