[2025] How to Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting Itself in 9 Ways?

Many users found that their iPhone keeps restarting after iOS update, they can't access the device by any means. And this problem often arises in the following 2 situations:

This article will explain what cause this iPhone keeps restarting itself issue, and introduce 9 methods to get your iPhone back to normal.

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

If your iPhone keeps restarting itself, the problem may lie in the glitchy iOS system or the damaged battery and other components inside. You can fix your device with 3 powerul methods below, please go through and choose the suitable solution.

1 Fix iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR/11/12/13/14/15/16 Restarts On Its Own

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

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Steps to fix iPhone keeps restarting again and again with Fixppo:

Step 1: Download Fixppo and launch it, choose Start repair to fix this iPhone restarting randomly issue.

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

Step 3: Fixppo will show you the latest firmware file, you can click Download button to get it, which will then be used to fix your iPhone.

Step 4: Now, click the Start Standard Repair button to fix iPhone keeps restarting every 5 minutes. Wait for the process to finish and see if the problem is fixed.

When the process completes, your iPhone will stop restarting itself randomly and restore to its normal state, you can access it as usual now.

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

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

If your iPhone keeps restarting after iOS update, you can put your iPhone in recovery mode, then restore the iPhone using iTunes.

But as this method will erase all your iPhone data and settings, please double-check 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 and make sure that it's in the latest version, 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 iOS 18 update issue. You can set up your iPhone and see if still your iPhone restarting by itself after that.

3 Ask Apple Support to Fix Hardware Damage

If the above 2 methods fail to work and your iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR/11/12/13/14/15/16 keeps 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 randomly restarts while you're using or charging it. Here, we'll provide 6 basic ways to help fix this problem

1 Re-insert SIM Card

Yes, pulling the SIM card out of the device may help to fix the iPhone restarts on its own 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 restarting 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 keeps restarting every 5 minutes, but you can access it occassionally, you can check if you've recently installed apps from untrustworthy sources.

These apps and the iOS may not compatible with each other, thus making your iPhone 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, which can be a great move to avoid iPhone problems like iPhone restarting again and again.

4 Force Restart iPhone

For minor iPhone problems, force-restarting your iPhone can be an effective solution. By removing potential system glitches, you may be able to fix it when iPhone keeps rebooting.

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Sometimes a simple force-restarting won't help when your iPhone restarting randomly. Fixppo can help to get iPhone out of restarting loop with 99% success rate, easy-to-use as well.

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5 Update iOS System

When you can access the iPhone as the iPhone 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 randomly restarts.

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 why did your iPhone restart by itself and how to fix when iPhone keeps restarting with 9 practical methods.

Among all the solutions, iMyFone Fixppo iOS system repair tool 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.

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Melvin Cooper

Melvin Cooper has over 10 years of experience in the technology industry and is an expert at providing tips and handy solutions to Apple and Android users. Dedicated to helping millions of users improve their experience with mobile devices, he has maintained an impressive record of solving problems.