We rely heavily on our phones, so an iPhone® that constantly restarting on its own is really inconvenient. But don’t worry—there are plenty simple solutions available.
Every day at WefixTech, we assist people in repairing their technology. We’ll make sure to get the devices you rely on back up and running quickly, whether it’s an iPad® that won’t sync or MacBook® keys that aren’t working. Here’s how to stop your iPhone from restarting.
1. Back up your iPhone
To begin, make a backup of your iPhone. This will ensure that vital data such as messages, contacts, and photos are not lost.
2. Force restart your iPhone
Here’s how to force your phone to restart and break the restart loop.
HOW TO FORCE RESTART AN IPHONE X OR LATER
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
HOW TO FORCE RESTART AN IPHONE 8 OR IPHONE SE (2ND GENERATION OR LATER)
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
HOW TO FORCE RESTART AN IPHONE 7
- Press and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons at the same time.
- When the Apple® logo appears, release the buttons.
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3. Update your software
It’s possible that your iPhone is running an old version of iOS®, which can cause problems. Here’s how to make sure you’re running the most recent version of software.
- Open Settings and tap General > Software Update.
- If there’s an available update, go ahead and install it.
4. Update your apps
An app that hasn’t been updated in a while, like an old version of iOS, could be causing your iPhone to restart. Here’s how to make it right.
- Open the App Store® and tap the account icon in the top-right corner.
- Under Upcoming Automatic Updates, tap Update All.
5. Factory reset your iPhone
Resetting your iPhone to its default settings can help with a variety of performance issues, including your restarting issue. Remember that this will wipe out practically all of your data, so make a backup of your phone first. Here’s how to do a factory reset on your iPhone according to our instructions.
If you’ve attempted these steps but still need assistance, we’re only a phone call away. Schedule a repair at our store, and our certified technicians will have your device up and running in as little as one day.