iPhone 11 Screen NOT Responding to Touch? Fix It WITHOUT DATA LOSS!! 🔥🔥

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  • @BracketReviews
    @BracketReviews  Рік тому +60

    Free download Tenorshare ReiBoot 👉 bit.ly/3Wak2Zv to fix Any iPhone Screen NOT Responding to Touch and No Data Loss (it also can Repair 150+ iOS/iPadOS/tvOS system problems like stuck on Apple logo, the screen won't turn on, recovery mode loop without data loss)

    • @iam_Smarthlee
      @iam_Smarthlee Рік тому +9

      Bro my own is still not working and it will showing emergency call why and sos 🆘 why

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +6

      Remove SIM and try again .

    • @chocolatewhiss6763
      @chocolatewhiss6763 Рік тому +2

      ​@@BracketReviewshow about if you dont have a sim

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +2

      If there is no SIM, use the software route or take it to a technician .

    • @cynthiawairimu7879
      @cynthiawairimu7879 Рік тому

      They're telling me to pay for a package😭😭and it's too expensive 😭

  • @chuwipyon8269
    @chuwipyon8269 Місяць тому +88

    for those who tried but failed try this sequence "volume up , volume down then press hold the power button until it turn off" dont hold the volume up with the power button !!! my bf fixed it for me it's working now

  • @aaronkagandev
    @aaronkagandev Рік тому +321

    Thanks man. The hard reset worked for me. FYI for anyone watching its Up button then down button then hold right button by itself. If you hold the right button and either down or up it can go into emergency mode. So just press up then press down then press and hold the right button

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +12

      Glad you finally fix it.

    • @Ongthatsglixz
      @Ongthatsglixz Рік тому +24

      damn this need to be the top comment appreciate it

    • @arlofqrto
      @arlofqrto Рік тому +13

      OMG THANK U SO MUCH I WAS CRYING ABHSWBUCENOEDMEX

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +2

      Glad you fix it.

    • @DJBapeRich
      @DJBapeRich Рік тому +2

      ty
      very much for the easy lesson

  • @bluebelleberryx
    @bluebelleberryx Рік тому +30

    Thank you so much! This helped me a lot if your iPhone 11 has randomly stopped responding to touch this video is perfect! Thanks again I will definitely be watching more iPhone tips and trucks from you!

  • @blessingsm.9181
    @blessingsm.9181 Рік тому +42

    If anyone is watching this. His tip really helped me.

  • @donnashepherd136
    @donnashepherd136 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for this. It worked fantastic, I’m here wondering why would it freeze in the first place? Any reasons you can share why this would happen?

  • @joenymus
    @joenymus 22 дні тому +2

    my Friend!! thank you for saving me spending repairs or a new iphone. i have the iphone 11 and i could not type the letter “i” or number “8”. i have reset it, upgraded it from 17 to 18. no luck. until i saw your video! updating outdated apps in the appstore did the trick mate!! cheers 😊

  • @anastasiahebert9776
    @anastasiahebert9776 Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much! My daughter was panicking, and I'm so grateful I decided to Google the problem, and right away, your video popped up! I take a couple of tries, but it finally figured out how to do it correctly, and Lola it worked! Thank you, thank you!

  • @ellieel8382
    @ellieel8382 2 місяці тому +2

    You're a genius. You just saved me $130 - $280 to repair. Thank you!

  • @aviyoutube121
    @aviyoutube121 3 місяці тому +3

    Thanks it worked
    Up down and press restart till Apple logo

  • @bujopa
    @bujopa 3 місяці тому +1

    Works. Thank you. After long pressing power button & volume buttons it tried to call 911 but eventually rebooted.

  • @socialmediamarketingontheg7348
    @socialmediamarketingontheg7348 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks so so much. It worked for my iPhone 14 pro max

  • @jesharobles
    @jesharobles 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so muchhhhh I almost cry knowing my phone is unresponsive

  • @helenkent1971
    @helenkent1971 Рік тому +10

    Thank you!! I tried so many times and you helped me keep my patience!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +3

      Aww... So happy you fixed it. Enjoy your phone, Queen.

