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I've been helping friends and family with their iPhones for years, and with the iPhone 16 series out now, I'm seeing some recurring iPhone problems and solutions that people should know about.

After one week of use with my iPhone 16 Pro, I noticed the battery calibration seems off - it shows 100% for hours then drops quickly. The fix I found was doing a full discharge and recharge cycle. Also, the new Dynamic Island seems to have some app compatibility issues with older apps.

What iPhone problems and solutions have you encountered? I'm particularly interested in iOS 18 specific issues since that's what the new models ship with. Any weird bugs or glitches you've found that have simple fixes?

The battery calibration issue you mentioned is actually pretty common across all iPhone models after a major iOS update. I've found that letting the phone drain completely to 0% then charging to 100% without interruption does help recalibrate the battery meter.

Another iPhone problems and solutions I've encountered with the iPhone 16 series is related to the new thermal design. Some users are reporting that the phone gets warmer than expected during video calls or gaming. The solution seems to be disabling some of the background app refresh for non-essential apps.

For iOS 18 specific issues, I've noticed that the new Control Center customization can cause some glitches if you have too many widgets added. Removing and readding them usually fixes it.

Even though I'm more of an Android person, I help family members with their iPhones, so I've seen my share of iPhone problems and solutions. One issue that keeps coming up with the iPhone 16 is Wi-Fi calling not working properly.

The fix I've found is to toggle Wi-Fi calling off and on in Settings, then restart the phone. Also, making sure carrier settings are updated seems to help. This is one of those iPhone problems and solutions that doesn't get mentioned much in reviews but affects real-world usage.

For Dynamic Island app compatibility, I've noticed that apps need to be updated specifically for iOS 18. Some older apps show weird behavior until the developers release updates.

From a battery perspective, iPhone problems and solutions often revolve around charging habits. I've found that using official or MFi-certified chargers makes a big difference for battery health on the iPhone 16 series.

The new battery health features in iOS 18 are actually quite advanced, but they need proper setup. Going into Battery Health & Charging and enabling optimized charging is crucial. Also, avoiding extreme temperatures (both hot and cold) helps prevent premature battery degradation.

After one week of use, the battery optimization should kick in properly, but sometimes it needs a nudge by charging to 100% and leaving it plugged in for an hour or two after it reaches full charge.

I've been testing the iPad Pro with M4 chip alongside the iPhone 16 Pro, and I've noticed some cross-device iPhone problems and solutions. The Handoff feature sometimes doesn't work properly between the two devices.

The solution I found was to sign out of iCloud on both devices and sign back in. Also, making sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and have Bluetooth enabled helps. This is one of those ecosystem issues that doesn't get enough attention in individual device reviews.

For iOS 18 specifically, the new Photos app organization can be confusing at first. Taking some time to set up albums and favorites properly makes the experience much better.

Lately I’ve been waking up feeling like I never really went to sleep, even after a solid seven hours. My mind just won’t shut off when my head hits the pillow, and I’m stuck in this weird twilight zone for what feels like ages. I’m curious if anyone else has dealt with this specific kind of shallow, non-restorative sleep and what, if anything, helped you actually sink into a deeper rest.

I used to wake after seven hours feeling like I hadn't slept. I started a simple sleep diary: what time I went to bed, what time I woke, caffeine or alcohol, workouts, and screen time. After two weeks I could see patterns—late-screen nights and caffeine late in the day seemed to knock me out of deeper sleep. Keeping a regular bedtime helped a little.

I tried a 30 minute wind down: dim lights, no phone, warm bath, a couple pages of a boring book. A few nights I felt like I sank a touch deeper, but the relief didn't last.

I swapped the room to cool and dark, added white noise, and got better rests on some nights. Still, that morning fog would creep back.

I gave melatonin a try once, small dose, and woke up feeling a bit off the next day. I stopped it after two nights. It wasn’t a magic fix for me.

I found myself staring at the ceiling and clocking every minute, which made it worse. I started leaving the clock out of view and tried not to check the time for a while. I think that helped some nights, not all.

During the day I bumped up sunlight in the mornings and limited naps, which paradoxically helped me feel calmer at night. The change wasn’t huge but I noticed a few nights where I slept more solidly, or woke less in the middle.

Do you think this is the real problem, or could there be something else going on?

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