I can't make/receive calls or text messages, why?*

When I try to open my messages it just comes up as a blank screen, doesn't even say 'Messages' at the top and then it freezes. When I try going into my contacts and try to send a message to someone it comes up as a blank screen as well. People tell me they text my phone but I don't get a notification, I only hear the sound and the text message number goes up (sometimes). I can't receive any calls, and I can't make them. I try to dial in a number and press the call button but the screen doesn't even change. What can I do to fix this? I tried restoring my phone and nothing changed. It tends to always freeze whenever I try to go on to settings for messages. Also it freezes when i double click the home button to try and swipe up all the apps. Like why is this happening?! Also, the top left of my screen seems to be popping out, could that have to do with anything?
*My phone company service is perfectly fine.*

You tried restoring the phone. What happened when you did that? Did you restore from backup, or restore as new? If you did not restore as new, try that without putting any content back on the phone and then test for a short period. Did it work? If so, then try putting your backup back onto the device. Does it still work? If not, then something is corrupt in your backup. Restore the device as new again and sync content back manually. If you restore as new and the device does not work, then make an appointment at the Genius Bar of the nearest Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Provider and have the hardware checked.

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