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iOS 18.1 Fixes Bug Causing iPhone 16 to Randomly Restart

Along with new Apple Intelligence features, iOS 18.1 includes several bug fixes, and it addresses a frustrating bug that was causing some new iPhone 16 and ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro models to randomly restart.

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As we reported last week, there have been reports about unexpected restarts since the new ‌iPhone 16‌ models launched. Affected users see the iPhone's display either stop responding or slow down with touch input, and then the iPhone will restart.

The issue seems to pop up randomly, and it could also impact devices used in StandBy mode. Some users have seen 10 to 20 crashes per day, while other users have seen fewer restarts.

Apple has confirmed that the iOS 18.1 update will fix the restart issue, and it is mentioned in the iOS 18.1 release notes included with the release candidate that came out today.

iOS 18.1 also fixes several other bugs, including a Podcasts issue that could cause unplayed episodes to be marked as played, a problem with stuttering or overheating when scrubbing through 4K 60 fps videos in the Photos app, and a bug that could cause digital car keys not to unlock or start a vehicle with passive entry after restoring from a backup or transferring from another iPhone.

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Top Rated Comments

toptekjon Avatar
23 months ago
I have had a lot of other bugs that I hope will be fixed. iPhone 16 Pro max.
- Frequent lag and keyboard freezing
- Phone gets EXTREMELY hot when plugged in and charging. Inconsistent, but happens far too often. Even after hitting 100%.
- iMessage gets stuck in a scrolled up position. I can't see new messages unless I back out of a chat and reopen it.

lots of little bugs. iOS 18 is one of the worst releases from Apple that I have seen.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
WarmWinterHat Avatar
23 months ago

I really regret upgrading to the 16PM. The camera button is in a **** position and absolutely worthless. Still better to zoom and make changes the old way.
I just disabled the touch features and made it into a bare-bones shutter button.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
23 months ago
I really regret upgrading to the 16PM. The camera button is in a **** position and absolutely worthless. Still better to zoom and make changes the old way.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
23 months ago
I hope 18.1 also fixes unreliable RCS service in Messages.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Jashar7 Avatar
23 months ago
What about my iPhone 14 Pro Max? Will it be fixed too cause the restart problem definitely isn’t happening only on iPhone 16 models lol.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BarrettF77 Avatar
23 months ago
Hopefully the issue on iPad Pro M4 as well! And the Apple Watches!
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)