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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa087.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.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm","crawl_time":1775718082,"first_indexed_time":1595040580,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,imobie!www,\/ios-system-recovery\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm s443","src_root_hash":"6996218886642622887","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"[Guide] How to Soft Reset (Restart) iPhone - iMobie","meta_descriptions":["Are you familiar with the terms of soft reset? Do you know what is it and how to soft reset an iPhone. Keep reading and you will know the answer."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"You might want to know what is soft reset an iPhone and what’s the difference between the soft reset and hard reset. Here in this post, we will tell you all you want to know.\nSpeaking of soft reset, are you feel a little bit strange to this term? Also, I guess you might have a lot of questions about the soft reset. What is it? What’s the difference between a soft reset and a hard reset? Does it erase everything on my iPhone? Well, after reading this post, all your questions will be solved.\nIn this article, we will introduce what is soft reset and\nhow to soft reset your iPhone 7\/8\/X\/XR\n. What’s more, information about hard reset and factory reset iPhone will also be included in this post. Keep reading and check more information.\nPart 1. What is Soft Reset\nCompare with the hard reset, soft reset seems to be a quite unfamiliar term to all iPhone users. That’s because usually, we call it restart instead. That is to say, a soft reset on your iPhone means a restart on your iPhone.\nA soft reset usually works as a fix when certain functions of iPhone don’t work and users do not know the reason why it would happen. For example, when there’s a problem with Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or when the iPhone speaker is not working, soft reset your iPhone, and the problem will probably be solved.\nPart 2. What is the Difference Between Soft Reset and Hard Reset\nAs we now know that soft reset is actually restarted, we can understand how does it differ from a hard reset. A soft reset will not erase anything or change any settings on your iPhone, while a hard reset will erase all the content and settings on your iPhone.\nThe hard reset is also called force restart, it would not erase the iPhone content either. People usually got confused about the hard reset and factory reset, a factory reset can also be used to solve iPhone problems. But it should be approached as the last resort because it would lead to data loss.\nPart 3. How to Soft Reset an iPhone\nHow to Soft Reset an iPhone 6\/7\/8\/X\/XS\/XR\nStep 1. Press and hold the side button until “slide to power off” appears.\nStep 2. Release the side button and slide the power switch right. Wait a few seconds to turn off your iPhone.\nStep 3. When the device is completely powered off, press and hold the side button again, wait until the Apple logo appears then release.\nHow to Soft Reset an iPhone 5\/5s\/5c\/SE\nIf you have an iPhone 5\/5s\/5c\/SE, then it will be different to manage a soft reset. In iPhone 5 series, the Sleep\/Wake button is on the upper right top of the iPhone. Find the Sleep\/Wake button, then the rest of the process remains the same.\nSoft Reset an iPhone\nPart 4. How to Hard Restart an iPhone\nBesides soft reset, you can also hard restart your iPhone. Hard reset is also called force restart, t\nhis would not erase your iPhone content and here’s how you can do it.\nForce Restart iPhone 8\/8 (Plus)\/X\/XS\/XR\nStep 1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.\nStep 2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.\nStep 3. Press and hold the side button.\nStep 4. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.\nForce Restart iPhone 7\/7 (Plus)\nStep 1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep\/Wake button.\nStep 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.\nForce Restart iPhone 6s\/ 6s (Plus)\nStep 1. Press and hold both the Sleep\/Wake button and the Home button.\nStep 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.\nHow to Hard Reset an iPhone\nPart 5. How to Factory Reset an iPhone\nAs we have mentioned before, if a soft reset can’t help fixing an iPhone problem, then you need to take advantage of a factory reset.  Once again, the factory reset will erase all content and settings on your iPhone, please make sure you’ve made a backup before. Here are the detailed steps of factory reset an iPhone.\nStep 1. Go to Settings > General on your iPhone.\nStep 2. Find and tap “Reset” under General.\nStep 3. Find and tap “Erase all content and Settings”\nStep 4. Enter your iPhone password and tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm.\nWait for a few minutes, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased.\nHow to Factory Reset an iPhone\nPart 6. How to Factory Reset iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS\nNow there are a bunch of third-party tools that also enable users to factory reset their iPhone.\nPhoneRescue for iOS\nis one of them. PhoneRescue for iOS is an iPhone and iOS system recovery tool. With this tool, you can find back accidentally deleted photos, contacts, and messages, etc. You can also repair iOS system problems and iTunes issues. Here we will introduce how to factory reset your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS, just keep reading.