Kernel memory (zone) corruption panic on iPhone

Kernel memory (zone) corruption 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 Software / RAM. Severity is rated medium, and confidence in this diagnosis is possible. 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

Kernel memory (zone) corruption

Category

Software

Severity

Medium

Confidence

Possible

Part to check

Software / RAM

What it means

Kernel memory was overwritten. Usually an iOS bug or a jailbreak/tweak.

Common causes

• iOS bug
• Jailbreak / tweak
• Faulty RAM (rare)

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