How to Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting Itself After iOS Update?

Category: iPhone Issues

September 11, 2024 4 mins read

After updating to iOS 16/17/18, many users found that their iPhone keeps restarting constantly, and they can't access the device by any means. And this problem often arises in the following 2 situations:

This article will explain what lead to this iPhone keeps restarting itself and won't turn on issue. Also, 9 methods help to get your iPhone back to normal will be introduced.

The following reasons may explain why your iPhone 7/8/X/XS/XS Max/XR/11/12/13/14/15/16 keeps restarting:

If your iPhone keeps restarting over and over again, the problem may lie in the glitchy iOS system or the damaged battery and other components inside. And you can fix your device with 3 powerul methods below, please go through and choose the solution according to your needs.

1 Fix iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8/7 Keeps Restarting Loop

If there was an error with your iOS that caused this problem, here's an effective method that can fix iPhone keeps restarting over and over by fixing the iOS problems, which is by using iMyFone Fixppo iOS System Repair.

As a reliable third-party tool, Fixppo can fix all kinds of iOS system problems with 2 repair modes. And the Standard Mode offered here is favored by many users with iPhone problems as this mode won't cause any data or content loss after fixing.

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• Easily fix iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8/7/SE/6/5 keeps restarting automatically, without worrying about any data loss.
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Steps to fix iPhone restarting again and again with Fixppo:

Step 1: Download Fixppo and launch it, then connect your iPhone to the Win/Mac.

Step 2: Choose Standard Mode from your interface, which can fix almost all iPhone problems while retaining all data.

Step 3: Fixppo will show you the latest firmware file, you can click on Download button to get it and use it for fixing your iPhone later.

Step 4: Now, click the Start Standard Repair button to enter the fixing process of iPhone restarting loop. Wait for the process to finish and see if the problem is fixed.

When the process is finished, your iPhone will be rebooted and stop restarting itself randomly, you can access it as usual now.

You can also watch this video to learn the detailed steps for fixing iPhone keeps restarting.

2 Restore iPhone that Keeps Restarting After iOS 17/18 Update with iTunes

If this iPhone keeps restarting loop occurs after iOS update, you can get your iPhone in recovery mode. After that, with iTunes, you can stop this iPhone restarting nonstop situation.

But as this method will erase all your iPhone data and settings, please Please double-check before proceeding and make a complete backup of your data.

Here's how to fix iPhone keeps restarting and not turning on with iTunes.

Step 1: Open iTunes that has the latest software version installed, then connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2: Depending on the model, follow the below ways to put your constantly rebooting iPhone into recovery mode.

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Step 3: iTunes will automatically detect and pop up the window with the following message. Click the Restore button and iTunes will begin to reset your iPhone to factory settings.

Step 4: The process will remove all your device data while fixing the iPhone keeps restarting after update to iOS 17 issue. You can set up your iPhone and see if it's still restarting itself after that.

3 Ask Apple Support to Fix Hardware Damage

If the above 2 methods fail to work and your iPhone is still restarting, we can say the hardware should be the concern, especially when your phone has been used for years with low battery life.

At this point, you can only send your phone to an Apple repair center for troubleshooting. And please remember to back up before sending it for repairing.

Sometimes it can be the incompatible apps or the wrong settings that make your iPhone keep restarting while you're using or charging. And here, we'll provide 6 basic ways to help fixing this problem

1 Re-insert SIM Card

Yes, pulling the SIM Card out of the device can break the issue.

To tackle this issue, please remove your SIM card from the SIM tray using a paper clip or tray ejector pin. After a while, re-insert the SIM card and restart your phone to see if it stops restating itself.

If the problem exists, you may need to get the SIM card replaced by your wireless carrier or get your iPhone restored.

2 Delete Faulty Apps

When your iPhone restarts constantly every 5 minutes, please examine if you've recently installed apps from untrustworthy sources.

These apps and the iOS may not compatible with each other, thus making your iPhone SE/7/8/X/XS/XS Max/XR/11/12/13/14/15/16 keeps restarting. And deleting them can fix the problem easily.

3 Update Outdated Apps

Sometimes, updating the apps can help to solve some iPhone reboot problems caused by installing outdated software.

And it's suggested to update the apps you often use, avoiding your iPhone to keep restarting later due to this same reason.

4 Force Restart iPhone

For minor iPhone problems, force-restarting your iPhone can be an effective solution. You can try this tricy to see if the iPhone keeps rebooting issue still exist.

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5 Update iOS System

When you can access the iPhone as the iPhone just keeps restarting every 3 or 5 minutes, seize the chance to enter your iPhone's Settings and make a software update, as an outdated iOS version is often the root cause when your iPhone gets frozen or restarts randomly.

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

Step 2: When a new version is available, click the Download and Install buttonto get the software.

6 Reset All Settings

Reset All Settings can also be an easy fix to iPhone keeps restarting randomly after unlocking or other situations as some wrong settings will make your iPhone stop running normally and stuck in reboot loop.

Unlike Erase All Content and Settings, Reset All Settings won't erase your iPhone data but the settings you tailored for your iPhone.

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2: Hit Reset > Reset All Settings > Enter the screen passcode.

Step 3: Wait for your iPhone to reboot and re-set up your iPhone by your habits.

1 What to do when my iPhone keeps restarting after water damage?

If your iPhone is exposed to water, you should use a clean cloth to wipe it. Then dry the whole device especially the charging post. Don't charge it when it's not dried and cleaned fully.

2 How to fix when iPhone keeps restarting while charging?

If your iPhone is exposed to water, you should use a clean cloth to wipe it. Then dry the whole device especially the charging post. Don't charge it when it's not dried and cleaned fully.

That's all for how to fix when iPhone keeps restarting with 9 methods that you can try.

Among all the solutions, iMyFone Fixppo is considered to be the most effective and reliable way to get the problem fixed, which can troubleshoot all kinds of iPhone problems, easy-to-operate and without losing any data. Come and try it now.

Melvin Cooper

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