While there is no denying the fact that iOS 14 has garnered praise due to a host of all-new features and a ton of long-awaited customizations, the latest iteration of iOS has had its fair share of issues. Not so surprisingly, most of these issues have carried on from the previous versions. Even though Apple keeps releasing software updates to troubleshoot iOS 14 common problems and enhance performance, a new set of bugs almost always find a way to sneak in. More often than you can remember the counting.
In this troubleshooting guide, I’ve mentioned the issues that I have faced on my iPhone and offered up tricks that helped me. Additionally, I have also included iOS 14 problems that have made their way to various forums, including Apple Support and Reddit. I hope they help you get rid of the iOS 14 issues on your iPhone.
- Rapid Battery Drain
- Unexpected Cellular Data Consumption
- Sluggish Performance
- Wi-Fi Not Working
- Bluetooth Not Working
- Accessory May Not Be Supported Error
- iPhone/iPad Restarts Randomly
- iPhone/iPad Stuck on Apple Logo/Black Screen of Death
- Can’t Connect to App Store
- Software Update Failed
1. Rapid Battery Drain
Whenever the unexpected battery drain issue crops up, the iPhone becomes a cause of frustration for many. To put it mildly, you feel like you’re spending more time charging the iPhone than using it. Worse, at times, even before you can take a look at all the messages and notifications, the battery drains quickly, leaving you with no other option but to plug in your device yet again.
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2. Unexpected Cellular Data Consumption
I prefer to have plenty of extra data so that I can comfortably take on my daily dose of extensive web browsing, video streaming, and online gaming. The same data pack that would last me the entire month ended abruptly in the first week recently, making me wonder what suddenly went wrong.
If the problem continues even after enabling the low-data mode, check out our in-depth guide to try out more workable solutions.
While iOS 14 seems more stable and snappier than iOS 13, a handful of users have reported that their iPhone/iPad became too sluggish after the software update. It is a common problem faced by many. In most cases, the sluggishness of software is due to the clogged-up storage.
- Delete Storage-Hogging Files and Delete the Unwanted Apps: It’s always better to delete the useless files and screenshots from time to time to keep the storage uncluttered. So, go to Settings app -> General -> iPhone/iPad storage. Then, take a close look at the storage consumption. Do the needful to get rid of everything you no longer need.
Another common problem that has troubled many iOS 14 users is the ill-functioning Wi-Fi. While some users have reported that Wi-Fi doesn’t work properly, others have stated that their device often disconnects from Wi-Fi, and they need to re-enter the password to rejoin the network.
Barring a few rare occasions, Bluetooth has worked reliably for me in iOS 14. However, a handful of users have reported Bluetooth issues on their iOS device after the software update. If you are one of them, try out these tricks to fix common Bluetooth problems in iOS 14.
- Forget the Bluetooth Accessory and Reconnect Your Device to the Accessory: Open Settings -> Bluetooth. Now, tap on the “i” button right next to the name of the accessory and hit Forget This Device. Then, reconnect to the accessory.
“Accessory may not be supported” is a classic issue that most of us have dealt with at some point or the other. No prizes for guessing, but this issue has made its way to the list of iOS 14 problems as well. As for the solutions to fix the unsupported accessory pop-up, you need to take care of the basics first.
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7. iPhone/iPad Restarts Randomly
Is your iPhone restarting randomly after the iOS 14 update? It is possibly one of the most annoying issues and one that I encountered myself in iOS 14. Say you are on a video-call or messaging someone or just carrying out your usual tasks, and suddenly you find your device crashing to the boot loop. It does not start up, thus, leaving you stranded. Since I have faced this issue before, here are some of the tried and tested solutions.
- Update Your Device and All Apps: Keeping the iOS device and all the installed apps updated can go a long way in keeping random issues at bay. To update your device, navigate to Settings app -> General -> Software Update. To update apps, head over App Store > Your profile and then either update one app at a time or update all of them at once.
The story of the iPhone or iPad getting stuck on the Apple logo or a black screen of death is probably as old as the iOS/iPadOS itself. So, I’m pretty sure you may have heard/ encountered it at some point or the other.
Force restart/Hard Reset: It comes in super handy in sorting out some common iOS/iPadOS issues, including this one. So, try it out.
Recovery Mode: This is said to be a nuclear solution as it has the knack of fixing even complex issues. So, if the progress bar has not moved for more than one hour, give this solution a try.
iTunes/Finder will ask you to update or restore your iPhone. Make sure to choose the Update option. If you select Restore, it will erase your iPhone.
The “Can’t connect to App Store” issue surely dampens the excitement of downloading a new app that you just read about online. I’ve faced this issue many a time on my iPhone, and it could also be a common problem for you on iOS 14. So, here are some of the most viable solutions.
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Last but not least, the failure of software updates on iPhone and iPad is one of the most common problems faced by iOS 14 users. Thus, you should be ready to deal with this issue irrespective of which iOS version you are on. As for the solutions, it’s all about checking off the essential boxes.
Note: Whenever a major version of iOS rolls out, millions of iPhone and iPad users rush to install the update, often resulting in an outage. So, it’s better to take a backseat for a couple of days and then install the update.
