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SMC panic · sensor array code
iPhone 16 / 16 Plus panic 0xA9 (169)
Battery-data line (log value 169)Community source
Models: iPhone 16 / iPhone 16 Plus · boards d47, d48
Log line: S.sensor array 0 - 7 is … with 169 (or 0xA9) in word 0.
Printed in decimal on this generation.
Where to look: Battery · Battery connector / data line
Bench checks
Keep every flex connected; swap-test with a known-good OEM/premium part and run past 3 minutes.
Same number, same meaning on other iPhones
Listed separately in each model table; confirm the model before reusing a fix.
| Model family | Meaning there |
|---|---|
| iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max | Battery-data line (log value 169) |
Sources
- Repair Wiki - iPhone 16 randomly restarts (16 and 16 Plus) (accessed 2026-09-26)
Hinglish me
iPhone 16 / 16 Plus me 0xA9 (169) ka matlab: Battery-data line (log value 169).
Kahan dekhein: Battery · Battery connector / data line