  • @Zionedahpoet
    @Zionedahpoet Рік тому +2

    It worked for me, thank you so much 🥺🥺...the hard reset worked for me, now my phone is working

  • @janarani-f6h
    @janarani-f6h 10 місяців тому +3

    I was worried about my frozen iPhone,as per your instructions I tried and it's started working
    Thanks for your video

  • @mrromeor5994
    @mrromeor5994 Рік тому +2

    This trick also works on the iPhone 14 pro, I managed to do it. thnx man!

  • @Sean-ct9yj
    @Sean-ct9yj Рік тому +8

    This happen to me now and it stress me out. I just pres left up down then hard press left. Thanks a lot man 🤟

  • @lameikajohnson1913
    @lameikajohnson1913 Рік тому +14

    Oh wow! Thank you! I was able to fix my daughter's problem with the up down volume and holding the power button. Yayyy! I'm glad you were here

  • @lovevalue7674
    @lovevalue7674 11 місяців тому +8

    Thanks for the help! Your suggestion to keep trying volume up/down/power button was what helped me get phone working. Thanks again!

  • @sherritakier5437
    @sherritakier5437 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much! This worked to unlock my screen. Where do you update your apps.? Thank you.

  • @anitak.4476
    @anitak.4476 11 місяців тому +8

    Omg you saved me. I was panicking because this happened to me overnight. Thank you so much!!!!!

  • @kecatyara8863
    @kecatyara8863 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for this tutorial , I was scared now my iphone 11 okay now.😍

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      Glad you fixed it

    • @ellamanuel5797
      @ellamanuel5797 2 місяці тому +1

      What method did you use mine some of my keyboard just stop working

  • @ayokunlefasina3534
    @ayokunlefasina3534 Рік тому +6

    Thanks so much I just used your method to re start my iphone 11 that the screen hasn't been responding for some hours and it work after watching this video
    God bless u

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      So happy for you. Keep enjoying your iphone 11. You can also subscribe for useful related videos of iPhones.

  • @anaperezinocencio8239
    @anaperezinocencio8239 9 місяців тому +2

    I rarely comment on videos but this was very helpful and it works! Thanks for sharing!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  9 місяців тому +1

      You are welcome. I appreciate your comment.

  • @SMG-kr3sd
    @SMG-kr3sd 4 місяці тому +6

    thanks man, suddenly my phone wouldn't respond so I was confused, but the reboot method fixed the problem.

  • @hayestrio
    @hayestrio Рік тому +2

    thanks man. woke up and my phone wouldnt do anything. this helped alot.

  • @grzesaw4945
    @grzesaw4945 6 місяців тому +5

    This is lit! 🔥 Thanks Man, it works and does the job 💪 I combined together two combinations of pressing these buttons starting from blocked screen. 1st sequence: vol up, vol down, vol up + power at the same time (yes, you gotta be careful as it can easily switch into emergency calling mode after few seconds). Then, after several times of the 1st, I tried the 2nd sequence (still starting from blocked screen): vol up, vol down, power (pressed individually, without any other buttons). And it finally worked 👌 😊 Don’t get discouraged 😉

    • @emandeif2572
      @emandeif2572 Місяць тому

      The one which worked with me ✌🏻

  • @gladysranario1212
    @gladysranario1212 7 місяців тому +2

    youre heaven sent, it worked. thank you and God bless u!

