You’re all set to unleash a magic spell on your iPhone using the Shortcuts app – until the app exits by itself, and you lose all of your progress. If you’ve faced this problem, don’t worry. In this article, we will show you what to do if the Shortcuts app is crashing on your iPhone.
This problem occurs for several reasons – your iPhone may be out of memory, the app has encountered a bug, or there’s an issue with iOS. More specifically, this problem occurs if you create an ‘If’ condition for a shortcut on your iPhone. Regardless, follow the below fixes to resolve the issue.
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How to Fix Shortcuts App Closing Unexpectedly
Here are seven effective methods to fix the issue. Let’s begin.
1. Restart Shortcuts App
When we faced the issue, what helped us was to restart the Shortcuts app simply. Closing the Shortcuts app shuts down all the active processes and elements, including the bug causing the problem. Once you open the app again, the issue will likely be fixed.
Swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to open the app switcher tray (if you have an iPhone with a home button, double tap the button).
Close the Shortcuts app and open the app again from your app library.
2. Remove Beta Version of iOS
Beta versions of iOS can cause glitches, especially with system apps like Shortcuts. After all, the beta versions are intended for development and testing – and installing it on your primary device isn’t recommended.
You can read our detailed guide to remove the iOS beta version on your iPhone for a stable experience.
3. Restart iPhone
If a bug on iOS is causing the Shortcuts app to crash, try restarting your iPhone. It closes all the running services and elements – including the bugs, if any and starts a fresh session in which the bugs will not likely reappear.
Step 1: First, shut down your device.
- On iPhone X and above: Press and hold the volume down and the side button.
- On iPhone SE 2nd or 3rd gen, 7, and 8 series: Press and hold the side button.
- On iPhone SE 1st gen, 5s, 5c, or 5: Hold the power button at the top.
Step 2: Now, drag the power slider to turn off the device.
Step 3: Next, turn on your device by pressing and holding the power button.
4. Turn Off iCloud Sync
iCloud Sync is designed to keep your Shortcuts consistent across multiple devices, but if there’s a problem with the syncing process, it can lead to a few issues within the app. Disabling iCloud Sync for the Shortcuts app can prevent any synchronization conflicts, and stop the app from crashing on your iPhone.
Note: If you turn off iCloud Sync for Shortcuts on your iPhone, the app data won’t be synchronized with your iCloud account. Any changes or additions you make to the Shortcuts app on your iPhone won’t reflect on other devices connected to the same iCloud account.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone, scroll down, and select Shortcuts. Turn off the toggle for iCloud sync.
5. Reinstall Shortcuts App
Shortcuts is one of those system apps you can uninstall and reinstall on the App Store if needed. Since it deletes the app and its stored data, it may help you prevent the app from crashing by eliminating any corrupted data.
Long-tap on the app icon and tap on Remove app. Tap on the Delete app option to confirm your action.
Download the app using the link below.
6. Update iPhone
Check if there are any updates available for iOS. If several users face the issue, Apple will release a new update to fix the existing bug affecting the Shortcuts app.
Step 1: Open the Settings app and select General.
Step 2: Tap on Software Update. Tap on ‘Download and Install’ to update your iPhone or iPad if an update is available.
7. Reset iPhone
If none of the above methods work, try resetting your iPhone. This resets any misconfiguration, causing the Shortcuts app to crash on your iPhone.
Note: Resetting will revert all system-related settings and erase any saved Wi-Fi networks. Expect to spend some time reconfiguring your device afterward. However, you will not lose your data.
Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on General.
Step 2: Select ‘Transfer or Reset iPhone’.
Step 3: Tap on Reset.
Step 4: Tap on ‘Reset All Settings’ to return all configurations to their default state.
Enter your passcode if prompted to reset the iPhone. This will fix this issue.
That is everything you can do if the Shortcuts app crashes on your iPhone. If you have any further questions, look at the FAQ section below.
FAQs on Shortcuts App Not Working on iPhone
1. How do I update the Shortcuts app on my iPhone?
You cannot manually update the Shortcuts app. Any updates to the app will be a part of the iOS updates.
2. Is it safe to uninstall the Shortcuts app on my iPhone?
Yes. However, all the Shortcuts you have created will be inactive when you remove the app.
Create Shortcuts Without Problems
We hope this article helps you create Shortcuts without the app crashing on your iPhone. However, if you face issues with automating shortcuts, check our guide discussing fixes for automation not working in Shortcuts on iPhone
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