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Calculated Shard: 94 (from laksa072)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa094.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-reset-iphone/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-reset-iphone/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-reset-iphone\/","crawl_time":1774164216,"first_indexed_time":1755333357,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,digitaltrends!www,\/phones\/how-to-reset-iphone\/ s443","src_root_hash":"386433295579149494","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to reset your iPhone, restart it, and wipe your data - Digital Trends","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Most cell phone carriers offer generous upgrade plans nowadays, making it easy to snag the latest iPhone without dropping tons of cash. The official upgrade process at the majority of retailers includes a factory reset step, ensuring all your data is wiped clean and preventing any subsequent users from accessing your files.\nRecommended Videos\nHowever, if you're looking to sell your device on your own, you'll need to know how to reset your iPhone and wipe it clean. It's also good to know how the process works before heading to AT&T or Verizon for an upgrade — that way you can be certain your personal data is safely removed from your old phone. Thankfully, the process is similar across all modern iPhones, including the new\niPhone 15\n. Here's how to reset your iPhone and wipe its drive before giving it away.\nDIgital Trends\nThe difference between a soft reset, a force restart, and a factory reset\nRestarting your iPhone using the software option — a soft reset — will not result in the loss of any data. The same is true of a force restart, which allows you to use the hardware keys to restart your iPhone when the touchscreen isn’t responsive or your apps start acting weird. A factory reset is a completely different beast. It reverts your iPhone to its original state when it first came out of the box: It wipes all content, settings, and personal information from the device.\nWe recommend factory resetting your iPhone only as a last resort if you’re having issues that you can’t solve, but it should also be used when you’re\nselling or trading in your iPhone\n, giving it to a friend, or if the phone has been lost or stolen. It’s not necessarily permanent, since you can use a backup to restore all your phone's data and settings. If you need to perform a factory reset, read our guide on\nhow to factory reset an iPhone\n, which also includes a breakdown of the reset options found in\nSettings\n>\nGeneral\n>\nReset\n.\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\nHow to soft reset your iPhone 15 and other models\nThe easiest way to soft reset your iPhone is by turning it off. This method is often called a “soft reset” because, unlike a factory reset, you will not lose any data, and it will not delete anything from your phone. Consider a soft reset when your phone is running slowly, if an app won't launch or work properly, or if you are experiencing a minor problem but your iPhone is still responsive. Apple changed how to perform a soft reset on the X, 11, 12,13, and 14 series iPhones, where a soft reset requires you to hold down two buttons. That process also carries over to reseting your iPhone 15. All you’re doing here is turning your phone off.\nStep 1:\nPress and hold the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton and the\nLower volume\nbutton. On the\niPhone X\nand later models, you’ll find the sleep\/wake button on the right side of the phone.\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\nStep 2:\nRest your finger on the\nSlide to power off\nslider that appears, then swipe to the right.\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nStep 3:\nOnce there is nothing on the screen and it goes black, press and hold the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton again until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on.\nIf you’re using an\niPhone SE\nor an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can shut down your iPhone simply by holding down the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton until the slider appears.\nAlternatively, provided you have iOS 11 or later installed, you can go to\nSettings\n>\nGeneral\nand scroll to the bottom, where you’ll find the\nShut down\nbutton. When you tap\nShut down\n, you will see the\nSlide to power off\nslider. You can then proceed to step 2 above.\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nHow to force restart your iPhone\nAnother way to reset your iPhone 15 or older models is to do what\nApple officially calls a “force restart.”\nOnce again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive. For example, your iPhone screen turns black (despite it being powered on), the screen freezes, or your iPhone encounters an issue during startup. The exact way to perform a force restart depends on which iPhone model you own.\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\nForce restart for iPhone 8 and later\nThe following steps will work for the iPhone 8,\niPhone SE\n(2nd generation and later), iPhone X,\niPhone XS\n,\niPhone 11\n,\niPhone 12\n,\niPhone 13\n, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15.\nStep 1:\nPress and quickly release the\nVolume up\nbutton.\nStep 2:\nPress and quickly release the\nVolume down\nbutton.\nStep 3:\nPress and hold the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton until you see the Apple logo.\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\nDigital Trends\nForce restart for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus\nPress and hold the\nSleep\/wake\nand\nVolume down\nbuttons until the Apple logo appears\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nForce restart for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016)\nPress and hold the\nSleep\/wake\nand\nHome\nbuttons together until the Apple logo appears.\nApple\nWhat to do if a restart doesn’t work\nIf your phone is unresponsive or failing, you can try\nentering recovery mode\n, which should let you update or restore your phone. However, if you can’t get past the Apple logo or if your phone just won’t respond, there is another option.\nWhile this may be your only option to save your phone, this procedure will delete everything you previously had on your phone. Hopefully, you followed our guide on\nhow to back up your iPhone\nso you can recover your data after you erase your iPhone. Here’s how to enter recovery mode.\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nWhat to do if a restart doesn’t work for your iPhone 8 and later\nStep 1:\nConnect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nStep 2:\nPress and quickly release the\nVolume up\nbutton.\nStep 3:\nPress and quickly release the\nVolume down\nbutton.\nStep 4:\nPress and hold the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nStep 5:\nIn iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to update or restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\nJulian Chokkattu\/Digital Trends\nWhat to do if a restart doesn’t work for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus\nStep 1:\nConnect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\nStep 2:\nPress and hold down the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton and the\nVolume down\nbutton at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\nStep 3:\nIn iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to\nUpdate\nor\nRestore\nyour device to begin resetting your iPhone.