RAM / memory controller panic on iPhone

RAM / memory controller 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 RAM / CPU. Severity is rated critical, and confidence in this diagnosis is 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

RAM / memory controller

Category

CPU / RAM

Severity

Critical

Confidence

Likely

Part to check

RAM / CPU

What it means

RAM error or a fault in the CPU's memory controller.

Common causes

• Cracked RAM / CPU solder joints
• Dropped or bent logic board
• RAM power

Errors in the same category

• CPU / RAMSEP PanicSecure Enclave (CPU / NAND)Critical
• CPU / RAMGPUGPU in the CPUHigh
• CPU / RAMSError / CPU exceptionCPU / RAM / softwareHigh
• CPU / RAMSoC watchdog resetCPU / powerHigh
• CPU / RAMRTKit coprocessor crashCoprocessor (ISP, DCP, AOP, ANS...)Medium