4 Ways to Fix iPhone Control Center Not Working

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Enable Control Center When the iPhone Is Locked

If you’vedisabled Control Centerfrom your iPhone’s lock screen for security reasons, you can’t access it when your iPhone is locked. Turn it off to restore its normal functioning.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > selectFace ID & Passcode> type yourdevice passcodewhen prompted.

Step 2:Scroll down and enable theControl Centertoggle under Allow Access When Locked section.

Fix 2: Enable the Control Center Access Within Apps

Are you unable to open Control Center while using apps on your iPhone? If so, its access within apps is likely disabled. Here’s how to turn it on:

Open iPhone settings, selectControl Center, and toggle onAccess Within Apps.

Fix 3: Disable VoiceOver

The VoiceOver feature on iPhone modifies on-screen gestures for visually impaired users. When active, the swipe-down gesture for opening the Control Center won’t work. Turn it off to restore the Control Center access.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp, selectAccessibility, and tapVoiceOver.

Step 2:Toggle offVoiceOverto disable it.

Fix 4: Reset All Settings

Lastly,reset all settingson your iPhone to fix anomalies, creating issues opening the Control Center.

Step 1:Open iPhone Settings, selectGeneral, and tapTransfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2:SelectReset> tap onReset All Settings. Confirm by typing your device passcode when prompted.

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Last updated on 12 July, 2024

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