\nStep 1.\nDownload and launch\nPhoneRescue for iOS on your computer.\nStep 2. Choose Device Rescuer on the main interface.\nEnter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS\nStep 3. Connect your iPhone to the computer and select the Standard Mode and click the next button to continue.\nSelect the Standard Mode\nStep 4. Put your iPhone in the recovery mode follow the instruction below.\nPut iPhone in Recovery Mode\nStep 5. Check the device info and download the repair firmware.\nDownload Firmware\nStep 6. Once the firmware is downloaded, PhoneRescue for iOS will automatically start the repair process.\nWait for the Repair Process to Finished\nStep 7. When the repair process is finished, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased.\nThis function is mainly used to fix iOS system problems such as iOS update failure and iPhone stuck in boot loop.\nThe Bottom Line\nHope you’ve had a better understanding of soft reset and hard reset now. Follow the steps we give and reset your iPhone to fix your problem. 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iPhone**](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm)\n\n# How to Soft Reset iPhone\nYou might want to know what is soft reset an iPhone and what’s the difference between the soft reset and hard reset. Here in this post, we will tell you all you want to know.\n\n![Author Avatar](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/joy.png) [Joy Taylor](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/author\/joy-taylor.htm) Last Updated: Jul. 27, 2021\n\n#### iPhone & Android Recovery Tips\n##### iPhone Recovery Tips\n- [Put iPhone in DFU Mode](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/how-to-put-iphone-in-dfu-mode.htm)\n- [Recover Data from Stolen iPhone](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/iphone-recovery\/how-to-recover-data-from-stolen-iphone.htm)\n- [Recover iPhone Photos in Recovery Mode](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/recover-photos-from-iphone-in-recovery-mode.htm)\n- [Put iPhone in Recovery Mode](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/how-to-put-iphone-in-recovery-mode.htm)\n- [Restart iPhone without Power Button](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/restart-iphone-without-power-button.htm)\n\n##### iPhone Reset Tips\n- [Reset Restriction Passcode on iPhone](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/iphone-unlocker\/reset-restriction-passcode-on-iphone.htm)\n- [Reset iPhone without Apple ID](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/iphone-unlocker\/reset-iphone-without-apple-id.htm)\n- [How to Soft Reset iPhone](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm)\n- [Factory Reset iPad without Apple ID](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/iphone-unlocker\/factory-reset-ipad-without-apple-id.htm)\n\n##### Android Reset Tips\n- [Hard Reset Android](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/android-system-recovery\/hard-reset-an-android-phone.htm)\n- [Reset Android via PC](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/android-system-recovery\/how-to-reset-android-phone-using-pc.htm)\n- [Reboot to Bootloader on Android](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/android-system-recovery\/use-reboot-to-bootloader-on-android.htm)\n- [Reset Huawei Phone](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/android-tips\/how-to-reset-huawei-phones.htm)\n\nSpeaking of soft reset, are you feel a little bit strange to this term? Also, I guess you might have a lot of questions about the soft reset. What is it? What’s the difference between a soft reset and a hard reset? Does it erase everything on my iPhone? Well, after reading this post, all your questions will be solved.\n\nIn this article, we will introduce what is soft reset and [how to soft reset your iPhone 7\/8\/X\/XR](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/restart-iphone-without-power-button.htm). What’s more, information about hard reset and factory reset iPhone will also be included in this post. Keep reading and check more information.\n\n## Part 1. What is Soft Reset\nCompare with the hard reset, soft reset seems to be a quite unfamiliar term to all iPhone users. That’s because usually, we call it restart instead. That is to say, a soft reset on your iPhone means a restart on your iPhone.\n\nA soft reset usually works as a fix when certain functions of iPhone don’t work and users do not know the reason why it would happen. For example, when there’s a problem with Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or when the iPhone speaker is not working, soft reset your iPhone, and the problem will probably be solved.\n\n## Part 2. What is the Difference Between Soft Reset and Hard Reset\nAs we now know that soft reset is actually restarted, we can understand how does it differ from a hard reset. A soft reset will not erase anything or change any settings on your iPhone, while a hard reset will erase all the content and settings on your iPhone.\n\nThe hard reset is also called force restart, it would not erase the iPhone content either. People usually got confused about the hard reset and factory reset, a factory reset can also be used to solve iPhone problems. But it should be approached as the last resort because it would lead to data loss.