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Updated on June 9, 2023
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Why Is the iPhone Shutting Down?
Steps to Try to Stop It From Shutting Down
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Batteries don't last forever; when they start to wear down, your iPhone can shut off without warning. Here's what can cause an iPhone to turn on and off without warning and some fixes that have worked for us.
What Causes an iPhone to Keep Turning On and Off
There are several reasons your iPhone is turning off:
- The battery is no longer able to hold a charge and needs replacing
- The phone has been damaged by water
- An app causing some conflict
Prepare yourself that you'll likely need to drop some money into your iPhone, but just before doing so, let's check a few things off the list of possible problems.
How to Fix an iPhone That Keeps Shutting Down
If your iPhone won't stay on long enough to try these steps, just head over to an Apple store (or use another device to get to Apple's support website).
Restart your iPhone. We don't mean to put it to sleep and wake it back again; we mean to make sure the iPhone turns off. Once it's off, hold down the Sleep/Wake button to get it to power on again (when you see the Apple logo on the iPhone's screen).
Check your battery health. The Battery Health section will also tell you if your battery is at a point where it needs to be replaced.
See AlsoiPhone 13 Pro Screen ReplacementTo view your phone's Battery Health, tap Settings > Battery > Battery Health. If you see anything other than "Peak Performance Capability," that may be a sign your battery has issues.
Update iOS. In some rare cases of the iPhone randomly shutting off, the problem is in iOS. You can update your iPhone wirelessly or by attaching the iPhone to your computer.
We recommend plugging in your iPhone before you start the update process. If your iPhone powers down during an OS update it can be very hard to get it working again.
Restore the iPhone from a backup while in DFU mode. To do this, connect your iPhone to a computer via USB, then, in iTunes on Windows or via the Finder on a Mac, make a backup of your iPhone. With that done, put your iPhone into DFU Mode, then restore your iPhone from the backup you just made.
Contact Apple for a battery replacement. If none of the other steps you've tried have solved the problem, it's likely the battery. It could be that the battery in your iPhone is defective or at the end of its life.
Apple is your best bet for getting help, so contact Apple Support.
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FAQ
Why does the iPhone's ringer keep turning off?
It's possible you're accidentally changing the phone's sound settings by pressing the buttons. You can turn this feature off by going to Settings > Sound & Haptics and toggling off Change With Buttons. Do Not Disturb mode is also a common culprit; check those settings as well.
How do you fix it when the Wi-Fi keep turning off on an iPhone?
First, try turning Wi-Fi off and on again and/or restart your iPhone. If that doesn't solve the issue, try forgetting the network on your phone and reconnecting to it. You can also try resetting your Wi-Fi router.
How do you fix it when the iPhone's alarm keeps turning off?
There are a number of things you can try to fix an iPhone alarm that isn't working. You can try rebooting the phone, deleting and recreating the alarm, and updating the iPhone's operating system. If all else fails, you can try restoring the iPhone to factory settings.
Why does my data keep turning off on my iPhone?
First, contact your cell phone service provider and make sure there isn't an outage. If that's not the issue, try removing and re-inserting the SIM card in your phone. You could also be turning Airplane Mode on accidentally.
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Now, let's discuss the concepts mentioned in the article about mobile phones.
Battery Health
The article mentions that one possible reason for an iPhone to keep turning on and off is a battery that is no longer able to hold a charge and needs replacing. To check the battery health of your iPhone, you can go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. If the Battery Health section shows anything other than "Peak Performance Capability," it may indicate that your battery has issues.
Updating iOS
In some rare cases, the problem of an iPhone randomly shutting off can be due to issues with the iOS software. To address this, you can update your iPhone's operating system wirelessly or by connecting it to your computer. It is recommended to plug in your iPhone before starting the update process to avoid any potential issues if the device powers down during the update.
Restoring iPhone from Backup in DFU Mode
If the previous steps haven't resolved the issue, you can try restoring your iPhone from a backup while in DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. To do this, connect your iPhone to a computer via USB and make a backup of your iPhone using iTunes on Windows or Finder on a Mac. Once the backup is complete, put your iPhone into DFU Mode and then restore it from the backup you just made.
Contacting Apple for Battery Replacement
If none of the previous steps have solved the problem, it is likely that the battery in your iPhone is defective or at the end of its life. In such cases, it is recommended to contact Apple Support for assistance and a possible battery replacement.
I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
