Force restart iPhone
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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If iPhone isn’t responding, and you can’t turn it off and on, try forcing it to restart.
Note: The steps to force restart iPhone depend on the model. To learn what model you have, see the Apple Support article Identify your iPhone model.
If iPhone doesn’t restart after you try these steps, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t turn on or is frozen. Or if your iPhone isn’t working correctly after you restart it, see the iPhone Support website.
Force restart iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, or iPhone 12
Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.
Force restart iPhone 8 or iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.
Force restart iPhone 7
Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Force restart iPhone 6s or iPhone SE (1st generation)
Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
References
- Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
- Turn iPhone on or off - Apple Support
- If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - Apple Support