\n\n## Part 3. How to Soft Reset an iPhone\n**How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6\/7\/8\/X\/XS\/XR**\n\nStep 1. Press and hold the side button until “slide to power off” appears.\n\nStep 2. Release the side button and slide the power switch right. Wait a few seconds to turn off your iPhone.\n\nStep 3. When the device is completely powered off, press and hold the side button again, wait until the Apple logo appears then release.\n\n**How to Soft Reset an iPhone 5\/5s\/5c\/SE**\n\nIf you have an iPhone 5\/5s\/5c\/SE, then it will be different to manage a soft reset. In iPhone 5 series, the Sleep\/Wake button is on the upper right top of the iPhone. Find the Sleep\/Wake button, then the rest of the process remains the same.\n\n![Soft Reset an iPhone](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-1.jpg)\n\nSoft Reset an iPhone\n## Part 4. How to Hard Restart an iPhone\nBesides soft reset, you can also hard restart your iPhone. Hard reset is also called force restart, this would not erase your iPhone content and here’s how you can do it.\n\n**Force Restart iPhone 8\/8 (Plus)\/X\/XS\/XR**\n\nStep 1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.\n\nStep 2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.\n\nStep 3. Press and hold the side button.\n\nStep 4. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.\n\n**Force Restart iPhone 7\/7 (Plus)**\n\nStep 1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep\/Wake button.\n\nStep 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.\n\n**Force Restart iPhone 6s\/ 6s (Plus)**\n\nStep 1. Press and hold both the Sleep\/Wake button and the Home button.\n\nStep 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.\n\n![How to Hard Reset an iPhone](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-2.png)\n\nHow to Hard Reset an iPhone\n## Part 5. How to Factory Reset an iPhone\nAs we have mentioned before, if a soft reset can’t help fixing an iPhone problem, then you need to take advantage of a factory reset. Once again, the factory reset will erase all content and settings on your iPhone, please make sure you’ve made a backup before. Here are the detailed steps of factory reset an iPhone.\n\nStep 1. Go to Settings \\> General on your iPhone.\n\nStep 2. Find and tap “Reset” under General.\n\nStep 3. Find and tap “Erase all content and Settings”\n\nStep 4. Enter your iPhone password and tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm.\n\nWait for a few minutes, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased.\n\n![How to Factory Reset an iPhone](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-3.jpg)\n\nHow to Factory Reset an iPhone\n## Part 6. How to Factory Reset iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS\nNow there are a bunch of third-party tools that also enable users to factory reset their iPhone. [PhoneRescue for iOS](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/phonerescue\/ios-data-recovery.htm) is one of them. PhoneRescue for iOS is an iPhone and iOS system recovery tool. With this tool, you can find back accidentally deleted photos, contacts, and messages, etc. You can also repair iOS system problems and iTunes issues. Here we will introduce how to factory reset your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS, just keep reading.\n\nStep 1. [Download and launch](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/go\/download.php?product=pri&id=5) PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer.\n\nStep 2. Choose Device Rescuer on the main interface.\n\n![Enter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-4.png)\n\nEnter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS\n\nStep 3. Connect your iPhone to the computer and select the Standard Mode and click the next button to continue.\n\n![Select the Standard Mode](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/phonerescue-ios-how-to-soft-reset-iphone-5.png)\n\nSelect the Standard Mode\n\nStep 4. Put your iPhone in the recovery mode follow the instruction below.\n\n![Put iPhone in Recovery Mode](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/phonerescue-ios-put-iphone-in-recovery-mode.png)\n\nPut iPhone in Recovery Mode\n\nStep 5. Check the device info and download the repair firmware.\n\n![Download Firmware](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/phonerescue-ios-download-the-firmware-on-iphone.png)\n\nDownload Firmware\n\nStep 6. Once the firmware is downloaded, PhoneRescue for iOS will automatically start the repair process.\n\n![Wait for the Repair Process to Finished](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-8.png)\n\nWait for the Repair Process to Finished\n\nStep 7. When the repair process is finished, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased.\n\nThis function is mainly used to fix iOS system problems such as iOS update failure and iPhone stuck in boot loop.\n\n## The Bottom Line\nHope you’ve had a better understanding of soft reset and hard reset now. Follow the steps we give and reset your iPhone to fix your problem. 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Here in this post, we will tell you all you want to know.