Simply restarting your iPhone or iPad can fix a myriad of minor issues. But if your device won’t turn off or turn on, the screen is black, or it freezes and becomes unresponsive, you need to look beyond a regular restart. This is where force restarting or rebooting your iPhone comes into play.
Whether you’re looking at the latest iPhone SE 3rd Gen, iPhone 13, and iPad mini 6 or using an iPhone 6s, a force restart can be helpful in fixing any issues along the way. Here’s how to force restart all iPhone models.
- How to force restart iPhone 13, 12, 11, X Series, iPhone SE 2022, 2020 and 8
- How to force restart your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus
- Restart your iPhone 6s or earlier
- How to Reset iPad Models with Face ID
- Restart an iPad with a Home Button
How to force restart iPhone 13, 12, 11, X Series, iPhone SE 2022, SE 2020 and 8
iPhone 13, 12, 11, XS, XR and iPhone X series have Face ID and no Home button. The iPhone SE 2022, SE 2020 and 8 series have a home button with Touch ID. But the process to force a restart of all these devices is the same.
- On the left side of the device, quickly press and release the volume up button. volume .
- Then press and immediately release the button Volume bas .
- Finally, from the right side of the device, press and hold the side button .
- Release the side button when you see the logo Apple on your iPhone screen.
How to force restart your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus
iPhone 7 or 7 Plus has its unique force restart method which is different from all old or new iPhone models. Here’s how to force restart an iPhone 7.
- Hold down the side button on the right side of the iPhone and the button volume reduction on the left side together.
- Release both buttons when you see the logo Apple appear on the screen.
This method is also used for the 7th generation iPod Touch. Just use the top button instead of the side button.
Restart your iPhone 6s or earlier
Here’s how you can force restart iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone SE 1st Gen, iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, 5c, and earlier models.
- Simultaneously press the button Welcome on the front of the device and on the side button located on the right side of the device and hold them down.
- Release the buttons when you see the logo Apple on the screen.
These steps also apply to iPod Touch 6th Generation. Just use the top button instead of the side button.
How to Reset iPad Models with Face ID
Flagship iPads have Face ID and no traditional home button. The reboot process for these iPads is the same as for iPhone 8 and later. Here’s how.
- Quickly press and release the increase button volume on the right side of the iPad.
- Quickly press and release the button Volume bas on the right side of the iPad.
- Finally, hold down the button feed located on top of the iPad.
- Release the power button when the iPad restarts.
Restart an iPad with a Home Button
- Hold down the home button on the front of the iPad and the Up button ensemble.
- Release both buttons when you see the logo Apple on your iPad screen.
FAQ
Q. Is force restarting an iPhone safe?
Yes, force restarting your iPhone is perfectly safe. It’s like restarting your computer. That said, there’s really no reason to use it during a normal restart unless your iPhone is frozen.
Q. Does a force restart on iPhone delete everything?
No. All your personal data, downloaded applications, contacts, messages, etc. will be where you left them after the reset. In contrast, resetting your iPhone to factory settings using “Erase All Content and Settings” will delete everything.
That’s it, friends!
This is how you can force restart your iPhone, iPad and other devices. If that doesn’t solve your problem, you can put your iPhone or iPad into Recovery mode or DFU mode.
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