iPhone XR – Device Keeps Restarting – What to Do?

Alphr Read more January 20, 2019

Owing to the high level of hardware and software quality, it is unlikely that your iPhone XR will experience constant restarting problems. However, if such problems occur, there’s a wide range of potential solutions. Read on for detailed instructions.

iPhone XR – Device Keeps Restarting – What to Do?

Restart the Phone

When a serious problem such as this happens, it is advisable to restart the phone before trying anything else. Here is a quick and easy guide to restarting your iPhone XR:

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
Press the Side (Power) button. Hold it until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
When the phone shuts down, wait for 30 seconds and press the Side button again.
Hold it until the phone turns on.

If the problem persists, try one of the methods laid out below.

Reinstall the SIM

Sometimes, this problem might happen due to the issues with the mobile carrier. To rule that one out, try reinstalling the SIM. The steps are as follows:

Shut the phone down (repeat the steps 1, 2, and 3 from the previous section).
When the phone shuts down, take the SIM out.
Wait a few minutes and reinsert the SIM.
Turn on your iPhone XR (steps 4 and 5 from the previous section).

Set Date and Time to Manual

Another likely culprit is the automatic date and time setting. To set it back to manual, follow these steps:

Unlock your iPhone XR.
Launch the “Settings” app from the Home screen.
Tap the “General” tab.
Once in the “General” section, find and tap the “Date & Time” tab.
Tap the slider switch next to the “Set Automatically” option to toggle it off.
Tap the slider switch next to the “24-Hour Format” option to toggle it off.
Tap the “Date and Time” section.
Set the date and time manually.

Delete the Problematic Apps

Deleting problematic apps can save the day in some cases. To delete apps, follow the steps laid out below:

Unlock the phone.
Enter the “Settings” app via Home screen.
Go to the “Privacy” section.
Go to the “Analytics” section.
Tap the “Analytics Data” tab.
Pick the apps with most error logs and delete them.

Reset All Settings

Resetting all settings might help if your iPhone XR keeps restarting. Here’s how it’s done:

Unlock the phone.
Enter the “Settings” app from the Home screen.
Tap the “General” tab.
Go to the “Reset” section.
Pick the “Reset All Settings” option.
Enter the passcode, as well as the restrictions passcode.
Tap the “Reset All Settings” option again.
Tap it again to confirm.

Update Your iPhone

If the restarting problem is caused by a system error, it would be wise to update your iPhone XR to the latest version of iOS. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is on. The steps are as follows:

Unlock your phone.
Launch the “Settings” app from the Home screen.
Tap the “General” tab.
Select the “Software Update” tab.
Tap the “Download and Install” option.
Wait for the process to finish.

Final Words

If none of the methods explained in this article helped you solve the incessant restarting problem, it is advisable to try resetting to factory settings. Alternatively, try restoring through iCloud or iTunes.