Kernel panic diagnostic guides

Free technical knowledge on iPhone kernel panics, the panic-full file and board-level diagnostics — written from the workbench.

Symptom

Why does my iPhone restart by itself every 3 minutes?

The 180-second watchdog, alternative causes, and when log evidence does or does not justify restoring iOS.

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Fundamentals

What a panic-full is and how to read its signatures

Where to find the log, the anatomy of the panicString, and what mic2, prs0, tg0b, AOP, SMC and watchdog mean.

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Root cause

How the fault starts: from the drop to the kernel panic

The possible physical chain from impact, liquid or a damaged path to a missing sensor and kernel panic.

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Workshop

Diagnostic tools that level up your repair shop

Schematics, diode mode, DC power supply, thermal camera and log analysis: what each adds and in what order to use them.

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Free Windows tool

Get the latest panic-full with iPanic Extractor

Connect the iPhone by USB, approve Trust and let the desktop app find the latest available panic-full.

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Got a panic-full to diagnose?

Upload it to iPanic Analyzer Pro and the CoreMatch™ engine provides a prioritized diagnostic route, suggested checks and a guided procedure. Your first analysis is free.

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