Freezing your phone is a common phenomenon, but thankfully there are multiple ways to bring your device back to life. if you iPhone Not a response, you can’t Turn off the power, and turn on Again, you can force restart it to hopefully resolve the issue.
Forced restart with Restart normally. While this is the first thing you should try in this case, an unresponsive phone may not be an option. As iPhone design changes over the years, buttons and commands have changed, which is why the steps to force restart vary from one another to another on your phone.
So here is the latest way to force restart on any iPhone iPhone 16 For older models iPhone 6s.
Read more: iPhone 16e vs. iPhone 16: What does the $200 price gap mean to you
Force restart of newer iPhones (8 years and older)
If you have an iPhone Support iOS 16 Or later (afterwardsiPhone 8 Then, iPhone SE 2 or The third generation and iPhone 16e), and then you need to follow these steps:
- Press quickly and release the button on the volume.
- Quickly press and release the button under volume.
- Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. Then let go.
Read more: You can turn off the iPhone’s always display. This is the method
Force restart on iPhone 7
The steps to do what to do on the iPhone 7 are a little different. instead:
- Press the volume button while the sleep/wake button is also on.
- When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the two buttons.
Force restart of old iPhone
If you have an old phone, such as an iPhone 6 or The first generation iPhone SEthese steps will look different. Here is what to do:
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time.
- Once the Apple logo appears on the screen, let it go.
Also, it’s nice to know: How to use action buttons on iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro
Force Restart FAQ
What is the difference between force restart and regular restart?
A regular restart is an easier and more standard way to turn iPhone on and off again. You will need to try this first to press a volume button and side button and drag the power off the slider. To re-open the iPhone, press the side button again until the Apple logo appears. (If you have an iPhone 8 or above, just hold down the side or top button and drag the power off the slider.) If your iPhone is not responding to this, you will need to force a restart.
Restart and reset iPhone
Reset iPhone is a more drastic measure to wipe your device. You need to do this before you sell your iPhone or trade your iPhone. Restarting it will only refresh it while retaining all the data.
Why does it vary according to iPhone model?
Over the years, as Apple changed the design of its iPhone, it also moved around some buttons and commands. Thankfully, we made it easy by listing all the different ways to force the phone to restart.
Is there another way to restart your iPhone?
Yes, you can actually set up your iPhone to restart with sound; This is the method.