  • @itsjustsol
    @itsjustsol 6 місяців тому +3

    I can't thank you enough this helped me soo much i was so worried about my iPhone 11 not responding but now thanks to this helpful video it worked you got yourself a new subscriber! :)

  • @deerhunter6133
    @deerhunter6133 5 місяців тому

    Thank you! The 2nd method worked for my iPhone 11 Pro. (see 01:20)

  • @princebrown8545
    @princebrown8545 8 місяців тому +4

    Thanks man you are a legend 😊... U just saved my life

  • @srabontirahmansrabon7014
    @srabontirahmansrabon7014 4 місяці тому

    it was just a big relief..... ♥️♥️♥️
    worked on my 13 also...
    Thanks a lot Dear....❤❤❤❤

  • @MoralesAlex805
    @MoralesAlex805 3 місяці тому +4

    Mine stopped working so I decided to overwrite with “heyserie” thing but it wouldn’t even respond after it locked up or input my commands… idk, I’m still gonna try to fix it but idk what it can be hardware or software.

  • @RussellZiolek
    @RussellZiolek Рік тому +1

    thank you soo much i was scared that the phone had broke and i would have to buy a new one so i used my computer to search the problem and your video popped up and it worked!! thank you soo much.

  • @shoaibqureshy6320
    @shoaibqureshy6320 Рік тому +5

    Thank You Man !! Worked for me aswell you are a lifesaver.

  • @nassangajoweria741
    @nassangajoweria741 Рік тому +2

    Thanks may God bless u but what causes this

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +2

      Cause unknown. But what I noticed could be apps that are not updated or software-related issues.

  • @luisjoao3964
    @luisjoao3964 Рік тому +8

    Tive o problema ontem e consegui resolver graças as tuas dicas. Obrigado de Moçambique :)

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome, sir. Glad it helps !!

    • @desivloggers9219
      @desivloggers9219 Рік тому +1

      @@BracketReviews it's not working please help me?

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      Check the comments section for other ways.

    • @dakalodk
      @dakalodk 8 місяців тому

      era um iPhone 11

  • @marcialcinco9640
    @marcialcinco9640 7 місяців тому +1

    This happened to me before and his tips helped me. But now my power button is not working and I tried draining my battery but seems like it doesn't hard reset the phone. Should I service the power button then do this again? Will appreciate if you can help me a second time. Thank you!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  7 місяців тому +2

      Use a technician this time.

    • @marcialcinco9640
      @marcialcinco9640 7 місяців тому

      @@BracketReviews Just drained my battery for 6hrs and it hard resets the phone. Fully working but will take you on servicing my phone just in case it happened again. Thank you!

  • @lvluxegirl
    @lvluxegirl 2 роки тому +18

    This has happened to me before. Thanks for the tips 🙌😊

  • @gerryshrajes
    @gerryshrajes 8 годин тому

    I need help, my iphone can’t recognise the touch like on middle of the display, but on other parts of display it will react normally, is it bug in the software or is it hardware problem?

  • @shahdsabri7078
    @shahdsabri7078 2 роки тому +4

    What if only the bottom of thescreen isn’t working can u help?

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  2 роки тому +2

      I haven't experienced that, Sabri. Try the solutions showed in the video to see if it works.
      This may also be a screen issue. But before taking it for repairs, You can check on youtube to see if there is a solution to it.
      Thank you.

    • @shahdsabri7078
      @shahdsabri7078 2 роки тому +2

      @@BracketReviews well thanks

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  2 роки тому +1

      You are welcome 😊

    • @Ryann___.
      @Ryann___. 2 роки тому +1

      Did u fix it?

    • @clown2657
      @clown2657 Рік тому +1

      Same for me but it’s just the top

  • @jenniferatkins9670
    @jenniferatkins9670 3 місяці тому +1

    Yes this tip really works I just got my daughter phone to work thank you

  • @mariamadepoju
    @mariamadepoju 2 роки тому +4

    Wow! I have an iphone that's not responding to touch anymore. I'll try it and let you know the outcome.

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Alright, ma.

    • @Ejejesksjs
      @Ejejesksjs Рік тому +1

      did you ever fix it? I can't do anything with my phone not even turn it off or open apps.

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      Follow the steps in the video. It will work. And if it doesn't, you need to take it a certified technician for fix.

