How to Fix App Store & Gmail Not Launching on iOS 26

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Troubleshooting App Launch Issues on iOS 26

💡 If the App Store or Gmail app is not launching on your iPhone after updating to iOS 26, a simple restart can often resolve the problem.
⚠️ This issue is common after software updates, affecting the ability of certain apps to open.

Restarting Your iPhone to Fix Apps

📱 To restart your iPhone, simultaneously hold the power button and the volume down button.
🎛️ From the power-off slider that appears, select 'Power Off'.
⏳ After the device has completely turned off, wait a few seconds before turning it back on.
✅ In many cases, this process will successfully fix the app launch issues, allowing the App Store and Gmail to work again.

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