[100% Works] How to Fix iPhone Screen Zoomed in Stuck?

"My iPhone is stuck in a zoom feature in Accessibility. I was trying to turn it off with no luck, so I turned off the phone. Now I can't log in because the numbers are so big I don't see them all to put in my code. Help!"

- from Apple Community

Are you also like the user above, accidentally getting your iPhone stuck in zoom mode? Why is the iPhone screen zoomed in stuck? How can I fix it? Don't worry. This article will delve into the causes and provide 6 troubleshooting solutions to help you easily restore your iPhone to its normal state.

Part 1. Why Is My iPhone Zoomed in and Stuck?

You may wonder why your iPhone zoomed in stuck before getting it repaired. Many common scenarios may cause the problem of iPhone stuck in zoom, such as:

• Zoom function is enabled: One reason for the iPhone screen zoomed in and stuck is that you or someone else have turned on the Zoom mode feature on your iPhone or iPad. If you didn't disable it, it might cause this issue.
• Software glitches: The iPhone stuck zoomed in when a minor bug or glitch appeared on your device, especially if one of the core files is altered or corrupted.
• Other system issues: If the iPhone's operating system went wrong, the iPhone screen stuck in zoomed in. Besides, it might also cause other errors on your iPhone.

Part 2. How to Fix iPhone Screen Zoomed in Stuck

Now that the iPhone screen zoomed in, how to fix it to normal size? The following solutions will help you swiftly get out of zoom mode on your iPhone.

Fix 1. Exit Zoom Using a Three-Finger Tap

The easiest way to get your iPhone out of zoom mode is using a touch-screen gesture. Here is how to fix iPhone stuck in zoom mode:

Step 1. Double-tap the iPhone screen with three fingers simultaneously.

Step 2. The iPhone screen will immediately return to the normal view mode if successful.

Fix 2. Exit Zoom Using iTunes or Finder

When your iPhone screen is zoomed in and cannot be exited manually, you can resolve the issue by connecting it to a computer.

Here is how to fix iPhone 11/12/13/14/15/16 screen zoomed in stuck:

Step 1. Plug your iPhone into the computer via a USB cable. We suggest you use the computer previously paired with your iPhone, so you don't need to enter the passcode or tap "Trust" on your iPhone. (iTunes could not connect to this iPhone?)

Step 2. On a Windows PC or macOS High Sierra or below, open iTunes, select your iPhone at the upper-left corner of the screen, and click "Summary"; on macOS Catalina or up, open Finder, choose your iPhone on the sidebar, and tap "General".

Step 3. Pick the "Configure Accessibility" option under the "Options" tab and deselect "Zoom" on the popup and hit "OK".

Step 4. To confirm the Accessibility settings you set up just now, click Sync to sync it with your iPhone/iPad.

Fix 3. Disable the Zoom Function on iPhone

If you can access iPhone's Settings, you can completely turn off the zoom function to prevent the "iPhone stuck on zoomed in screen" issue from happening again.

To do this, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Open iPhone's "Settings" > "Accessibility".

Step 2. Select "Zoom" > disable Zoom.

Fix 4. Restart/Force Restart iPhone

If the previous methods don't work, you can try restarting or force restarting your iPhone to fix "my iPhone is stuck in zoom mode".

To Restart the iPhone:

For iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, or newer models:

• Press and hold both the "Volume" button and the "Side" button until the power-off slider appears.
• Drag the slider to turn off your device, then wait about 30 seconds for it to power off.
• To turn your device back on, press and hold the "Side" button until the Apple logo appears.

For iPhone 6, 7, 8, or SE (2nd and 3rd generation):

• Press and hold the "Side" button until the power-off slider appears.
• Drag the slider to turn off your device, then wait about 30 seconds for it to shut down.
• To turn your device back on, press and hold the "Side" button until the Apple logo appears.

For iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5, or earlier:

• Press and hold the "Top" button until the power-off slider appears.
• Drag the slider to turn off your device, then wait about 30 seconds for it to shut down.
• To turn your device back on, press and hold the "Top" button until the Apple logo appears.

To Force Restart the iPhone:

• iPhone 8 and newer models: Quickly press the "Volume Up" button, then quickly press the "Volume Down" button, and then press and hold the "Power" button until the Apple logo appears.
• iPhone 7 series: Press and hold the "Volume Down" button and the "Power" button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
• iPhone 6 and earlier models: Press and hold the "Home" button and the "Power" button simultaneously until the device restarts.

Fix 5. Reset All Settings on iPhone

If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not delete your personal data, but it will restore the default settings, which can effectively resolve conflicts causing "my iPhone is stuck in zoom".

Here is how to reset all settings on your iPhone:

Step 1. Open the "Settings" app, then go to "General" > "Transfer or Reset iPhone" > "Reset".

Step 2. Tap "Reset All Settings" and enter your password to confirm the action.

Step 3. Wait for your iPhone to complete the reset, then check if the issue is resolved.

Part 3. Professional Way to Fix iPhone Stuck on Zoom

Suppose all the above tricks cannot solve the iPhone stuck on zoom problem. In that case, the professional software iPhone System Repair will help you out. With this powerful program, you can fix many iOS issues, such as iPhone being stuck in zoom mode/DFU mode/recovery mode/shuffle mode, etc.

Why should you choose iPhone System Repair?

• Three steps to fix iPhone screen, device, mode, and iTunes issues.
• Work for different issues, such as iPhone stuck on Apple logo/recovery mode, iPhone black/white/red/blue screen of death, loop restart, iTunes error 4005/4013, etc.
• Safe and easy to use without data loss.
• Widely compatible with all iPhone models (iOS 18 supported), including iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11, etc.

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Final Verdict

When your iPhone or iPad is stuck on zoom mode, try the six methods above to help yourself out. Generally, the common tricks will fix minor glitches easily. If the problem continues to exist, I recommend you try iPhone System Repair. It's easy, safe, and fast to resolve the problem without data loss.

If you encounter any problems during use, don't hesitate to let us know in the comments.

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