Curious Phenomenon Causes iPhones to Shut Off Temporarily at Night, Disrupting Alarms and Features
There seems to be a peculiar issue affecting certain iPhone models, with users reporting that their devices are shutting off temporarily during the night. This phenomenon is causing interruptions to alarms and other features on the iPhones.
The problem was first highlighted in a Reddit thread, where a user complained about two separate alarms on their iPhone failing to go off. Other users quickly chimed in with similar experiences, suggesting that the iPhone turning off at night could be the cause. One user advised checking the battery settings and looking for a gap in charging during the night, noting that their iPhone turned back on just one minute before the alarm.
Many users have also noticed the need to enter their passcodes in the morning, indicating that their iPhones had either restarted or shut off during the night. Tech publication 9to5Mac brought attention to these issues earlier this week, and the problem has been observed by multiple users on the MacRumors forums as well. According to a MacRumors forum member, their iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 17.0.3 spontaneously rebooted during the night, and the same occurred to three of their friends with the same iPhone and iOS. Another user with an iPhone 13 Mini also experienced the issue on the same iOS version.
To determine whether an iPhone has turned off during the night, users can check the charging status in the Battery section of the Settings app over the past 24 hours. If there is a gap in charging, it indicates that the iPhone was turned off for a period of time.
The problem appears to affect iPhone 15 models primarily, but other devices have also been impacted, suggesting that it may be related to iOS 17. However, not all users are experiencing the shutdown issue, and it does not occur every night.
As of now, it is unclear what exactly is causing this phenomenon, and Apple has not released any official statement regarding the matter. Users are advised to keep an eye on their devices and stay updated on any possible software fixes or solutions provided by Apple.