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BlueJay313 Author

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Frozen iPhone 8+ black screen and spinning emblem

I tried suggested method of holding volume up quickly releasing it then volume down, then on-off button right. No good. Still getting a black screen with a spinning wheel. What else can I do?

Posted on Nov 27, 2019 9:03 PM

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Dr. Zoidberg

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Posted on Nov 27, 2019 9:06 PM

Have you tried the steps in this article?

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen

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Frozen iPhone 8+ black screen and spinning emblem

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