\n\nSpeaking of soft reset, are you feel a little bit strange to this term? Also, I guess you might have a lot of questions about the soft reset. What is it? What’s the difference between a soft reset and a hard reset? Does it erase everything on my iPhone? Well, after reading this post, all your questions will be solved.\n\nIn this article, we will introduce what is soft reset and [how to soft reset your iPhone 7\/8\/X\/XR](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/ios-system-recovery\/restart-iphone-without-power-button.htm). What’s more, information about hard reset and factory reset iPhone will also be included in this post. Keep reading and check more information.\n\n## Part 1. What is Soft Reset\nCompare with the hard reset, soft reset seems to be a quite unfamiliar term to all iPhone users. That’s because usually, we call it restart instead. That is to say, a soft reset on your iPhone means a restart on your iPhone.\n\nA soft reset usually works as a fix when certain functions of iPhone don’t work and users do not know the reason why it would happen. For example, when there’s a problem with Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or when the iPhone speaker is not working, soft reset your iPhone, and the problem will probably be solved.\n\n## Part 2. What is the Difference Between Soft Reset and Hard Reset\nAs we now know that soft reset is actually restarted, we can understand how does it differ from a hard reset. A soft reset will not erase anything or change any settings on your iPhone, while a hard reset will erase all the content and settings on your iPhone.\n\nThe hard reset is also called force restart, it would not erase the iPhone content either. People usually got confused about the hard reset and factory reset, a factory reset can also be used to solve iPhone problems. But it should be approached as the last resort because it would lead to data loss.\n\n## Part 3. How to Soft Reset an iPhone\n**How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6\/7\/8\/X\/XS\/XR**\n\nStep 1. Press and hold the side button until “slide to power off” appears.\n\nStep 2. Release the side button and slide the power switch right. Wait a few seconds to turn off your iPhone.\n\nStep 3. When the device is completely powered off, press and hold the side button again, wait until the Apple logo appears then release.\n\n**How to Soft Reset an iPhone 5\/5s\/5c\/SE**\n\nIf you have an iPhone 5\/5s\/5c\/SE, then it will be different to manage a soft reset. In iPhone 5 series, the Sleep\/Wake button is on the upper right top of the iPhone. Find the Sleep\/Wake button, then the rest of the process remains the same.\n\n![Soft Reset an iPhone](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-1.jpg)\n\nSoft Reset an iPhone\n## Part 4. How to Hard Restart an iPhone\nBesides soft reset, you can also hard restart your iPhone. Hard reset is also called force restart, this would not erase your iPhone content and here’s how you can do it.\n\n**Force Restart iPhone 8\/8 (Plus)\/X\/XS\/XR**\n\nStep 1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.\n\nStep 2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.\n\nStep 3. Press and hold the side button.\n\nStep 4. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.\n\n**Force Restart iPhone 7\/7 (Plus)**\n\nStep 1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep\/Wake button.\n\nStep 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.\n\n**Force Restart iPhone 6s\/ 6s (Plus)**\n\nStep 1. Press and hold both the Sleep\/Wake button and the Home button.\n\nStep 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.\n\n![How to Hard Reset an iPhone](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-2.png)\n\nHow to Hard Reset an iPhone\n## Part 5. How to Factory Reset an iPhone\nAs we have mentioned before, if a soft reset can’t help fixing an iPhone problem, then you need to take advantage of a factory reset. Once again, the factory reset will erase all content and settings on your iPhone, please make sure you’ve made a backup before. Here are the detailed steps of factory reset an iPhone.\n\nStep 1. Go to Settings \\> General on your iPhone.\n\nStep 2. Find and tap “Reset” under General.\n\nStep 3. Find and tap “Erase all content and Settings”\n\nStep 4. Enter your iPhone password and tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm.\n\nWait for a few minutes, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased.\n\n![How to Factory Reset an iPhone](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-3.jpg)\n\nHow to Factory Reset an iPhone\n## Part 6. How to Factory Reset iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS\nNow there are a bunch of third-party tools that also enable users to factory reset their iPhone. [PhoneRescue for iOS](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/phonerescue\/ios-data-recovery.htm) is one of them. PhoneRescue for iOS is an iPhone and iOS system recovery tool. With this tool, you can find back accidentally deleted photos, contacts, and messages, etc. You can also repair iOS system problems and iTunes issues. Here we will introduce how to factory reset your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS, just keep reading.\n\nStep 1. [Download and launch](https:\/\/www.imobie.com\/go\/download.php?product=pri&id=5) PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer.\n\nStep 2. Choose Device Rescuer on the main interface.