\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\nWhat to do if a restart doesn’t work for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016)\nStep 1:\nConnect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\nStep 2:\nPress the\nSleep\/wake\nbutton +\nHome\nbutton simultaneously until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\nStep 3:\nIn iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to\nUpdate\nor\nRestore\nyour device to begin resetting your iPhone.\nAs you can see, there are different ways to go about rebooting your iPhone if you're having issues or just want to give it a restart every now and then. While the process has changed depending on the model of iPhone that you have, it's all still relatively simple. We've laid out the different methods for you here, but always try a soft reset or a forced restart first — the update\/restore method is basically when all else fails.\nEditors' Note: This article was checked on February 19, 2024, and DT confirmed that the steps and information included remain accurate.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-reset-iphone\/#h-maincontent)\n\nMenu\n\n# [Digital Trends](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/)\n[Computing](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/)[AI](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/artificial-intelligence\/)[Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)[Gaming](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/gaming\/)[Entertainment](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/movies\/)[Audio \/ Video](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home-theater\/)[Autos](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/cars\/)[Smart Home](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/home\/)[Videos](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/videos\/)\n\nSearch\n\n- Computing\n  Computing\n  - 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[How tos](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-tos\/)\n# How to reset your iPhone, restart it, and wipe your data\nBy [Christine Romero-Chan](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/cchan\/) and [Simon Hill](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/simonhill\/)\n\nUpdated May 30, 2024\n\n[![Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/content\/themes\/dt-stardust\/assets\/images\/google_preferred_source.webp)](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com \"Add as a preferred source on Google\")\n\nSave\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro showing the Moon always-on screen, held in a man's hand.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/10\/iPhone-14-Pro-Moon-Always-on-Hand.jpg?resize=1200%2C720)\n\nAndy Boxall \/ Digital Trends\n\nMost cell phone carriers offer generous upgrade plans nowadays, making it easy to snag the latest iPhone without dropping tons of cash. The official upgrade process at the majority of retailers includes a factory reset step, ensuring all your data is wiped clean and preventing any subsequent users from accessing your files.\n\nRecommended Videos\n\n### Difficulty\nEasy\n\n### Duration\n5 minutes\n\n### What You Need\n- An iPhone\n\nHowever, if you're looking to sell your device on your own, you'll need to know how to reset your iPhone and wipe it clean. It's also good to know how the process works before heading to AT\\&T or Verizon for an upgrade — that way you can be certain your personal data is safely removed from your old phone. Thankfully, the process is similar across all modern iPhones, including the new [iPhone 15](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-15-review\/). Here's how to reset your iPhone and wipe its drive before giving it away.\n\n![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDIgital Trends\n## The difference between a soft reset, a force restart, and a factory reset\nRestarting your iPhone using the software option — a soft reset — will not result in the loss of any data. The same is true of a force restart, which allows you to use the hardware keys to restart your iPhone when the touchscreen isn’t responsive or your apps start acting weird. A factory reset is a completely different beast. It reverts your iPhone to its original state when it first came out of the box: It wipes all content, settings, and personal information from the device.\n\nWe recommend factory resetting your iPhone only as a last resort if you’re having issues that you can’t solve, but it should also be used when you’re [selling or trading in your iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-sell-your-iphone\/), giving it to a friend, or if the phone has been lost or stolen. It’s not necessarily permanent, since you can use a backup to restore all your phone's data and settings. If you need to perform a factory reset, read our guide on [how to factory reset an iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone\/), which also includes a breakdown of the reset options found in *Settings* \\> *General* \\> *Reset*.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n## How to soft reset your iPhone 15 and other models\nThe easiest way to soft reset your iPhone is by turning it off. This method is often called a “soft reset” because, unlike a factory reset, you will not lose any data, and it will not delete anything from your phone. Consider a soft reset when your phone is running slowly, if an app won't launch or work properly, or if you are experiencing a minor problem but your iPhone is still responsive. Apple changed how to perform a soft reset on the X, 11, 12,13, and 14 series iPhones, where a soft reset requires you to hold down two buttons. That process also carries over to reseting your iPhone 15. All you’re doing here is turning your phone off.\n\n**Step 1:** Press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button and the *Lower volume* button. On the [iPhone X](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-x-review\/) and later models, you’ll find the sleep\/wake button on the right side of the phone.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n\n**Step 2:** Rest your finger on the *Slide to power off* slider that appears, then swipe to the right.\n\n![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n\n**Step 3:** Once there is nothing on the screen and it goes black, press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button again until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on.\n\nIf you’re using an [iPhone SE](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-se-review-2020\/) or an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can shut down your iPhone simply by holding down the *Sleep\/wake* button until the slider appears.\n\nAlternatively, provided you have iOS 11 or later installed, you can go to *Settings* \\> *General* and scroll to the bottom, where you’ll find the *Shut down* button. When you tap *Shut down*, you will see the *Slide to power off* slider. You can then proceed to step 2 above.\n\n![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## How to force restart your iPhone\nAnother way to reset your iPhone 15 or older models is to do what [Apple officially calls a “force restart.”](https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6\/ios) Once again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive. For example, your iPhone screen turns black (despite it being powered on), the screen freezes, or your iPhone encounters an issue during startup. The exact way to perform a force restart depends on which iPhone model you own.