The HowTo NetworkTech

How to Force Restart an iPhone

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone 8 or later

Step by step

  1. 5 sec

    Press the Volume Up button

    Locate the Volume Up button on the left edge of your iPhone. Press and immediately release the button.

  2. 5 sec

    Press the Volume Down button

    Immediately following the first step, press and release the Volume Down button on the same side of the device.

  3. 15 sec

    Hold the Side button

    Press and hold the Side button on the right edge of the iPhone. Do not release the button when the power-off slider appears on the screen.

    Note: Maintain firm pressure until the display turns completely black.
  4. 10 sec

    Release for the Apple logo

    Continue holding the Side button until the Apple logo appears in the center of the display. Once the logo is visible, release the button immediately.

  5. 30 sec

    Allow the system to boot

    The iPhone will proceed through the standard startup sequence. Wait for the Lock Screen to appear before attempting to unlock or interact with the device.

    Note: If the device fails to boot, connect it to a power source and repeat the sequence.