iPhone 13 mini — sensor array 0x800: Charging port flex

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On the iPhone 13 mini, 0x800 means: Charging port flex (Lightning).

What does this code mean?

SMC “BSC failure” panic: the system management controller (built into the SoC) periodically waits for a response from each mandatory sensor; here, the sensor carried by the charging port flex has stopped responding. With no response, it forces a restart, which repeats roughly every 3 minutes (≈180 s) as long as the sensor stays silent. Reproduced experimentally on iPhone 13 Pro by disconnecting the flex (DFRWS 2025).

Which part to test first?

Check the seating and condition of the charging port flex (tears, corrosion, FPC connector pins), then test with a known-good genuine flex; if the panic persists, measure the connector pins on the logic board in diode mode.

The same code on other models

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