Panic error

ANS2 / ANS3 Recoverable Panic panic on iPhone

Part to check: NAND storage

ANS2 / ANS3 Recoverable Panic is a kernel panic that makes an iPhone restart on its own, usually leaving a Panic-Full log under Analytics Data. When this error line appears, the first part to check is NAND storage. Severity is rated critical, and confidence in this diagnosis is very likely. Below you will find what the error means and its most common causes; to pin down what is wrong with your phone, scan the log with the Panic Scan app.

Basic information

Code
ANS2 / ANS3 Recoverable Panic
Category
NAND storage
Severity
Critical
Confidence
Very likely
Part to check
NAND storage

What it means

The storage controller (ANS) reported an error: faulty NAND or a problem on the CPU - NAND link.

Common causes

  • Faulty NAND / bad blocks
  • Cracked NAND or CPU solder joints
  • Dropped or bent logic board

For reference only, compiled from repair documentation and community data. The same error can come from more than one part; always confirm on the actual device.

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