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n## Force restart for iPhone 8 and later\nThe following steps will work for the iPhone 8, [iPhone SE](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-se-2022-review\/) (2nd generation and later), iPhone X, [iPhone XS](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-xs-review\/), [iPhone 11](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-11-review\/), [iPhone 12](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-12-review\/), [iPhone 13](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-13-review\/), iPhone 14, and iPhone 15.\n\n**Step 1:** Press and quickly release the *Volume up* button.\n\n**Step 2:** Press and quickly release the *Volume down* button.\n\n**Step 3:** Press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button until you see the Apple logo.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n\n![Product RED iPhone 7 and 7 plus](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nDigital Trends\n## Force restart for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus\nPress and hold the *Sleep\/wake* and *Volume down* buttons until the Apple logo appears\n\n![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 8 and side buttons called out.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## Force restart for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016)\nPress and hold the *Sleep\/wake* and *Home* buttons together until the Apple logo appears.\n\n![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nApple\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work\nIf your phone is unresponsive or failing, you can try [entering recovery mode](https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201263), which should let you update or restore your phone. However, if you can’t get past the Apple logo or if your phone just won’t respond, there is another option.\n\nWhile this may be your only option to save your phone, this procedure will delete everything you previously had on your phone. Hopefully, you followed our guide on [how to back up your iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-back-up-your-iphone\/) so you can recover your data after you erase your iPhone. Here’s how to enter recovery mode.\n\n![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone X and side buttons called out.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for your iPhone 8 and later\n**Step 1:** Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\n\n![](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n\n**Step 2:** Press and quickly release the *Volume up* button.\n\n**Step 3:** Press and quickly release the *Volume down* button.\n\n**Step 4:** Press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\n\n![Mac Recovery Mode screen.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n\n**Step 5:** In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to update or restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\n\n![apple iphone 7 plus review](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nJulian Chokkattu\/Digital Trends\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus\n**Step 1:** Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\n\n**Step 2:** Press and hold down the *Sleep\/wake* button and the *Volume down* button at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\n\n**Step 3:** In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to *Update* or *Restore* your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\n\n![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 6 and hardware buttons called out.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016)\n**Step 1:** Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\n\n**Step 2:** Press the *Sleep\/wake* button + *Home* button simultaneously until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\n\n**Step 3:** In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to *Update* or *Restore* your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\n\nAs you can see, there are different ways to go about rebooting your iPhone if you're having issues or just want to give it a restart every now and then. While the process has changed depending on the model of iPhone that you have, it's all still relatively simple. We've laid out the different methods for you here, but always try a soft reset or a forced restart first — the update\/restore method is basically when all else fails.\n\n*Editors' Note: This article was checked on February 19, 2024, and DT confirmed that the steps and information included remain accurate.*\n\n![Christine Romero-Chan](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\n[Christine Romero-Chan](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/users\/cchan\/)\n\nFormer Staff Writer, Mobile\n\n[facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/christine.chan)   [instagram](https:\/\/instagram.com\/christyxcore)   [linkedin](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christyxcore)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan has been writing about technology, specifically Apple, for over a decade. She graduated from California…\n\nTopics\n\n- [Mobile](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/)\n- [Apple](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/apple\/)\n- [Apple iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/iphone\/)\n- [How-To Guides](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/topic\/how-to\/)\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n\nYou can turn the Galaxy S26 into a webcam, and it’s actually useful\n\nSamsung is finally catching up with a feature Pixel users already had.\n\n![Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Camera](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nWhile Samsung has added a ton of camera improvements to the Galaxy S26 series, there's one that most of us missed out on first. As highlighted by Android Authority, the Galaxy S26 series also supports a native USB webcam mode, allowing users to connect their phone to a computer and use its camera as a webcam.\n\nThis isn’t entirely new to Android, though. Google first introduced this feature with Android 14 QPR1 on Pixel devices, and Samsung is now bringing it to its flagship lineup.\n\n[Read more](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/you-can-turn-the-galaxy-s26-into-a-webcam-and-its-actually-useful\/)\n\n- [Phones](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/)\n\nSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy foldables could get a charging speed boost\n\nNew leaks hint at changes to charging speeds across the next-gen foldable lineup.\n\n![Close up of the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 7](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)\n\nSamsung’s next generation of foldable phones could bring some changes to charging, though not all of them might be what fans are hoping for. According to recent certification listings spotted via SammyGuru, upcoming devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and a new “Wide Fold” variant have appeared on China’s 3C database, hinting at potential updates to charging capabilities.\n\nThese listings typically reveal wired charging specs ahead of launch, making them an early indicator of what to expect. 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The official upgrade process at the majority of retailers includes a factory reset step, ensuring all your data is wiped clean and preventing any subsequent users from accessing your files.\n\nRecommended Videos\n\nHowever, if you're looking to sell your device on your own, you'll need to know how to reset your iPhone and wipe it clean. It's also good to know how the process works before heading to AT\\&T or Verizon for an upgrade — that way you can be certain your personal data is safely removed from your old phone. Thankfully, the process is similar across all modern iPhones, including the new [iPhone 15](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-15-review\/). Here's how to reset your iPhone and wipe its drive before giving it away.