  • @afizahsalleh5088
    @afizahsalleh5088 Рік тому +1

    it really works, wanna tq so much. my iphone 11 was hang with no touch access. tq so much again

  • @geekdeelino
    @geekdeelino 2 роки тому +9

    Definitely must watch for iPhone users!

  • @caitlinlunn7646
    @caitlinlunn7646 Місяць тому +1

    You absolute legend!! Was so scared my phone had broken! Thanks so much

  • @FelitasWay
    @FelitasWay 2 роки тому +19

    Very nice tutorial my friend, this happens often with iPhone users so this video is very helpful. Have a blessed day and thanks for sharing

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  2 роки тому +1

      Yes. Thanks, Felita. Happy to see you here once again.

  • @jl3114
    @jl3114 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this, when you google this issue it incorrectly tells you how to reset the phone using buttons.

  • @josylmaesuarez2995
    @josylmaesuarez2995 5 місяців тому +4

    I did it many times but still not working 😭

  • @Prettygirl_amyah
    @Prettygirl_amyah 2 місяці тому +1

    My phone wasn’t working to all the other videos when I click on yours and did what u said it work thank u every much❤❤❤

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Prettygirl_amyah You are welcome 😊

  • @cynthiawairimu7879
    @cynthiawairimu7879 Рік тому +20

    It didn't work on mine it keeps calling sos

    • @otongrawk82
      @otongrawk82 5 місяців тому +2

      same here. is it solved? how do you get over it?

    • @Shakeel_Mohammed
      @Shakeel_Mohammed 4 місяці тому +2

      Any update? I'm having the same issue

    • @nikkadiaz9303
      @nikkadiaz9303 2 місяці тому

      Same 😢

    • @cynthiawairimu7879
      @cynthiawairimu7879 2 місяці тому

      @@Shakeel_Mohammed I had to change the screen but finally sold the phone

  • @VerlitaJaneMontibon
    @VerlitaJaneMontibon 3 місяці тому

    I don't know what to say how thankful I am to watch this video and it really works!! I was worried at first because it doesn't work but keep patient and its working! Thankyouuu so much & God bless!!

  • @zahrabatool2432
    @zahrabatool2432 11 місяців тому +4

    I need help i tried hard reset it say unavailable for 5 minutes but time has faded and the screen is still not working

  • @syncila
    @syncila 4 місяці тому

    I was so much worried from yesterday since my phone was not responding the screen touch . I ended up thinking that how much $ repair guy will take now esp because I am jobless these days in a new country. You saved me buddy. Thank you so so so so much 😍

  • @gardymezidor
    @gardymezidor 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you it worked 😊

  • @abelsimbowe8917
    @abelsimbowe8917 Рік тому +2

    It has worked. Thank you so much. I was even about to take to the technician for screen check up

  • @venkateshbotla9736
    @venkateshbotla9736 Рік тому +3

    This helped me a lot. Thanks and great tutorial.

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome, venka. Glad you found it helpful.

  • @ceelindoria7106
    @ceelindoria7106 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so muchh! I thought I have to pay lots of money for my phone to be fixed. Thankfully I saw your video.

  • @bluedreamers1705
    @bluedreamers1705 7 місяців тому +1

    thanks man the hard reset worked just fine

  • @EllaPrince-vj3wu
    @EllaPrince-vj3wu 2 місяці тому +5

    it didn't work. it almost called the cops and my phone won't unlock

    • @bunimyu1878
      @bunimyu1878 2 місяці тому

      same- did something else work for you?

