iPhone Crashing iOS 16 Issue? iOS 16.1.2 Won’t Fix It?
Last updated on December 9th, 2022 at 05:54 pm
Posted in News by Mike on December 4, 2022
iPhone crashing iOS 16
Is your iPhone crashing and restarting after iOS 16 update? Problem persists with 16.1, 16.1.1 and even in the most recent 16.1.2 release? Device unexpectedly crashes and reboots several times a day? You’re not alone.
iPhone Crashing iOS 16?
This issue has been recently reported by Raman and Jason (iOS 16.1.2):
“My iPhone is crashing and rebooting after this update.”
iPhone crashing problems have been reported for previous iOS 16 version too:
- Noora:
“After updating to IOS 16.1.1 my iPhone 13 mini, My phone keeps restarting every few minutes, It’s very annoying!”
- Marisa:
“After the 16.1 update iPhone keeps shutting off & restarting by itself every 15-20 mins.”
Similar complaints for iPhone crashing iOS 16.1.2 are available on Apple’s Discussion forums and Reddit.
How To Fix iPhone Keeps Crashing iOS 16
Unfortunately, it’s still not clear what’s triggering this issue. Some suspect the new Lock Screen features. Strange is the fact that a small percentage of iPhones seem to be affected.
If your device is affected by this bug try the following:
(Update, December 9)
0. Enable Low Power Mode
Eli informed us that she managed to stop iPhone crashing and restarting in iOS 16, with the help of Low Power Mode:
“I know this isn’t a perfect fix, but I found that my phone doesn’t crash when I have it set to low power mode.”
How to: You can do this from the Control Center or in Settings -> Battery -> Low Power Mode. Does it fix your device too?
1. Remove Lock Screen Widgets
- Wake iPhone and touch & hold the Lock Screen to bring up the Edit menu.
- Tap Customize and select the widgets’ area.
- Tap the – icon and delete all widgets.
- Save your settings and check if iPhone keeps crashing and restarting.
2. Delete Lock Screens
- The next steps is to delete all additional wallpapers that are available in the Lock Screen edit menu.
- Swipe-up on their card to remove them.
- Keep only the default one, without widgets.
3. Clean Install iOS 16
If iPhone keeps crashing your next option is to reinstall iOS 16.1.2 using a computer and a Lightning to USB (USB-C) cable. A wired installation can clear any glitches or corrupted files that might have been caused by over-the-air updates.
How to: Use our step-by-step guide to clean install iOS 16 on your iPhone!
4. Downgrade To iOS 15
If nothing helps your last option is to revert to iOS 15. This is still possible as 15.6 RC build is still signed. You can then update to iOS 15.7.1 and be patient until Apple fixes the iOS 16 crashing issues.
How to: Use our step-by-step guide to downgrade iPhone to iOS 15!
Have you managed to fix iPhone crashing iOS 16? Do you have a better solution or other problems to report? Share your feedback in the comments.
Related: For more iOS 16.1.2 issues and available workarounds check our detailed review.
My i phone 12 continuously crashing after few minutes, even not using phone. This may be due to update to 16.1.1 and 16.1.2
Literally my i phone gonna die…
Thanks for reporting. Sorry to hear this. Try to clean install iOS 16.1.2:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
Else, the only option is to downgrade to iOS 15 as shown here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
I had the same issue. Every 15 minutes iphone 11 ios 16.1.2 freezed any app and nothing could make it react to pushed, power or any manipulations. Then it restarted by itself. This cycle lasted for 4-5 minutes when the phone was bricked.
I updated all apps. I deleted unused apps. I cleared all buffered apps.
In two – three days after this issue my battery drained completely and I didn’t turn it on for around 5 hours. After this – the issue was gone.
Hope this random trick will help someone.
Thanks for sharing your troubleshooting method. Let’s see if it helps other too.
Unfortunately, it didn’t worked for me either. In one day it started again. I can’t believe that it’s happening with iphone
Have you tried enabling Low Power Mode? Someone suggested that this will stop it from crashing.
I tried low battery many times – no luck. I will try clean install of 16.1.2 and upload backup
iOS 16.2 has been released. Try to update and let us know if it helps:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/ios-16-2-issues-features-bugs-fixed-problems/
Ios 16.2 in board
One day after smooth fly
Second day – all started over :(
Sorry to hear this. Not sure what else to suggest at the moment except downgrading.
the thing is that I can’t even create the backup to proceed with downgrading. Not enough time between auto reboot “feature” :))
That’s insane. :( Not sure what else to suggest at the moment. Let us know if you have any breakthrough.
Lot of kids in my daughters school including her had the same issue. Apple Store said it’s hardware issue with phone and is asking $300 to fix or buy new phone …. I managed to install 15.6 per instructions but using Apple images and Apple software on Mac.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you managed to fix it. iOS 16.2 has been released. However, the problem seems to persists for affected devices:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/ios-16-2-issues-features-bugs-fixed-problems/
I know this isn’t a perfect fix for the crashing situation on iOS 16.1.2, but I found that my phone doesn’t crash when I have it set to low power mode. No idea why, but I figured I’d throw that out here.
Thanks for sharing it. This is huge if it works for others. Imagine that many can’t use their devices anymore after updating because restarts are too often. Enabling Low Power Mode would be a great workaround. Updating this in the main content to see if it helps others.
My iPhone 13 Mini crashing rebooting every 1 hour after installing ios 16.1.2
Please help.
Try to update to iOS 16.2 and let us know if it makes any difference:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/ios-16-2-issues-features-bugs-fixed-problems/
Else, you can still downgrade to iOS 15.6 RC:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
I installed iOS 16.2 using wifi and mobile internet. And it remains same. crushing every hour.
Then after 2 weeks reinstalled iOS 16.2 using a PC. some technician said reinstalling using Mac or PC might be helpful. And it works. Now my 13mini is absolutely fine.
Thanks for confirming. This fix is mentioned at Step 3 in the article.
Just called them this morning. They are aware, and a fix should be coming on the quicker end. I use a SE2, and it’s not because my phone is old. Freeing up storage had helped some, and Apple had me do a reboot: Rather quickly, do Volume Up, release, Volume Down, release, then hold Power, screen should go black, no need to use the Slide Off, phone will restart. So far, no problem since. Good luck, and Happy New Year, Everyone! Please, call Apple Support. When this type of thing happens, they do not charge for tries to fix, and the more people reporting, the better.
Never mind, crashing regularly again!
Sorry to hear this. Has this been fixed in the meantime? If not, I recommend you to downgrade to iOS 15.6 as instructed here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
How to downgrade to 15.6? Not even 16.1 is signed anymore
15.6 RC is still signed. It’s a beta version not tracked by the common websites that track signed status. We get daily confirmations of downgrades still working and I personally downgraded and iPhone XS 3 days ago.