iPhone Keeps Restarting? Fix Now! [2024 Updated]

2.1 Update iPhone to the Latest Version

If you are able to use your iPhone, the first step should be to update it to the latest iOS 18/17 version. There are many situations when users keep procrastinating the update, which results in several technical errors. So, before everything else, make sure to install the latest iOS 18/17 updates on your iPhone to fix the “iPhone keeps restarting” problem.

To update your iPhone, go to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update”. Here you’ll see all the pending updates for your iDevice.

2.2 Reset All Settings

“Reset All Settings” is a great iOS feature that can help you fix the restart issue easily. This will restore factory settings on your iPhone and if the problem is being caused by a software glitch, you won’t encounter it anymore. However, make sure to backup all your files before proceeding further as resetting the iDevice will wipe it completely.

You can reset your iPhone settings by navigating to “Settings” -> “General” -> “Reset” -> “Reset All Settings”. Once the reset process completes, see if you encounter repeated restarts again or not.

2.3 Force Restart iPhone

The above two solutions will only help when you are able to access your iPhone. However, if the device keeps shutting off and restarting, it would be better to force restart it to fix the problem. For users who don’t know, force restarting an iDevice is a way to restart the device using different key combinations, which usually fixes different software-related issues such as the iPhone keeps freezing and restarting. Based on the iPhone model you are using, you can use one the following key combinations to force restart it.

• 1. If you have an iPhone 6/6s or earlier, simultaneously press and hold the “Sleep/Wake” & “Home” button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

  

• 2. For the iPhone 7/7 plus, press the “Sleep/wake” and “Home” button and release them when the Apple logo flashes on the screen.

  

• 3. In case you own an iPhone X or later, first press and hold the “Volume Up” button and release it after 5-7 seconds. Then, press and hold the “Volume Down” button and release it after a few seconds. Finally, press and hold the “Wake/Sleep” button in the same manner and release it when you see the Apple logo on your screen.

  

2.4 Check Apps and Uninstall

Even though Apple uses strict security measures to verify all the apps on the App Store, it’s safe to say that not all of them are perfect. This means if you have installed a faulty third-party application on your iPhone, it can also cause the device to restart repeatedly. If that’s the case, the only way to fix the issue would be to find the specific app and uninstall it from your iPhone.

You can go to “Settings” -> “Privacy” -> “Analytics” -> “Analytics Data” and look for repeated entries to find the faulty app.

2.5 Reinsert SIM Card

As we mentioned earlier, the network carrier can also trigger the restart loop on an iPhone. So, if you are still unable to fix the problem, remove the SIM card from your device and reinsert it. Power up the device and check if you encounter the same problem again or not.

2.6 Restore iPhone with iTunes

Another way to fix the iPhone restart loop on an iPhone is to restore it via iTunes. Though this should be your last option as you’ll first have to put the device in Recovery Mode, which can often get challenging for many users.

Here’s how to restore an iPhone via iTunes.

Step 1 - First fire up your laptop and install the iTunes app.

Step 2 - Then, put the iPhone in Recovery Mode. To do so, long-press the “Home Button” and make sure to connect it to the PC. Now, launch the iTunes app and release the home button.

Step 3 - The device will automatically enter into the Recovery Mode. Now, you can follow the on-screen instructions to restore it via iTunes.