  • @apostlepaulytwuta4113
    @apostlepaulytwuta4113 Рік тому +1

    Woooow it worked for me it has saved me from changing the screen. Thank you God bless you

  • @burcucarhart6725
    @burcucarhart6725 Рік тому +4

    Thank you very much🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 you are a STAR!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      You are welcome, Burcu. So happy you got it fixed. 👍 😃

  • @brymancao2154
    @brymancao2154 Рік тому +2

    Meanwhile, while I was playing Call of Duty on my phone, been experiencing freezing screen. Can`t help myself but to worried because I`m guessing if the issue is the LCD or whatnot. Quickly search on youtube and luckily saw your content about the said matter. Thank you so much, I just reboot and now my Iphone 11 is all good now. You are awesome, thank you!

    • @JosianLove
      @JosianLove 8 місяців тому

      i was playing call of duty too 🥲🥲

  • @desivloggers9219
    @desivloggers9219 Рік тому +7

    It's not working 😢why?

  • @unlockingzone442
    @unlockingzone442 9 днів тому +1

    great job boss Rating 1/10 =10

  • @osasufamilyTv
    @osasufamilyTv 2 роки тому +3

    Nice one 👍

  • @robskizz
    @robskizz Рік тому +1

    Just got an iPhone like a month ago my fist iPhone ever thought I was gonna have to get another but this vid was clutch

  • @JakubSarnecki-s3t
    @JakubSarnecki-s3t Рік тому +1

    Thanks it’s works, but it happend again nad again, after restart it’s start working but next dag it’s happen again.. Please help

  • @gemeicechristian3265
    @gemeicechristian3265 Рік тому +1

    TYYY SO MUCHHH I WAS SCARED MY PHONE WOULDNT WORK ANYMOREE

  • @ColbySports
    @ColbySports 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks man while watching your video it turned off and is working now, I was so mad at first but its good now. I subbed to you man.

  • @sephinamay
    @sephinamay 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this. This video just helped me fx my phone, I was already panicking

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  6 місяців тому +1

      You are welcome. Enjoy your smartphone. 😃

  • @yohanndelacruz8150
    @yohanndelacruz8150 11 місяців тому +1

    THIS REALLY WORKS AWESOME I DONE IT ON MY PHONE JUST NOW

  • @khantofayl8315
    @khantofayl8315 4 місяці тому +1

    omg this happen to mee soo many times and i woud just wait until mu charge ran out,the 2nd method worked tysmmm

  • @SixTenVisuals
    @SixTenVisuals 8 місяців тому +1

    Btw, it’s volume up, volume down and the power button hold BY ITSELF for the 11. Your way is causing the Emergency call to countdown to an actual call.

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  8 місяців тому

      Exactly. Thanks for this

    • @notnow7973
      @notnow7973 4 місяці тому

      How long did you have to hold it down?

    • @SixTenVisuals
      @SixTenVisuals 3 місяці тому

      @@notnow7973 I can’t remember, sorry.

  • @LucyNumaStime
    @LucyNumaStime 2 місяці тому

    Thank you, but after I pressed the up and down button, I just firmly pressed the power button only and it worked

  • @fortunechikuruwo8074
    @fortunechikuruwo8074 2 місяці тому +1

    Hard reset worked mate thanks a mill

  • @stationworld
    @stationworld 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for your help, this video helped me a lot!!! I've been struggling with this since 8 a.m., watched a lot of videos, but none of them helped, I rebooted my phone more than 10-15 times, and it still didn't work. And after doing everything according to the 2nd method, everything worked and now I can use the phone again, I even took off the protective glass for this, I thought maybe the problem was in the protective glass, but it turned out not to be in it, I was very worried that I would have to take it to repair, although the phone is only 2-3 months old! Thank you very much for solving this problem, it helped a lot!!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  8 місяців тому +1

      You are welcome. Glad you fixed it. 😀

    • @stationworld
      @stationworld 8 місяців тому

      @@BracketReviews this bug happened again, I updated from ios 17.3 to 17.4, everything was updated and this bug appeared again, I've been sitting for about 2-3 hours trying to fix it, I've already rebooted a hundred times, I've already watched a bunch of videos, but this bug doesn't fly off, everything works except responding to the screen, the screen is perfectly clean, without chips and scratches, yesterday I reacted, this morning I also reacted because I somehow put ios 17.4 on, but after the phone rebooted, the screen stopped working to put iOS 17.4 on, I already put it on charge, charged it to the normal amount of percent, but still nothing helps.

