Fix iPhone 14 Pro Random Restart Issue Without Losing Data

Is your iPhone 14 Pro restarting on its own for no reason? You’re not alone. Many users have reported this frustrating issue, and the good news is that there are a few reliable ways to fix it—no trip to the Apple Store required.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the most effective solutions to stop your iPhone 14 Pro from randomly rebooting, whether it’s due to a software glitch, a buggy app, or a deeper hardware issue.

1. Check for Software Updates

The first step is simple but important. Apple often releases updates that fix bugs causing random restarts.

How to check for updates:

• Go to Settings > General > Software Update

• If an update is available, download and install it

Even if your phone seems up to date, a reinstallation of the latest iOS can help reset system files.

2. Force Restart Your iPhone

A force restart can clear out minor glitches that may be triggering the random restarts.

Steps to force restart iPhone 14 Pro:

• Quickly press and release the Volume Up button

• Quickly press and release the Volume Down button

• Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears

This won’t erase your data, so it’s safe to try.

3. Check Battery Health

An aging or defective battery can cause random shutdowns and restarts.

To check your battery health:

• Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging

• If it says “Service”, your battery might need to be replaced

Even if the health looks fine, temperature changes and low charge levels can still cause instability.

4. Delete Problematic Apps

Sometimes a third-party app is the problem. If the issue started after installing a new app, try removing it.

Steps:

• Identify apps you recently installed

• Delete them one by one and monitor the phone

Also, check for app updates in the App Store, especially if the app hasn’t been updated for iOS 17 or later.

5. Reset All Settings

If none of the above helped, reset all settings. This doesn’t erase your data but resets settings like Wi-Fi passwords and wallpapers.

To do this:

• Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings

This can fix bugs caused by incorrect or corrupted settings.

6. Perform a Clean Restore Using a Computer

As a last resort before contacting Apple, try a full restore using iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac).

Steps:

1. Back up your iPhone using iCloud or your computer

2. Connect your iPhone to your computer

3. Open iTunes or Finder

4. Choose Restore iPhone

Make sure to set it up as new, not from a backup—this ensures no corrupted data is carried over.

7. Contact Apple Support

If your iPhone 14 Pro is still restarting randomly after trying everything above, it could be a hardware issue. Schedule a Genius Bar appointment or start a support chat at Apple’s support site.

If your device is under warranty or covered by AppleCare+, repairs may be free or low-cost.

Final Thoughts

Random restarts on an iPhone 14 Pro can be caused by anything from buggy software to deeper hardware issues. Start with the easy fixes—updates, restarts, and app checks—before moving on to resets and restores. If nothing works, don’t hesitate to reach out to Apple.

Have you dealt with this problem too? Share your experience or any tips that helped in the comments.