iPhone 16 problems? Solve them with these tips!

At ThePhoneLab, we see customers walk in every day with the same frustrations surrounding the new iPhone 16 series. Whether you have an iPhone 16, 16 Plus, Pro or Pro Max, the complaints are remarkably similar. A touchscreen that doesn’t respond, a battery that drains faster, or a camera that starts up by itself: we’ve seen it all. And good news: in many cases, the problem is quick and easy to fix. From our experience as specialists in iPhone repairs and optimization, we share below the most common problems and the quick fixes that really work.

In this blog discuss:

• Touchscreen iPhone 16 Pro
• Battery iPhone 16 series
• iPhone 16 reboots itself
• iPhone 16 camera opens by itself
• Apple Pay does not work on my iPhone 16
• Get your iPhone 16 made at ThePhoneLab

Touchscreen iPhone 16 Pro

We hear it remarkably often with the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max: tapping, swiping, typing, you do your best, but your iPhone pretends you’re not there. Sometimes the screen doesn’t respond until the third try, sometimes not at all. And no, it’s not because of your screen time or your fingers.

The culprit? A slightly too fancy software feature designed to prevent accidental touching. Nice thought, slightly less fun in practice.

What can you do when your screen ignores you?

• Update to at least iOS 18.0.1. This addresses sensitivity better.
• Try a slightly slimmer case temporarily, so there are fewer pressure points on your screen.
• Still fussing? Stop by. Our specialists give you free advice

Is your iPhone 16 screen already broken? Then don’t wait any longer and make your appointment. Within 30 minutes we’ll have it fixed for you!

Battery iPhone 16 series

New iPhone set up with a back up from your previous one? Chances are your battery is suddenly going through it at lightning speed. Especially with the Pro Max models, we see this: you think everything is set right, but in the background your device is still busy for days.

What can you check for yourself?

• Go to Settings -> battery and see which apps are the biggest energy guzzlers.
• Turn off background refresh for apps you barely use.
• Does the drama continue? Reset your iPhone as a “new device. Sounds drastic, often works.

Want to know more about how to get the most out of your battery? Then read; Improve your iPhone’s battery? That’s how to get the most out of your battery!

iPhone 16 reboots itself

Are you having a good time, you just open your banking app, and whoop: black screen. Apple logo. Your iPhone decides it’s time for a break. Some iPhone 16 models reboot themselves out of nowhere. Annoying? Yes. Solvable? Well and truly!

What can you try?

• Restore your iPhone via finder or iTunes and reset it (rather not restore a backup).
• Check at Settings -> privacy -> analysis and enhancements -> analysis data to see if anything suspicious is listed.

No idea what you’re reading? Don’t worry, we do! Walk in at one of our stores for a free diagnosis.

iPhone 16 camera opens by itself

You pick up your phone, want to check the time … and suddenly look at your own ceiling. The camera app spontaneously opens, and no, you didn’t do it yourself. That’s because of the new camera control button on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.

Useful on paper, but when your phone lives in your pocket, a little less so.

What can you do?

• Go to Settings -> Camera -> Control button and set what you do find convenient.
• A good case prevents inadvertent printing.
• Or let us check it out, within five minutes we’ll explain how to fix it.

Apple Pay doesn’t work on my iPhone 16

You hold your iPhone at the cash register and you can’t pay. Especially with the regular iPhone 16 and Plus, we regularly hear about Apple Pay quitting or faltering.

What helps?

• Put your device on airplane mode for a while and then back again.
• Go to Settings -> general- > reset -> network settings.

Want to know how to safely reset your network settings and what else you can do? Then read; Network on your iPhone does not work

Get your iPhone 16 made at ThePhoneLab

As specialists, we know exactly how frustrating it is when your brand-new iPhone doesn’t behave as you expect. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be a reason to panic. Most iPhone 16 problems can be fixed in no time with a proper setup, the right software update, or a quick check by one of our technicians. So: in doubt, is something not running smoothly, or just want to make sure your device is working optimally? Feel free to walk in at one of our locations or make an appointment directly!

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