\n\n![Enter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-4.png)\n\nEnter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS\n\nStep 3. Connect your iPhone to the computer and select the Standard Mode and click the next button to continue.\n\n![Select the Standard Mode](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/phonerescue-ios-how-to-soft-reset-iphone-5.png)\n\nSelect the Standard Mode\n\nStep 4. Put your iPhone in the recovery mode follow the instruction below.\n\n![Put iPhone in Recovery Mode](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/phonerescue-ios-put-iphone-in-recovery-mode.png)\n\nPut iPhone in Recovery Mode\n\nStep 5. Check the device info and download the repair firmware.\n\n![Download Firmware](https:\/\/imobie-resource.com\/en\/support\/img\/phonerescue-ios-download-the-firmware-on-iphone.png)\n\nDownload Firmware\n\nStep 6. 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Boilerpipe Text	You might want to know what is soft reset an iPhone and what’s the difference between the soft reset and hard reset. Here in this post, we will tell you all you want to know. Speaking of soft reset, are you feel a little bit strange to this term? Also, I guess you might have a lot of questions about the soft reset. What is it? What’s the difference between a soft reset and a hard reset? Does it erase everything on my iPhone? Well, after reading this post, all your questions will be solved. In this article, we will introduce what is soft reset and how to soft reset your iPhone 7/8/X/XR . What’s more, information about hard reset and factory reset iPhone will also be included in this post. Keep reading and check more information. Part 1. What is Soft Reset Compare with the hard reset, soft reset seems to be a quite unfamiliar term to all iPhone users. That’s because usually, we call it restart instead. That is to say, a soft reset on your iPhone means a restart on your iPhone. A soft reset usually works as a fix when certain functions of iPhone don’t work and users do not know the reason why it would happen. For example, when there’s a problem with Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or when the iPhone speaker is not working, soft reset your iPhone, and the problem will probably be solved. Part 2. What is the Difference Between Soft Reset and Hard Reset As we now know that soft reset is actually restarted, we can understand how does it differ from a hard reset. A soft reset will not erase anything or change any settings on your iPhone, while a hard reset will erase all the content and settings on your iPhone. The hard reset is also called force restart, it would not erase the iPhone content either. People usually got confused about the hard reset and factory reset, a factory reset can also be used to solve iPhone problems. But it should be approached as the last resort because it would lead to data loss. Part 3. How to Soft Reset an iPhone How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6/7/8/X/XS/XR Step 1. Press and hold the side button until “slide to power off” appears. Step 2. Release the side button and slide the power switch right. Wait a few seconds to turn off your iPhone. Step 3. When the device is completely powered off, press and hold the side button again, wait until the Apple logo appears then release. How to Soft Reset an iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE If you have an iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE, then it will be different to manage a soft reset. In iPhone 5 series, the Sleep/Wake button is on the upper right top of the iPhone. Find the Sleep/Wake button, then the rest of the process remains the same. Soft Reset an iPhone Part 4. How to Hard Restart an iPhone Besides soft reset, you can also hard restart your iPhone. Hard reset is also called force restart, t his would not erase your iPhone content and here’s how you can do it. Force Restart iPhone 8/8 (Plus)/X/XS/XR 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 side button. Step 4. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. Force Restart iPhone 7/7 (Plus) Step 1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button. Step 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. Force Restart iPhone 6s/ 6s (Plus) Step 1. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Step 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. How to Hard Reset an iPhone Part 5. How to Factory Reset an iPhone As we have mentioned before, if a soft reset can’t help fixing an iPhone problem, then you need to take advantage of a factory reset. Once again, the factory reset will erase all content and settings on your iPhone, please make sure you’ve made a backup before. Here are the detailed steps of factory reset an iPhone. Step 1. Go to Settings > General on your iPhone. Step 2. Find and tap “Reset” under General. Step 3. Find and tap “Erase all content and Settings” Step 4. Enter your iPhone password and tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm. Wait for a few minutes, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased. How to Factory Reset an iPhone Part 6. How to Factory Reset iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS Now there are a bunch of third-party tools that also enable users to factory reset their iPhone. PhoneRescue for iOS is one of them. PhoneRescue for iOS is an iPhone and iOS system recovery tool. With this tool, you can find back accidentally deleted photos, contacts, and messages, etc. You can also repair iOS system problems