  • @kaetlinsharkey6991
    @kaetlinsharkey6991 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much! This helped my phone touch again! You are awesome!

  • @That_jdmgirl
    @That_jdmgirl 2 місяці тому

    Thanks man I almost started crying!!

  • @lauraroppo
    @lauraroppo Рік тому +1

    Where is the website for software route?

  • @Danzymilli
    @Danzymilli Місяць тому +1

    Please ny iphone 11 promax the top and down of the left screen is not responding to touch can this tip also work for that?

  • @JahRed101
    @JahRed101 16 днів тому

    I love this video! This trick actually worked .. Also the guy talking had me dying😂😂😂 when he said “victory is near” that was hilarious 😂😂

  • @MsWoodlands2
    @MsWoodlands2 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! Helped my son's iPhone!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      So glad the video helped you fix his phone. Thank you for the comment.

  • @JohnethaEdwards
    @JohnethaEdwards 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks it really worked on my son phone🎉

  • @JoseEscorcia-x4n
    @JoseEscorcia-x4n 4 місяці тому +1

    It took Time, but I did it!!😅 Thank you so much!!

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  4 місяці тому +1

      @@JoseEscorcia-x4n you are welcome, my friend. Enjoy your smartphone.

  • @ariseuniteddevils
    @ariseuniteddevils Рік тому +1

    Hey my brother, i have just used your Iphone fix solution to fix my Iphone. Thanks a lot my brother, you are good. I am now subscribed to you.

  • @begum9015
    @begum9015 Рік тому +1

    Would this work on a iPhone XS?

  • @aira9613
    @aira9613 10 місяців тому +1

    Thankyousomuch! This worked!! I was about to cry!

  • @Latonya-vc1xv
    @Latonya-vc1xv Рік тому +1

    Thank you my 11 iPhone worked

  • @stefficaluyo8618
    @stefficaluyo8618 4 місяці тому

    Waaaah!!! You are a saviour!!! My iPhone now working!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!

  • @MartinWeber21031979
    @MartinWeber21031979 Місяць тому

    Thank you my daughter and me were able to fix it thank you for your help.

  • @kellyhaydenmusic2159
    @kellyhaydenmusic2159 4 місяці тому

    Amazing vid but this hasn't worked for me. Can you please share the software route?

  • @fidusachates8380
    @fidusachates8380 Рік тому +1

    Thanks it really worked.
    5 stars for this guy.

  • @lilrr1431
    @lilrr1431 Рік тому +2

    What is hard rest didn’t work and tenorshare didn’t work aswell? What should i do?? I dotn have anything backed up either

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      Meet a technician to help you out.

    • @lilrr1431
      @lilrr1431 Рік тому +2

      @@BracketReviews apple doesnt have any “technicians” all they say is we cant do anything and need to send it in for repair..

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      So, send it.

    • @lilrr1431
      @lilrr1431 Рік тому +1

      @@BracketReviews ok will do

    • @BracketReviews
      @BracketReviews  Рік тому +1

      Alright.

  • @theadequina1541
    @theadequina1541 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much, it works to my Iphone 11 pro.

  • @sonyahbasnet9145
    @sonyahbasnet9145 3 місяці тому +1

    Oh mann! It really worked!🙏thanks a lot for sharing this informative video❤

  • @sanjidasarwar1740
    @sanjidasarwar1740 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much!😭❤️It really worked,I was so worried about my phone and you saved me.May Allah bless you and take lots of love

  • @RemonJacob
    @RemonJacob Рік тому +1

    very useful i just try it now and its working now thank you

  • @vishnuxd1424
    @vishnuxd1424 Рік тому +1

    can i follow the second method without a mac