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/02\/iphone-reset-settings-in-ios-15.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nDIgital Trends\n## The difference between a soft reset, a force restart, and a factory reset\nRestarting your iPhone using the software option — a soft reset — will not result in the loss of any data. The same is true of a force restart, which allows you to use the hardware keys to restart your iPhone when the touchscreen isn’t responsive or your apps start acting weird. A factory reset is a completely different beast. It reverts your iPhone to its original state when it first came out of the box: It wipes all content, settings, and personal information from the device.\n\nWe recommend factory resetting your iPhone only as a last resort if you’re having issues that you can’t solve, but it should also be used when you’re [selling or trading in your iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-sell-your-iphone\/), giving it to a friend, or if the phone has been lost or stolen. It’s not necessarily permanent, since you can use a backup to restore all your phone's data and settings. If you need to perform a factory reset, read our guide on [how to factory reset an iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone\/), which also includes a breakdown of the reset options found in *Settings* \\> *General* \\> *Reset*.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/11\/iphone-14-pro-buttons-label.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n## How to soft reset your iPhone 15 and other models\nThe easiest way to soft reset your iPhone is by turning it off. This method is often called a “soft reset” because, unlike a factory reset, you will not lose any data, and it will not delete anything from your phone. Consider a soft reset when your phone is running slowly, if an app won't launch or work properly, or if you are experiencing a minor problem but your iPhone is still responsive. Apple changed how to perform a soft reset on the X, 11, 12,13, and 14 series iPhones, where a soft reset requires you to hold down two buttons. That process also carries over to reseting your iPhone 15. All you’re doing here is turning your phone off.\n\n**Step 1:** Press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button and the *Lower volume* button. On the [iPhone X](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-x-review\/) and later models, you’ll find the sleep\/wake button on the right side of the phone.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/11\/iPhone-14-Pro-volume-side-buttons.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n\n**Step 2:** Rest your finger on the *Slide to power off* slider that appears, then swipe to the right.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/02\/slide-to-power-off.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n\n**Step 3:** Once there is nothing on the screen and it goes black, press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button again until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on.\n\nIf you’re using an [iPhone SE](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-se-review-2020\/) or an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can shut down your iPhone simply by holding down the *Sleep\/wake* button until the slider appears.\n\nAlternatively, provided you have iOS 11 or later installed, you can go to *Settings* \\> *General* and scroll to the bottom, where you’ll find the *Shut down* button. When you tap *Shut down*, you will see the *Slide to power off* slider. You can then proceed to step 2 above.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/02\/iphone-shut-down.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## How to force restart your iPhone\nAnother way to reset your iPhone 15 or older models is to do what [Apple officially calls a “force restart.”](https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6\/ios) Once again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive. For example, your iPhone screen turns black (despite it being powered on), the screen freezes, or your iPhone encounters an issue during startup. The exact way to perform a force restart depends on which iPhone model you own.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/11\/iphone-14-pro-buttons-label.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n## Force restart for iPhone 8 and later\nThe following steps will work for the iPhone 8, [iPhone SE](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-se-2022-review\/) (2nd generation and later), iPhone X, [iPhone XS](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-xs-review\/), [iPhone 11](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/iphone-11-review\/), [iPhone 12](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-12-review\/), [iPhone 13](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/apple-iphone-13-review\/), iPhone 14, and iPhone 15.\n\n**Step 1:** Press and quickly release the *Volume up* button.\n\n**Step 2:** Press and quickly release the *Volume down* button.\n\n**Step 3:** Press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button until you see the Apple logo.\n\n![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/11\/iPhone-14-Pro-volume-side-buttons.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nChristine Romero-Chan \/ Digital Trends\n\n![Product RED iPhone 7 and 7 plus](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2018\/04\/product-red-iphone-7-and-7-plus.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nDigital Trends\n## Force restart for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus\nPress and hold the *Sleep\/wake* and *Volume down* buttons until the Apple logo appears\n\n![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 8 and side buttons called out.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2017\/09\/iphone-6-reset.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## Force restart for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016)\nPress and hold the *Sleep\/wake* and *Home* buttons together until the Apple logo appears.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2020\/12\/how-to-reset-iphone-recovery-mode-to-update-or-restore.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nApple\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work\nIf your phone is unresponsive or failing, you can try [entering recovery mode](https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201263), which should let you update or restore your phone. However, if you can’t get past the Apple logo or if your phone just won’t respond, there is another option.\n\nWhile this may be your only option to save your phone, this procedure will delete everything you previously had on your phone. Hopefully, you followed our guide on [how to back up your iPhone](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/phones\/how-to-back-up-your-iphone\/) so you can recover your data after you erase your iPhone. Here’s how to enter recovery mode.\n\n![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone X and side buttons called out.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2019\/01\/reset_iphone_x.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for your iPhone 8 and later\n**Step 1:** Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/02\/connect-iphone-with-computer.