The release of new iPhone series always come with bug problems and iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 is no exception. Besides the violently shaking cameras problem, a user on one social platform complains that his iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 restarts while charging through a magsafe or a cable without warning. And more complaints are found from other people after that.
This is certainly quite irritating to all of the users. If you’re one of them, you may come to the right place. This post will walk you through the reasons that cause this problem as well as all possible fixes to help you out. Without further ado, let’s get started!
Why My iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 Restarts While Charging?
It 's confusing to most of the users why their brand-new iPhone restart itself while charging, and here some of the main reasons are listed.
- There might be something wrong with your charging components.
- Your iPhone suffers from bugs in iOS System.
- Your iPhone is not updated to the latest version.
- There could be an ill-battery or hardware damage problem.
7 Solutions for iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 Randomly Restarts While Charging Problem
1 Check All Components
First thing first, you need to check whether there is something wrong with your magsafe or lightning cable. If they are often dropped or folded, wires in them may encounter unseen damage and you have to swap them out for a new one. Also, you need to check if the charging port has dirt or liquids in it. If that is the case, don’t charge your iPhone first. Clean up the charging port then try to charge your phone.
2 Update iOS System
iOS 18 has been released to be the bug fix for iPhone users recently. If you haven’t updated yet, you should go check and make an update. Go to Settings>General>Software Update. If there is new version available, just download and install it. However, some iPhones may have delay in getting the updating message, you can check from time to time to get the latest version.
3 Repair iOS System with iMyFone Fixppo
If updating the iOS system fails, we reckon that there is bug problem with your iPhone. To fix this tricky issue, you may need a third-party tool to help you get through it. The recommended tool here is iMyFone Fixppo, you can use it to fix your iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 restarts while charging problem without losing any data. It’s quite safe with high success rate. Following are steps about how it works to get you out of trouble.
Step 1: Launch and install Fixppo, choose its 'Standard Mode'.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to computer, then enter 'Recovery Mode' as instructed.
Step 3: Fixppo will auto-detect the suitable firmware package for you. Choose and click on 'Download'.
Step 4: Start it. When you see the 'Done' button, you can reboot your phone to see your iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 restarts while charging problem is fixed with all data remain intact.
If you're curious whether iMyFone Fixppo can really help you solve this headache, just download it and have a try.
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4 Disable Background App Refresh
It’s said that disabling background app refresh works with some of the users. Probably because this Background App Refresh activity keeps your iPhone from preserving battery life while it keeps fetching you the newest information for your apps. Go to Settings>General>'Background App Refresh' and toggle off the button next to it. By doing so, you can check whether your iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 restarts while charging problem can be solved like others.
5 Hard Reset iPhone
Hard resetting iPhone may sound strange in case like this, but it is not. It’s considered to be a useful troubleshooter in fixing an iPhone that is malfunctioned. If you didn’t try it before, then it’s one practical method that worth knowing.
- Step 1: Press the 'Volume Up' button and release quickly.
- Step 2: Press the 'Volume Down' button and release quickly.
- Step 2: Press the 'Side Button' and don't release it until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
6 Restore iPhone in DFU Mode with iTunes
If simple solutions above can’t work, you may try to the DFU Mode restore with iTunes. Just don’t forget to make a thorough backup of your device before you proceed with this solution, or you may risk losing all of your data. Here’s how to do.
●How to put iPhone in DFU Mode?
- Step 1: Tap on the 'Volume Up' button then the 'Volume Down' button quickly.
- Step 2: Press and hold the 'Side Button' for a few seconds for the iPhone's display to turn black.
- Step 3: Tap on the 'Volume Down' button for 7 seconds or so while keeping holding the 'Side Button' .
- Step 4: Release the 'Side Button' when 7 seconds are over then you should continue to hold the 'Volume Down' button for 10 seconds.
- Step 5: If your screen remains black, you may succeed. If it fails, just take a few tries and adjustments to the timing to make it.
●How to restore iPhone in DFU Mode with iTunes?
- Step 1: Plug in your iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 to the computer that runs iTunes.
- Step 2: If your iPhone is in DFU Mode already, your iTunes will pop up a window, saying there is a problem with the iPhone connected.
- Step 3: In this case, you should click on 'Restore' and then confirm to restore the iPhone.
7 Go Get Apple Support
Normally, your iPhone keeps restarting while charging problem can be fixed with iMyFone Fixppo. However, if it comes to ill-battery or hardware damage, there is nothing to do but go to the authorized Apple Store to ask for a renewal. If it’s needed, I would suggest you make an appointment first with the nearest store then ask their support team for help.
Conclusion
And that’s all solutions for your iPhone 14 Pro/15/16 restarts while charging problem. If some of them don’t work for you, I recommend you to have a try with iMyFone Fixppo. A majority of iOS-related problems can be fixed with it successfully!