If you want to start or restart your iPhone, here’s how to do it based on your model:
Restarting an iPhone:
- iPhone X and later (iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15):
- Press and hold the side button and volume up or volume down button at the same time until you see the slider.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
- After the device is off, press and hold the side button again until you see the Apple logo.
- iPhone 8 and iPhone SE (2nd generation):
- Press and hold the side button and either the volume up or volume down button until the slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
- After the device is off, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- Press and hold the side button and the volume down button at the same time until the slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
- After the device is off, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- iPhone 6s and earlier models:
- Press and hold the top (or side) button and the home button at the same time until the slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
- After the device is off, press and hold the top (or side) button until you see the Apple logo.
Starting an iPhone:
If you have an iPhone that is completely powered off (not just restarted), simply press and hold the side button (or the top button for iPhone SE (1st generation) and earlier) until you see the Apple logo. This will power on the device.
Note:
If your iPhone is unresponsive and you’re unable to turn it off normally, you can force restart your device:
- iPhone 8 and later: Quickly press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button, and then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold both the volume down button and the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold both the home button and the top (or side) button until you see the Apple logo.
If you encounter issues or your device does not turn on, consider checking your battery or seeking assistance from Apple Support.
