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Ok when I set up my iPhone 16 it does this spinny thing where it is never ending can you guys tell me why
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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18
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DesignKryz Said:
"Unable to set up my iPhone 16 stuck on spinning wheel: Ok when I set up my iPhone 16 it does this spinny thing where it is never ending can you guys tell me why"
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Troubleshooting a Stuck iPhone Screen:
I'd say the iPhone is stuck in a boot loop. This can typically occur when you update something, and it got stuck while in the process. So, refer to my user tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip
Unable to set up my iPhone 16 stuck on spinning wheel
