Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting by Itself Over and Over Again

"Any idea to fix iPhone keeps restarting itself constantly (and going flat randomly)? My iPhone X just won't stop turning on and off ."

"My iPhone 6 keeps restarting every few minutes on its own with background turned pink. Just keeps rebooting over and over all day!"

It's really annoying if iPhone constantly restarting every few minutes. Not only will you encounter this problem on older devices like the iPhone 5/6/7/8/S, even the latest iPhone X/XS/XR.

In general, iPhone won't stop restarting should be due to new iOS system updates (iOS 12, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 ) or caused by a wrong operation (e.g. virus).

And the iPhone restarts itself over and over the problem caused by iOS system damage can be easily solved by resetting.

Here this article will introduce you 9 effective methods to stop iPhone keeps rebooting.

Part 1. Why Does My iPhone Keep Restarting Every Few Minutes?

Part 2. Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting Itself Due to Software Issue

#1 Force Restart Your iPhone

#2 Factory Reset All Settings on iPhone

#3 Check iPhone Software Version and Update iOS

#4 Update All Apps Or Delete Unused Apps

#5 Using iTunes to Restore iPhone

#6 Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting Itself via FoneCope

Part 3. Check If iPhone Keeps Restarting for Hardware Problem

#1 Remove Your SIM Card and Check If It Stops Restarting

#2 Check and Clean iPhone's Charging Port

#3 Replacing your iPhone Battery If Rebooting While Charging

1. Why Does My iPhone Keep Restarting Every Few Minutes?

In fact, the problem can be divided into two types, one is intermittent, that is, your iPhone can be used again after restarting, but it will suddenly restart again. The other one is that your iPhone keeps crashing and restarting again and again.

But, why is this happening?

Unstable iOS update: Often, incorrect operations can easily crash the device for iPhone is sensitive after updating to the new system because much built-in hardware is not compatible. Therefore, iPhone restarts again and again.

Virus/Malware: sometimes you download some apps, if they are viruses, this will also damage your system, and then your iPhone keeps restarting Apple logo.

Hardware damage: iPhone could constantly restart if you fell iPhone from high or dropped it into water for minutes.

Part 2. Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting Itself Due to Software Issue

#1 Force Restart Your iPhone

You can force restart iPhone to stop all background processes and solve keeps restarting problem. To hard restart iOS device, for iPhone 6 and earlier, press "Power" and "Home" buttons at the same time and keep holding them until Apple logo appears. (For iPhone  7/7 Plus/S: "Volume Down" & "Power" buttons)

For iPhone 8/Plus/X/XS/XR Max, the step to force restart is slightly different. Quickly press the Volume Up button, and then Volume Down button, keep holding the side button until the Apple logo appears on screen.

This also can be used to fix iPad keeps restarting again and again

#2 Factory Reset All Settings on iPhone

If you update failed or your iPhone is attacked by some virus, then your iPhone may also get keeps rebooting. So, to fix this issue, you can try to factory reset your iPhone.

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.

#3 Check iPhone Software Version and Update iOS

The new version of the iOS system should have many bugs when it released, so it may also an influenced factor which occurs your iPhone keeps rebooting. In hence, you need to check for a software update when your iPhone keeps shutting off.

Tap Settings > General > Software Update, to check if is the new version to update.

#4 Update All Apps Or Delete Unused Apps

Your iPhone constantly restarting most likely because iOS 12/12.1 is not compatible with some older apps. So, analyze and check the application on your device.

Option 1: Update all Apps on the App Store

Go to App Store > Updates > update all the apps.

Option 2: Check and delete less frequently used applications

Go to Settings > Privacy > Analysis > Analyze data to check the app on your phone. You can scroll through the list to find the application in question and delete it.

As for deleting the application, you just need to press & hold the icon on the home screen as usua,l and click the close X shown in the upper right corner of it.

Btw, iPhone won't stop restarting could be caused by the lack of sufficient storage space on the device. In this case, you need to view the available storage for your device, by Settings > General > Usage.

#5 Using iTunes to Restore iPhone

Connecting your iPhone to iTunes is also a good option for us if the iPhone still keeps turning on and off constantly, but it should be the last solution because this process will erase all your iPhone data and setting..

Step 1. After connecting your iPhone to the iTunes, it will detect your device and tell you if there is a problem. If yes, you will see the following pop-up messages, then you need to click Restore to fix the problem.

Step 2. Besides, you can also restore this problem manually. Just run the iTunes and go to the Summary page to resolve it: Click "Restore Backups" button under the "Backups" section, then it will begin to restore your backup data.

#6 Fix iPhone Keeps Restarting Itself via FoneCope

How to stop iPhone from restarting without losing any data? You need an efficient and safest way to get the assistance with some third-party tool like FoneCope iOS System Recovery. When your iPhone has other alike system issues, like iPhone stuck in reboot loop, this software can help you fix it in no time to get your keep freezing iPhone back to normal. This is the reason many people love this software.

Here are the steps to fix iPhone restarting itself:

Step 1. Download and install the program on your computer, then run it and connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2. Here are 3 modes for you: Standard Mode, Exit Recovery Mode, Advanced Mode. And in your cases, you need to choose "Standard Mode".

Step 3. Now you need follow its guide to put your iPhone into DFU mode or recovery mode.

If DFU mode does not work for your iPhone, please try enter Recovery Mode.

Step 4. Once you enter the DFU mode, the program will identify your device automatically. You just need to download the latest firmware on your iPhone. However, if the program didn't detect your device, you can choose the device model to download the firmware manually.

Step 5. After downloading the firmware, you need to click "Start to Fix" to begin the process. And when it finished, you can start your iPhone to check the iPhone keeps starting problem is solved or not.

And now your iPhone wont stop restarting should be solved.

Part 3. Check If iPhone Keeps Restarting for Hardware Problem

#1 Remove Your SIM Card and Check If It Stops Restarting

Sometimes, if there is a problem with your iPhone wireless carrier, it may also occur the problem that iPhone keeps restarting over and over. To fix this issue, you can pull your SIM card out of the device to check if it has the problem.

Using an ejector pin to remove your SIM card from the SIM tray, then check if removing it has resolved the problem. If yes, you need put the SIM card back and turn on your iPhone. And if the problems are still exiting, then you may need to replace another SIM card.

#2 Check and Clean iPhone's Charging Port

Use a toothpick or small needle to clean the lightning port on the bottom of the device. Because if the short circuit in the port may cause the iPhone restarting again and again, constantly. And the lightning port short circuit is usually caused by the lint or dust stuck.

#3 Replacing your iPhone Battery If Rebooting While Charging

The battery quality is also a factor which may affect your iPhone keeps restarting. If your iPhone is under warranty, you can take it to Apple store, and check the battery status. And if is not good, you can replace it with the help of the staff. In addition to the battery, the cable, the charger, the connector also can replace.

The Bottom Line

After following the above method, I think this problem has been solved. But if it still keeps restarting on your iPhone, you can contact the Apple Store and fix your device by their high-tech team.

I believe this iPhone keeps restarting every few minutes problem will be solved after following the above methods, such as setting date and time, FoneCope iOS System Recovery tool, updating iPhone status, factory reset, force restart, and iTunes restore. The details have been fully discussed in this page. You can learn and follow in easy steps. But if still, your iPhone keeps restarting over and over again, you should contact the Apple Store and fix your device by their high-tech team.