Bug causes restarts on iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max

Owners of the latest premium models from Apple are reporting unexpected issues with their devices. A mysterious bug is causing random restarts on iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Maxgenerating frustration among users and raising questions about the stability of the iOS 18 operating system.

Reports on social media and specialized forums indicate that the problem persists even after the most recent operating system updates. The bug appears to mainly affect the Pro models of the iPhone 16 line, with users experiencing sudden screen freezes and unsolicited restarts.

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The bug that doesn’t want to go away

Since the launch of new iPhones in Septemberusers have shared their experiences with this inconvenient bug. Manifestations of the problem include:

• Frozen and unresponsive screen;
• Extreme slowness when responding to touch;
• Sudden and random restarts;
• Problems during StandBy mode.

Surprisingly, the iOS 18.0.1 and iOS 18.1 updates did not resolve the issue. Users continue to report occurrences even after installing the latest versions of the operating system, indicating that the problem may be more complex than initially thought.

The frequency with which the bug manifests varies among affected users. While some experience the problem sporadically, others report between 10 and 20 crashes per day. Other users have spoken of constant interruptions while using the device and even being unable to trust the device for important tasks.

This inconsistency in the occurrence of the bug makes it even more challenging for Apple to definitively identify and fix the problem.

Apple’s attempted solutions and responses

Users and technicians have been looking for alternatives to overcome the problem. Some of the approaches tried include:

• Device replacement (with mixed results);
• Complete reinstallation of the operating system;
• Setup iPhone as a new device without restoring backup.

Interestingly, some users report that setting up their iPhone as a new device, without restoring an iCloud backup, appears to resolve the issue. This raises the possibility that the bug could be related to some aspect of Apple’s cloud service.

Apple, in turn, has not yet officially commented on the matter. However, reports indicate that the company is aware of the problem and would be working on a solution.

What to do if you are affected?

If you are an iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max owner and are experiencing these issues, some recommendations include:

• Keep your device up to date with the latest version of iOS
• Report the issue directly to Apple through official support channels
• Consider a clean reinstallation of the system, without restoring backup, as a last resort

The iPhone user community is waiting for a definitive solution from Apple for this annoying bug. Meanwhile, affected users will have to deal with the inconvenience of unexpected reboots on their high-end devices.

Source: MacRumors