Some iPhone users have reported that their iPhones are shutting off randomly after updating to iOS 16.6. This is a known issue that Apple is aware of and is investigating.
How To Fix iPhone Shutting Down Unexpectedly
At the moment, it’s unclear why iPhones running iOS 16.6 power off while charing at night. If you notice a pattern. share your feedback in the comments.
If you’re affected by this unexpected behavior please confirm it too. We’ve reported this problem to Apple and have provided this article as reference.
There are a few things you can try to fix this issue:
- Restart your iPhone. This may fix the issue if it is caused by a software glitch. To restart your iPhone, press and hold the power button until the power off slider appears. Then, slide the power off slider to turn off your iPhone. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the power button again until the Apple logo appears.
- Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. Apple may release a software update that fixes this issue. To update your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is available, tap Download and Install.
- Restore your iPhone to factory settings. This will erase all of your data, so make sure to back up your iPhone before doing this. To restore your iPhone to factory settings, go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
If you have tried all of these steps and your iPhone is still shutting off randomly, you may need to take it to an Apple Store for further assistance.
How To Tell If Your iPhone Turned Off
If it happened during the night you can see it in the Battery Level graph:
- 1. Open Settings and go for Battery.
- 2. Check the Battery Level graph. If bars are missing in the graph it means that the device was powered off during that timeframe.
Here are some other possible reasons why your iPhone might be shutting off randomly:
- Low battery: If your iPhone’s battery is low, it may shut down to protect itself. Make sure your iPhone is always charged above 20%.
- Faulty battery: If your iPhone’s battery is faulty, it may be causing it to shut down randomly. You can have your iPhone’s battery replaced at an Apple Store.
- Software bug: A software bug in iOS 16.6 could be causing your iPhone to shut down randomly. Apple may release a software update to fix this bug.
- Hardware damage: If your iPhone has been dropped or damaged, it could be causing it to shut down randomly. You can have your iPhone checked for hardware damage at an Apple Store.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