and iTunes issues. Here we will introduce how to factory reset your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS, just keep reading. Step 1. Download and launch PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer. Step 2. Choose Device Rescuer on the main interface. Enter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS Step 3. Connect your iPhone to the computer and select the Standard Mode and click the next button to continue. Select the Standard Mode Step 4. Put your iPhone in the recovery mode follow the instruction below. Put iPhone in Recovery Mode Step 5. Check the device info and download the repair firmware. Download Firmware Step 6. Once the firmware is downloaded, PhoneRescue for iOS will automatically start the repair process. Wait for the Repair Process to Finished Step 7. When the repair process is finished, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased. This function is mainly used to fix iOS system problems such as iOS update failure and iPhone stuck in boot loop. The Bottom Line Hope you’ve had a better understanding of soft reset and hard reset now. Follow the steps we give and reset your iPhone to fix your problem. If you have any other good ideas, feel free to tell us in the comment area. Member of iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iOS & Android related issues.
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Here in this post, we will tell you all you want to know. ![Author Avatar](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/joy.png) [Joy Taylor](https://www.imobie.com/author/joy-taylor.htm) Last Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 #### iPhone & Android Recovery Tips ##### iPhone Recovery Tips - [Put iPhone in DFU Mode](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/how-to-put-iphone-in-dfu-mode.htm) - [Recover Data from Stolen iPhone](https://www.imobie.com/iphone-recovery/how-to-recover-data-from-stolen-iphone.htm) - [Recover iPhone Photos in Recovery Mode](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/recover-photos-from-iphone-in-recovery-mode.htm) - [Put iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/how-to-put-iphone-in-recovery-mode.htm) - [Restart iPhone without Power Button](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/restart-iphone-without-power-button.htm) ##### iPhone Reset Tips - [Reset Restriction Passcode on iPhone](https://www.imobie.com/iphone-unlocker/reset-restriction-passcode-on-iphone.htm) - [Reset iPhone without Apple ID](https://www.imobie.com/iphone-unlocker/reset-iphone-without-apple-id.htm) - [How to Soft Reset iPhone](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/how-to-soft-reset-iphone.htm) - [Factory Reset iPad without Apple ID](https://www.imobie.com/iphone-unlocker/factory-reset-ipad-without-apple-id.htm) ##### Android Reset Tips - [Hard Reset Android](https://www.imobie.com/android-system-recovery/hard-reset-an-android-phone.htm) - [Reset Android via PC](https://www.imobie.com/android-system-recovery/how-to-reset-android-phone-using-pc.htm) - [Reboot to Bootloader on Android](https://www.imobie.com/android-system-recovery/use-reboot-to-bootloader-on-android.htm) - [Reset Huawei Phone](https://www.imobie.com/android-tips/how-to-reset-huawei-phones.htm) Speaking of soft reset, are you feel a little bit strange to this term? Also, I guess you might have a lot of questions about the soft reset. What is it? What’s the difference between a soft reset and a hard reset? Does it erase everything on my iPhone? Well, after reading this post, all your questions will be solved. In this article, we will introduce what is soft reset and [how to soft reset your iPhone 7/8/X/XR](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/restart-iphone-without-power-button.htm). What’s more, information about hard reset and factory reset iPhone will also be included in this post. Keep reading and check more information. ## Part 1. What is Soft Reset Compare with the hard reset, soft reset seems to be a quite unfamiliar term to all iPhone users. That’s because usually, we call it restart instead. That is to say, a soft reset on your iPhone means a restart on your iPhone. A soft reset usually works as a fix when certain functions of iPhone don’t work and users do not know the reason why it would happen. For example, when there’s a problem with Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or when the iPhone speaker is not working, soft reset your iPhone, and the problem will probably be solved. ## Part 2. What is the Difference Between Soft Reset and Hard Reset As we now know that soft reset is actually restarted, we can understand how does it differ from a hard reset. A soft reset will not erase anything or change any settings on your iPhone, while a hard reset will erase all the content and settings on your iPhone. The hard reset is also called force restart, it would not erase the iPhone content either. People usually got confused about the hard reset and factory reset, a factory reset can also be used to solve iPhone problems. But it should be approached as the last resort because it would lead to data loss. ## Part 3. How to Soft Reset an iPhone How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6/7/8/X/XS/XR Step 1. Press and hold the side button until “slide to power off” appears. Step 2. Release the side button and slide the power switch right. Wait a few seconds to turn