Loud crackling noise then iPhone 12 shut off

I was scrolling through tiktok at a low volume when my phone randomly made a loud cracking sound and then shut off. It almost sounded like an electrical short. Phone rebooted on its own and seems fine. Very strange for a brand new Apple iPhone 12....

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 28, 2020 9:25 PM

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Apr 20, 2023 7:08 PM in response to M_Stoff

Was using Instagram. Phone crackled, screen went black except for some pinkish/red pixelated dots at the top of the screen. Phone shut down and restarted on its own. I smelled faint burning smell.


I sleep with my phone under my pillow so I my alarm doesn’t disturb my partner. Not tonight. I don’t wanna die today.

Apr 26, 2023 11:06 AM in response to M_Stoff

My phone randomly made a spark noise then blacked out and the apple symbol came up I was so confused so when my phone turned back on I googled it and I fount out I charged it for a long period but it was only on charge for around 6-7 hours because I was out and my phone was fully dead and I’m concerned about my phone now cuz that’s the only time it has happened from over the 2-3 years of having this phone

Apr 28, 2023 3:08 PM in response to M_Stoff

It happened to me on my iPad Pro while I was playing Honkai Star Rail, I keep my charger plugged in on the regular so it doesn’t die but honestly I assumed it just overheated and restarted. But I’m seeing a bunch of you with Apple devices having the same issue and I’m starting to think that maybe I should have gotten a Samsung tablet instead. Procreate APKs most likely exist.

Loud crackling noise then iPhone 12 shut off

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