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User profile for user: AldFe
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My iphone 12 mini keeps crashing during backup and IOS 16.3.1 update. What do I do?

It is only a little over 1 year old, battery age dropped to 85% and yesterday out of nowhere, it started to crash down and restart itself back. I tried to use itunes for backup and software update but it keeps crashing during the process and does not allow itunes to complete. Where I Iive it is very expensive to take iphones to service, cannot afford that now. I need my phone to work, what are my options other than returning to factory settings and losing my data? Thanks.


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It is fully charged

It has at least 18 GB empty space

No background app refresh (other than few apps)or apps running

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 5:59 AM

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User profile for user: K_Faith
K_Faith
User level: Community Specialist

Feb 15, 2023 12:20 PM in response to AldFe

Hello AldFe,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with your iPhone unexpectedly restarting. Try the steps here to see if they resolve the issue: If your iOS or iPadOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly - Apple Support


"If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch unexpectedly restarts or shuts down, or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear, learn what to do.


Check your software

Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS and that your apps are up to date. If the issue continues after updating your software and apps, check your hardware.


Check your hardware

On an iPhone 6 or later, check your battery health under Settings > Battery > Battery Health.

If your battery doesn't need service, and your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch continues to frequently restart or turn off, contact Apple Support."


We hope this helps.


Cheers!


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My iphone 12 mini keeps crashing during backup and IOS 16.3.1 update. What do I do?

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