off your iPhone. Step 3. When the device is completely powered off, press and hold the side button again, wait until the Apple logo appears then release. How to Soft Reset an iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE If you have an iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE, then it will be different to manage a soft reset. In iPhone 5 series, the Sleep/Wake button is on the upper right top of the iPhone. Find the Sleep/Wake button, then the rest of the process remains the same. ![Soft Reset an iPhone](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-1.jpg) Soft Reset an iPhone ## Part 4. How to Hard Restart an iPhone Besides soft reset, you can also hard restart your iPhone. Hard reset is also called force restart, this would not erase your iPhone content and here’s how you can do it. Force Restart iPhone 8/8 (Plus)/X/XS/XR 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 side button. Step 4. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. Force Restart iPhone 7/7 (Plus) Step 1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button. Step 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. Force Restart iPhone 6s/ 6s (Plus) Step 1. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Step 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. ![How to Hard Reset an iPhone](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-2.png) How to Hard Reset an iPhone ## Part 5. How to Factory Reset an iPhone As we have mentioned before, if a soft reset can’t help fixing an iPhone problem, then you need to take advantage of a factory reset. Once again, the factory reset will erase all content and settings on your iPhone, please make sure you’ve made a backup before. Here are the detailed steps of factory reset an iPhone. Step 1. Go to Settings \> General on your iPhone. Step 2. Find and tap “Reset” under General. Step 3. Find and tap “Erase all content and Settings” Step 4. Enter your iPhone password and tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm. Wait for a few minutes, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased. ![How to Factory Reset an iPhone](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-3.jpg) How to Factory Reset an iPhone ## Part 6. How to Factory Reset iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS Now there are a bunch of third-party tools that also enable users to factory reset their iPhone. [PhoneRescue for iOS](https://www.imobie.com/phonerescue/ios-data-recovery.htm) is one of them. PhoneRescue for iOS is an iPhone and iOS system recovery tool. With this tool, you can find back accidentally deleted photos, contacts, and messages, etc. You can also repair iOS system problems and iTunes issues. Here we will introduce how to factory reset your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS, just keep reading. 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Check the device info and download the repair firmware. ![Download Firmware](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/phonerescue-ios-download-the-firmware-on-iphone.png) Download Firmware Step 6. Once the firmware is downloaded, PhoneRescue for iOS will automatically start the repair process. ![Wait for the Repair Process to Finished](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-8.png) Wait for the Repair Process to Finished Step 7. When the repair process is finished, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased. This function is mainly used to fix iOS system problems such as iOS update failure and iPhone stuck in boot loop. ## The Bottom Line Hope you’ve had a better understanding of soft reset and hard reset now. Follow the steps we give and reset your iPhone to fix your problem. 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Readable Markdown	You might want to know what is soft reset an iPhone and what’s the difference between the soft reset and hard reset. Here in this post, we will tell you all you want to know. Speaking of soft reset, are you feel a little bit strange to this term? Also, I guess you might have a lot of questions about the soft reset. What is it? What’s the difference between a soft reset and a hard reset? Does it erase everything on my iPhone? Well, after reading this post, all your questions will be solved. In this article, we will introduce what is soft reset and [how to soft reset your iPhone 7/8/X/XR](https://www.imobie.com/ios-system-recovery/restart-iphone-without-power-button.htm). What’s more, information about hard reset and factory reset iPhone will also be included in this post. Keep reading and check more information. ## Part 1. What is Soft Reset Compare with the hard reset, soft reset seems to be a quite unfamiliar term to all iPhone users. That’s because usually, we call it restart instead. That is to say, a soft reset on your iPhone means a restart on your iPhone. A soft reset usually works as a fix when certain functions of iPhone don’t work and users do not know the reason why it would happen. For example, when there’s a problem with Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or when the iPhone speaker is not working, soft reset your iPhone, and the problem will probably be solved. ## Part 2. What is the Difference Between Soft Reset and Hard Reset As we now know that soft reset is actually restarted, we can understand how does it differ from a hard reset. A soft reset will not erase anything