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n\n**Step 2:** Press and quickly release the *Volume up* button.\n\n**Step 3:** Press and quickly release the *Volume down* button.\n\n**Step 4:** Press and hold the *Sleep\/wake* button until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\n\n![Mac Recovery Mode screen.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2022\/02\/update-or-restore-iphone.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n\n**Step 5:** In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to update or restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\n\n![apple iphone 7 plus review](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2016\/09\/apple-iphone-7-iphone-7-plus-review-8.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nJulian Chokkattu\/Digital Trends\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus\n**Step 1:** Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\n\n**Step 2:** Press and hold down the *Sleep\/wake* button and the *Volume down* button at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\n\n**Step 3:** In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to *Update* or *Restore* your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\n\n![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 6 and hardware buttons called out.](https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/tachyon\/2017\/09\/iphone-6-reset.jpg?resize=720%2C720)\n\nImage used with permission by copyright holder\n## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016)\n**Step 1:** Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window.\n\n**Step 2:** Press the *Sleep\/wake* button + *Home* button simultaneously until you see the recovery mode screen appear.\n\n**Step 3:** In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to *Update* or *Restore* your device to begin resetting your iPhone.\n\nAs you can see, there are different ways to go about rebooting your iPhone if you're having issues or just want to give it a restart every now and then. While the process has changed depending on the model of iPhone that you have, it's all still relatively simple. We've laid out the different methods for you here, but always try a soft reset or a forced restart first — the update\/restore method is basically when all else fails.\n\n*Editors' Note: This article was checked on February 19, 2024, and DT confirmed that the steps and information included remain accurate.*","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Most cell phone carriers offer generous upgrade plans nowadays, making it easy to snag the latest iPhone without dropping tons of cash. The official upgrade process at the majority of retailers includes a factory reset step, ensuring all your data is wiped clean and preventing any subsequent users from accessing your files. Recommended Videos However, if you're looking to sell your device on your own, you'll need to know how to reset your iPhone and wipe it clean. It's also good to know how the process works before heading to AT&T or Verizon for an upgrade — that way you can be certain your personal data is safely removed from your old phone. Thankfully, the process is similar across all modern iPhones, including the new iPhone 15 . Here's how to reset your iPhone and wipe its drive before giving it away. DIgital Trends The difference between a soft reset, a force restart, and a factory reset Restarting your iPhone using the software option — a soft reset — will not result in the loss of any data. The same is true of a force restart, which allows you to use the hardware keys to restart your iPhone when the touchscreen isn’t responsive or your apps start acting weird. A factory reset is a completely different beast. It reverts your iPhone to its original state when it first came out of the box: It wipes all content, settings, and personal information from the device. We recommend factory resetting your iPhone only as a last resort if you’re having issues that you can’t solve, but it should also be used when you’re selling or trading in your iPhone , giving it to a friend, or if the phone has been lost or stolen. It’s not necessarily permanent, since you can use a backup to restore all your phone's data and settings. If you need to perform a factory reset, read our guide on how to factory reset an iPhone , which also includes a breakdown of the reset options found in Settings > General > Reset . Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends How to soft reset your iPhone 15 and other models The easiest way to soft reset your iPhone is by turning it off. This method is often called a “soft reset” because, unlike a factory reset, you will not lose any data, and it will not delete anything from your phone. Consider a soft reset when your phone is running slowly, if an app won't launch or work properly, or if you are experiencing a minor problem but your iPhone is still responsive. Apple changed how to perform a soft reset on the X, 11, 12,13, and 14 series iPhones, where a soft reset requires you to hold down two buttons. That process also carries over to reseting your iPhone 15. All you’re doing here is turning your phone off. Step 1: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button and the Lower volume button. On the iPhone X and later models, you’ll find the sleep/wake button on the right side of the phone. Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Step 2: Rest your finger on the Slide to power off slider that appears, then swipe to the right. Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 3: Once there is nothing on the screen and it goes black, press and hold the Sleep/wake button again until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on. If you’re using an iPhone SE or an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can shut down your iPhone simply by holding down the Sleep/wake button until the slider appears. Alternatively, provided you have iOS 11 or later installed, you can go to Settings > General and scroll to the bottom, where you’ll find the Shut down button. When you tap Shut down , you will see the Slide to power off slider. You can then proceed to step 2 above. Image used with permission by copyright holder How to force restart your iPhone Another way to reset your iPhone 15 or older models is to do what Apple officially calls a “force restart.” Once again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive. For example, your iPhone screen turns black (despite it being powered on), the screen freezes, or your iPhone encounters an issue during startup. The exact way to perform a force restart depends on which iPhone model you own. Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Force restart for iPhone 8 and later The following steps will work for the iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), iPhone X, iPhone XS , iPhone 11 , iPhone 12 , iPhone 13 , iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. Step 1: Press and quickly release the Volume up button. Step 2: Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Step 3: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until you see the Apple logo. Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Digital Trends Force restart for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Press and hold the Sleep/wake and Volume down buttons until the Apple logo appears Image used with permission by copyright holder Force restart for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016) Press and hold the Sleep/wake and Home buttons together until the Apple logo appears. Apple What to do if a restart doesn’t work If your phone is unresponsive or failing, you can try entering recovery mode , which should let you update or restore your phone. However, if you can’t get past the Apple logo or if your phone just won’t respond, there is another option. While this may be your only option to save your phone, this procedure will delete everything you previously had on your phone. Hopefully, you followed our guide on how to back up your iPhone so you can recover your data after you erase your iPhone. Here’s how to enter recovery mode. Image used with permission by copyright holder What to do if a restart doesn’t work for your iPhone 8 and later Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 2: Press and quickly release the Volume up button. Step 3: Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Step 4: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 5: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to update or restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends What to do if a restart doesn’t work for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Step 2: Press and hold down the Sleep/wake button and the Volume down button at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Step 3: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to Update or Restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. Image used with permission by copyright holder What to do if a restart doesn’t work for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016) Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Step 2: Press the Sleep/wake button + Home button simultaneously until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Step 3: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to Update or Restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. As you can see, there are different ways to go about rebooting your iPhone if you're having issues or just want to give it a restart every now and then. While the process has changed depending on the model of iPhone that you have, it's all still relatively simple. We've laid out the different methods for you here, but always try a soft reset or a forced restart first — the update/restore method is basically when all else fails. Editors' Note: This article was checked on February 19, 2024, and DT confirmed that the steps and information included remain accurate.
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[How tos](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-tos/) # How to reset your iPhone, restart it, and wipe your data By [Christine Romero-Chan](https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/cchan/) and [Simon Hill](https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/simonhill/) Updated May 30, 2024 [![Add as a preferred source on Google](https://www.digitaltrends.com/content/themes/dt-stardust/assets/images/google_preferred_source.webp)](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.digitaltrends.com "Add as a preferred source on Google") Save ![iPhone 14 Pro showing the Moon always-on screen, held in a man's hand.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/10/iPhone-14-Pro-Moon-Always-on-Hand.jpg?resize=1200%2C720) Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Most cell phone carriers offer generous upgrade plans nowadays, making it easy to snag the latest iPhone without dropping tons of cash. The official upgrade process at the majority of retailers includes a factory reset step, ensuring all your data is wiped clean and preventing any subsequent users from accessing your files. Recommended Videos ### Difficulty Easy ### Duration 5 minutes ### What You Need - An iPhone However, if you're looking to sell your device on your own, you'll need to know how to reset your iPhone and wipe it clean. It's also good to know how the process works before heading to AT\&T or Verizon for an upgrade — that way you can be certain your personal data is safely removed from your old phone. Thankfully, the process is similar across all modern iPhones, including the new [iPhone 15](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-15-review/). Here's how to reset your iPhone and wipe its drive before giving it away. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) DIgital Trends ## The difference between a soft reset, a force restart, and a factory reset Restarting your iPhone using the software option — a soft reset — will not result in the loss of any data. The same is true of a force restart, which allows you to use the hardware keys to restart your iPhone when the touchscreen isn’t responsive or your apps start acting weird. A factory reset is a completely different beast. It reverts your iPhone to its original state when it first came out of the box: It wipes all content, settings, and personal information from the device. We recommend factory resetting your iPhone only as a last resort if you’re having issues that you can’t solve, but it should also be used when you’re [selling or trading in your iPhone](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-sell-your-iphone/), giving it to a friend, or if the phone has been lost or stolen. It’s not necessarily permanent, since you can use a backup to restore all your phone's data and settings. If you need to perform a factory reset, read our guide on [how to factory reset an iPhone](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone/), which also includes a breakdown of the reset options found in Settings \> General \> Reset. ![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends ## How to soft reset your iPhone 15 and other models The easiest way to soft reset your iPhone is by turning it off. This method is often called a “soft reset” because, unlike a factory reset, you will not lose any data, and it will not delete anything from your phone. Consider a soft reset when your phone is running slowly, if an app won't launch or work properly, or if you are experiencing a minor problem but your iPhone is still responsive. Apple changed how to perform a soft reset on the X, 11, 12,13, and 14 series iPhones, where a soft reset requires you to hold down two buttons. That process also carries over to reseting your iPhone 15. All you’re doing here is turning your phone off. Step 1: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button and the Lower volume button. On the [iPhone X](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-x-review/) and later models, you’ll find the sleep/wake button on the right side of the phone. ![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Step 2: Rest your finger on the Slide to power off slider that appears, then swipe to the right. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 3: Once there is nothing on the screen and it goes black, press and hold the Sleep/wake button again until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on. If you’re using an [iPhone SE](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-se-review-2020/) or an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can shut down your iPhone simply by holding down the Sleep/wake button until the slider appears. Alternatively, provided you have iOS 11 or later installed, you can go to Settings \> General and scroll to the bottom, where you’ll find the Shut down button. When you tap Shut down, you will see the Slide to power off slider. You can then proceed to step 2 above. