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SoC watchdog reset panic on iPhone

Part to check: CPU / power

SoC watchdog reset 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 CPU / power. Severity is rated high, 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
SoC watchdog reset
Category
CPU / RAM
Severity
High
Confidence
Possible
Part to check
CPU / power

What it means

The CPU hung completely, so the hardware watchdog restarted the device.

Common causes

  • Unstable CPU power
  • CPU / RAM
  • Hard software hang

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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