or change any settings on your iPhone, while a hard reset will erase all the content and settings on your iPhone. The hard reset is also called force restart, it would not erase the iPhone content either. People usually got confused about the hard reset and factory reset, a factory reset can also be used to solve iPhone problems. But it should be approached as the last resort because it would lead to data loss. ## Part 3. How to Soft Reset an iPhone How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6/7/8/X/XS/XR Step 1. Press and hold the side button until “slide to power off” appears. Step 2. Release the side button and slide the power switch right. Wait a few seconds to turn off your iPhone. Step 3. When the device is completely powered off, press and hold the side button again, wait until the Apple logo appears then release. How to Soft Reset an iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE If you have an iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE, then it will be different to manage a soft reset. In iPhone 5 series, the Sleep/Wake button is on the upper right top of the iPhone. Find the Sleep/Wake button, then the rest of the process remains the same. ![Soft Reset an iPhone](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-1.jpg) Soft Reset an iPhone ## Part 4. How to Hard Restart an iPhone Besides soft reset, you can also hard restart your iPhone. Hard reset is also called force restart, this would not erase your iPhone content and here’s how you can do it. Force Restart iPhone 8/8 (Plus)/X/XS/XR 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 side button. Step 4. When the Apple logo appears, release the button. Force Restart iPhone 7/7 (Plus) Step 1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button. Step 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. Force Restart iPhone 6s/ 6s (Plus) Step 1. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Step 2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons. ![How to Hard Reset an iPhone](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-2.png) How to Hard Reset an iPhone ## Part 5. How to Factory Reset an iPhone As we have mentioned before, if a soft reset can’t help fixing an iPhone problem, then you need to take advantage of a factory reset. Once again, the factory reset will erase all content and settings on your iPhone, please make sure you’ve made a backup before. Here are the detailed steps of factory reset an iPhone. Step 1. Go to Settings \> General on your iPhone. Step 2. Find and tap “Reset” under General. Step 3. Find and tap “Erase all content and Settings” Step 4. Enter your iPhone password and tap “Erase iPhone” to confirm. Wait for a few minutes, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased. ![How to Factory Reset an iPhone](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-3.jpg) How to Factory Reset an iPhone ## Part 6. How to Factory Reset iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS Now there are a bunch of third-party tools that also enable users to factory reset their iPhone. [PhoneRescue for iOS](https://www.imobie.com/phonerescue/ios-data-recovery.htm) is one of them. PhoneRescue for iOS is an iPhone and iOS system recovery tool. With this tool, you can find back accidentally deleted photos, contacts, and messages, etc. You can also repair iOS system problems and iTunes issues. Here we will introduce how to factory reset your iPhone with PhoneRescue for iOS, just keep reading. Step 1. [Download and launch](https://www.imobie.com/go/download.php?product=pri&id=5) PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer. Step 2. Choose Device Rescuer on the main interface. ![Enter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-4.png) Enter Device Rescuer on PhoneRescue for iOS Step 3. Connect your iPhone to the computer and select the Standard Mode and click the next button to continue. ![Select the Standard Mode](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/phonerescue-ios-how-to-soft-reset-iphone-5.png) Select the Standard Mode Step 4. Put your iPhone in the recovery mode follow the instruction below. ![Put iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/phonerescue-ios-put-iphone-in-recovery-mode.png) Put iPhone in Recovery Mode Step 5. Check the device info and download the repair firmware. ![Download Firmware](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/phonerescue-ios-download-the-firmware-on-iphone.png) Download Firmware Step 6. Once the firmware is downloaded, PhoneRescue for iOS will automatically start the repair process. ![Wait for the Repair Process to Finished](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/how-to-soft-reset-iphone-8.png) Wait for the Repair Process to Finished Step 7. When the repair process is finished, all your iPhone content and settings will be erased. This function is mainly used to fix iOS system problems such as iOS update failure and iPhone stuck in boot loop. ## The Bottom Line Hope you’ve had a better understanding of soft reset and hard reset now. Follow the steps we give and reset your iPhone to fix your problem. If you have any other good ideas, feel free to tell us in the comment area. ![Author Avatar](https://imobie-resource.com/en/support/img/joy.png) Member of iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iOS & Android related issues.
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