How To Force Restart iPhone
Introduction
At times your iPhone may become unresponsive or freeze making it difficult to carry out any tasks. In such cases a force restart can come to the rescue. A force restart also known as a hard reset is a method to restart your iPhone when it is not responding to your commands or is stuck on a screen.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to force restart your iPhone:
Step 1: Identify the iPhone Model
Before proceeding with a force restart it is essential to determine which generation model of iPhone you have. This is important because different models have different methods to force restart them. Generally there are three main categories of iPhones:
- iPhone 6S older models
- iPhone 7 7 Plus
- iPhone 8 8 Plus X XR XS XS Max SE (2nd generation) 11 later models
Step 2: Perform the Force Restart
For iPhone 6S older models:
Press hold both the Home button the Sleep/Wake button (located on the top or side of the device) simultaneously for about 10 seconds. Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. Your iPhone will then restart.
For iPhone 7 7 Plus:
Press hold both the Sleep/Wake Volume Down buttons simultaneously for around 10 seconds. Release the buttons when the Apple logo appears. Your iPhone will now reboot.
For iPhone 8 8 Plus X XR XS XS Max SE (2nd gen) 11 later models:
Press release the Volume Up button followed by the Volume Down button. Next press hold the Side button until the Apple logo emerges on the screen. Release the button your iPhone will perform a force restart.
Conclusion
Force restarting your iPhone can be extremely helpful when your device becomes unresponsive. By following the appropriate steps for your specific iPhone model you can easily force restart the device regain control.
