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How do I force restart my iPhone/iPad?

If your iPhone or iPad isn’t responding and you can’t turn it off and on, try forcing it to restart. Note that this will not delete any data.

For iPads & iPhone 8, X, and newer:

  • Quickly press and release the volume up button.

  • Quickly press and release the volume down button.

  • Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears, and then release. (The screen will temporarily go black as the iPhone/iPad shuts down and reboots.)

  • Keep holding the side button until you see the Apple logo.

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iPhone 7/7 Plus:

  • Press and hold the sleep/wake and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds.

  • Keep holding both buttons for about 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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iPhone 6/6 Plus/6s/6s Plus/5/5s/SE (1st Gen.):

  • Press and hold the home button.

  • Without releasing the home button, press and hold the sleep/wake.

  • Press both buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

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