iPhone Restarts By Itself.

iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 26.2 randomly restarting by itself. I caught my iPhone restarting itself after placing it on the charger 5 minutes later. This is the second time today I have seen this happening without anyone or anything interacting with the phone. This started after updating to iOS 26.2.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Posted on Dec 20, 2025 9:30 PM

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Dec 21, 2025 4:29 AM in response to kboo74

  1. Follow the Apple article to resolve the issue --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen ...
  2. If not resolved; please follow the steps in the following link for support with this issue: If your iOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly
  3. You still see a black screen after charging, force restarting, following the steps in this article.
    1. You see a black screen, but you can hear alerts, sounds, and vibrations.
    2. The screen remains black, but the device chirps when you unmute it and connect it to power.
    3. Your screen is on, but it doesn't respond when you tap, slide, or try other gestures. 
    4. You can't force your device to restart because a button is broken or stuck.
    5. Your device is stuck on the Apple logo, displays a solid color, or isn't recognized in iTunes.
    6. Contact Apple Support to set up service if you have any of the above issues:
  4. Please follow the steps in the following Apple Video for support with this issue:



If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.



iPhone Restarts By Itself.

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