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## How to force restart your iPhone Another way to reset your iPhone 15 or older models is to do what [Apple officially calls a “force restart.”](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios) Once again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive. For example, your iPhone screen turns black (despite it being powered on), the screen freezes, or your iPhone encounters an issue during startup. The exact way to perform a force restart depends on which iPhone model you own. ![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends ## Force restart for iPhone 8 and later The following steps will work for the iPhone 8, [iPhone SE](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/iphone-se-2022-review/) (2nd generation and later), iPhone X, [iPhone XS](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-xs-review/), [iPhone 11](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/iphone-11-review/), [iPhone 12](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-12-review/), [iPhone 13](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-13-review/), iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. Step 1: Press and quickly release the Volume up button. Step 2: Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Step 3: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until you see the Apple logo. ![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends ![Product RED iPhone 7 and 7 plus](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Digital Trends ## Force restart for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Press and hold the Sleep/wake and Volume down buttons until the Apple logo appears ![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 8 and side buttons called out.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## Force restart for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016) Press and hold the Sleep/wake and Home buttons together until the Apple logo appears. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Apple ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work If your phone is unresponsive or failing, you can try [entering recovery mode](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263), which should let you update or restore your phone. However, if you can’t get past the Apple logo or if your phone just won’t respond, there is another option. While this may be your only option to save your phone, this procedure will delete everything you previously had on your phone. Hopefully, you followed our guide on [how to back up your iPhone](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-back-up-your-iphone/) so you can recover your data after you erase your iPhone. Here’s how to enter recovery mode. ![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone X and side buttons called out.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for your iPhone 8 and later Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 2: Press and quickly release the Volume up button. Step 3: Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Step 4: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until you see the recovery mode screen appear. ![Mac Recovery Mode screen.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 5: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to update or restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. ![apple iphone 7 plus review](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Step 2: Press and hold down the Sleep/wake button and the Volume down button at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Step 3: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to Update or Restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. ![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 6 and hardware buttons called out.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016) Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Step 2: Press the Sleep/wake button + Home button simultaneously until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Step 3: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to Update or Restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. As you can see, there are different ways to go about rebooting your iPhone if you're having issues or just want to give it a restart every now and then. While the process has changed depending on the model of iPhone that you have, it's all still relatively simple. We've laid out the different methods for you here, but always try a soft reset or a forced restart first — the update/restore method is basically when all else fails. Editors' Note: This article was checked on February 19, 2024, and DT confirmed that the steps and information included remain accurate. ![Christine Romero-Chan](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7) [Christine Romero-Chan](https://www.digitaltrends.com/users/cchan/) Former Staff Writer, Mobile [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/christine.chan) [instagram](https://instagram.com/christyxcore) [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyxcore) Christine Romero-Chan has been writing about technology, specifically Apple, for over a decade. 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Readable Markdown	Most cell phone carriers offer generous upgrade plans nowadays, making it easy to snag the latest iPhone without dropping tons of cash. The official upgrade process at the majority of retailers includes a factory reset step, ensuring all your data is wiped clean and preventing any subsequent users from accessing your files. Recommended Videos However, if you're looking to sell your device on your own, you'll need to know how to reset your iPhone and wipe it clean. It's also good to know how the process works before heading to AT\&T or Verizon for an upgrade — that way you can be certain your personal data is safely removed from your old phone. Thankfully, the process is similar across all modern iPhones, including the new [iPhone 15](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-15-review/). Here's how to reset your iPhone and wipe its drive before giving it away. ![](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/02/iphone-reset-settings-in-ios-15.jpg?resize=720%2C720) DIgital Trends ## The difference between a soft reset, a force restart, and a factory reset Restarting your iPhone using the software option — a soft reset — will not result in the loss of any data. The same is true of a force restart, which allows you to use the hardware keys to restart your iPhone when the touchscreen isn’t responsive or your apps start acting weird. A factory reset is a completely different beast. It reverts your iPhone to its original state when it first came out of the box: It wipes all content, settings, and personal information from the device. We recommend factory resetting your iPhone only as a last resort if you’re having issues that you can’t solve, but it should also be used when you’re [selling or trading in your iPhone](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-sell-your-iphone/), giving it to a friend, or if the phone has been lost or stolen. It’s not necessarily permanent, since you can use a backup to restore all your phone's data and settings. If you need to perform a factory reset, read our guide on [how to factory reset an iPhone](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone/), which also includes a breakdown of the reset options found in Settings \> General \> Reset. ![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/11/iphone-14-pro-buttons-label.