The new iPhones have a problem turning back on after the battery runs out
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Some iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air users have reported their phones failing to immediately reboot after the battery drains to zero and being plugged in, with no low battery indicator or screen activity.
- The issue appears sporadic, not affecting all users or occurring every time a battery runs out; some owners experience the phone remaining unresponsive despite attempts at hardware resets and using different USB-C cables.
- A widely shared workaround is to place the phone on a MagSafe wireless charger for about 10-15 minutes, which reliably revives the device when wired charging fails to do so.
- Apple Store technicians reportedly use the MagSafe charger method as a first step to address this problem, suggesting it is a recognized but unresolved issue.
- Users are advised to consider carrying a MagSafe charger as a precaution, given the inconvenience and potential risk if the phone becomes unresponsive when needed urgently.