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends ## How to soft reset your iPhone 15 and other models The easiest way to soft reset your iPhone is by turning it off. This method is often called a “soft reset” because, unlike a factory reset, you will not lose any data, and it will not delete anything from your phone. Consider a soft reset when your phone is running slowly, if an app won't launch or work properly, or if you are experiencing a minor problem but your iPhone is still responsive. Apple changed how to perform a soft reset on the X, 11, 12,13, and 14 series iPhones, where a soft reset requires you to hold down two buttons. That process also carries over to reseting your iPhone 15. All you’re doing here is turning your phone off. Step 1: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button and the Lower volume button. On the [iPhone X](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-x-review/) and later models, you’ll find the sleep/wake button on the right side of the phone. ![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/11/iPhone-14-Pro-volume-side-buttons.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends Step 2: Rest your finger on the Slide to power off slider that appears, then swipe to the right. ![](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/02/slide-to-power-off.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 3: Once there is nothing on the screen and it goes black, press and hold the Sleep/wake button again until the Apple logo appears to turn it back on. If you’re using an [iPhone SE](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-se-review-2020/) or an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can shut down your iPhone simply by holding down the Sleep/wake button until the slider appears. Alternatively, provided you have iOS 11 or later installed, you can go to Settings \> General and scroll to the bottom, where you’ll find the Shut down button. When you tap Shut down, you will see the Slide to power off slider. You can then proceed to step 2 above. ![](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/02/iphone-shut-down.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## How to force restart your iPhone Another way to reset your iPhone 15 or older models is to do what [Apple officially calls a “force restart.”](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios) Once again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive. For example, your iPhone screen turns black (despite it being powered on), the screen freezes, or your iPhone encounters an issue during startup. The exact way to perform a force restart depends on which iPhone model you own. ![iPhone 14 Pro labeled with volume up, down, and side buttons](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/11/iphone-14-pro-buttons-label.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends ## Force restart for iPhone 8 and later The following steps will work for the iPhone 8, [iPhone SE](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/iphone-se-2022-review/) (2nd generation and later), iPhone X, [iPhone XS](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-xs-review/), [iPhone 11](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/iphone-11-review/), [iPhone 12](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-12-review/), [iPhone 13](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-iphone-13-review/), iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. Step 1: Press and quickly release the Volume up button. Step 2: Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Step 3: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until you see the Apple logo. ![iPhone 14 Pro with iOS 16 with volume and side button circled in red](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/11/iPhone-14-Pro-volume-side-buttons.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends ![Product RED iPhone 7 and 7 plus](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2018/04/product-red-iphone-7-and-7-plus.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Digital Trends ## Force restart for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Press and hold the Sleep/wake and Volume down buttons until the Apple logo appears ![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 8 and side buttons called out.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2017/09/iphone-6-reset.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## Force restart for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016) Press and hold the Sleep/wake and Home buttons together until the Apple logo appears. ![](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2020/12/how-to-reset-iphone-recovery-mode-to-update-or-restore.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Apple ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work If your phone is unresponsive or failing, you can try [entering recovery mode](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263), which should let you update or restore your phone. However, if you can’t get past the Apple logo or if your phone just won’t respond, there is another option. While this may be your only option to save your phone, this procedure will delete everything you previously had on your phone. Hopefully, you followed our guide on [how to back up your iPhone](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/how-to-back-up-your-iphone/) so you can recover your data after you erase your iPhone. Here’s how to enter recovery mode. ![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone X and side buttons called out.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2019/01/reset_iphone_x.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for your iPhone 8 and later Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. ![](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/02/connect-iphone-with-computer.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 2: Press and quickly release the Volume up button. Step 3: Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Step 4: Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until you see the recovery mode screen appear. ![Mac Recovery Mode screen.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2022/02/update-or-restore-iphone.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder Step 5: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to update or restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. ![apple iphone 7 plus review](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2016/09/apple-iphone-7-iphone-7-plus-review-8.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Step 2: Press and hold down the Sleep/wake button and the Volume down button at the same time until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Step 3: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to Update or Restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. ![How to reset your iPhone with iPhone 6 and hardware buttons called out.](https://www.digitaltrends.com/tachyon/2017/09/iphone-6-reset.jpg?resize=720%2C720) Image used with permission by copyright holder ## What to do if a restart doesn’t work for iPhone 6S or earlier and iPhone SE (2016) Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. If you’re on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open a Finder window. Step 2: Press the Sleep/wake button + Home button simultaneously until you see the recovery mode screen appear. Step 3: In iTunes or Finder on your computer, choose to Update or Restore your device to begin resetting your iPhone. As you can see, there are different ways to go about rebooting your iPhone if you're having issues or just want to give it a restart every now and then. While the process has changed depending on the model of iPhone that you have, it's all still relatively simple. We've laid out the different methods for you here, but always try a soft reset or a forced restart first — the update/restore method is basically when all else fails. Editors' Note: This article was checked on February 19, 2024, and DT confirmed that the steps and information included remain accurate.
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