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Calculated Shard: 189 (from laksa053)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa189.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.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288","crawl_time":1775779370,"first_indexed_time":1652824402,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,lifewire!www,\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288 s443","src_root_hash":"14090157370174344989","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Restart an iPhone (All Models)","meta_descriptions":["iPhone frozen or having other issues? A soft or forced restart can solve a lot of problems quickly. Learn the options and steps to get your iPhone working again."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Both soft and forced restarts can solve a lot of problems quickly\nBy\nSam Costello\nWriter\nIthaca College\nSam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others.\nUpdated on May 17, 2023\nWhat to Know\nTo restart an iPhone X and later, press and hold the\nSide\nbutton and\nVolume Down\nbuttons simultaneously.\nEarlier models: Press and hold the\nSleep\/Wake\nbutton. When the power off slider appears, release\nSleep\/Wake\n.\nThis article explains how to quickly restart any iPhone. Need to return your phone to the condition it was in when it left the factory? Perform a\nfactory reset\ninstead.\nHow to Restart iPhone X and Later\nTo restart an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11\/XS\/XR\/X, follow these steps:\nPress and hold the\nSide\nbutton\nand\nVolume Down\nbuttons at the same time. Volume up works, too, but using it can accidentally take a screenshot.\nWhen the\nslide\nto power off\nslider appears, release the\nSide\nand\nVolume Down\nbuttons.\nMove the slider from left to right to shut down the phone.\nA good time to\nclean your iPhone screen\nis while the device is shut down. This ensures you don't accidentally press any options or accidentally change any settings.\nWait 15-30 seconds. When the iPhone is off, hold down the\nSide\nbutton again until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the\nSide\nbutton and let the phone start up.\nHow to Restart iPhone (All Other Models)\nTo restart all other iPhone models, follow these steps:\nPress and hold the \nSleep\/Wake\nbutton. On older models, it's on the top of the phone. On the iPhone 6 series and newer, it's on the right side.\nWhen the power off slider appears on the screen, release the \nSleep\/Wake\nbutton.\nMove the \npower off\nslider from left to right. This prompts the iPhone to shut down. A spinner displays on the screen indicating the shutdown is in progress. It may be dim and hard to see.\nWhen the phone shuts off, press and hold the\n Sleep\/Wake\nbutton.\nWhen the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the\nSleep\/Wake\nbutton and wait for the iPhone to finish restarting.\nHow to Force Restart iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS\/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE 2\nA basic soft restart solves many problems, but it doesn't solve them all. In some cases—such as when the phone is completely frozen and won't respond to pressing the Sleep\/Wake button—you need to try a\nforce restart. Neither a restart nor force restart deletes the data or settings on the iPhone, so there's nothing to worry about.\nOn iPhones with\nFace ID\n(the iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS\/XR, or iPhone X), the iPhone 8 series, or the iPhone SE 2, follow these steps to perform a force restart:\nPress and release the\nVolume Up\nbutton.\nPress and release the\nVolume Down\nbutton.\nPress and hold the\nSide\nbutton until you see the Apple Logo (ignore the\nslide to power off\nslider that appears) and then release it.\nWait while your phone restarts.\nHow to Force Restart iPhone (Other Models)\nA force restart, also known as a hard reset, restarts the phone and refreshes the \nmemory\nthat apps run in. It doesn't erase your data, but it does help the iPhone start from scratch. When you need to force restart an older iPhone model (except iPhone 7; that's in the next section), follow these steps:\nWith the phone screen facing you, hold the\n Sleep\/Wake\nbutton and the\nHome\nbutton at the same time.\nContinue to hold the buttons when the power off slider appears, don't release the buttons.\nWhen the Apple logo appears, release the\nSleep\/Wake\nbutton and the\nHome\nbutton.\nWait while the iPhone restarts.\nHow to Force Restart iPhone 7 Series \nThe process to restart the iPhone 7 series is slightly different. That's because the Home button isn't a physical button on these models; it's a\n3D Touch\npanel. As a result, Apple changed how these models are force restarted. \nWith the iPhone 7 series, hold the \nVolume Down\n button and the \nSleep\/Wake button\nat the same time until you see the Apple logo and then release the buttons and wait for the phone to restart.\nFAQ\nTo\ncreate a screen recording\n, go to\nSettings\n>\nControl Center\n>\nplus sign\n(\n+\n) next to\nScreen Recording\n. In\nControl Center\n, tap\nRecord\nand wait for countdown. When recording, the\nRecord\nbutton turns red.\nStarting with the iPhone X, Apple assigned new functions to the Side button on the side of the device. That button can be used to activate Siri, bring up the\nEmergency SOS feature\n, or other tasks. Because of this change, the restart process differs from the method used on earlier models.\nWas this page helpful?\nThanks for letting us know!\nGet the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day\nSubscribe\nTell us why!","attrs_markdown":"\n\nG\n\nA\n\nS\n\nREGULAR\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#main)\n\nMenu\n\n[Lifewire](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/)\n\nTech for Humans\n\n- [NEWS](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/news-4795879)\n  NEWS\n  \n  [See All News](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/news-4795879)\n  \n  [![A Dell Alienware gaming desktop with visible internal components and illuminated lighting details](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/6tlrmGPRoNMYWk7Ll7Ha8d0thcE=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/lifewire-dell-alien-gaming-desktop-4c37ca4078034a7290599d069c6f6edc.jpg) Our Review of the Alienware Aurora Gaming PC—and it's \\$550 off Right Now](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/dell-alienware-aurora-gaming-desktop-review-11932684)\n  \n  [![A lineup of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones showing their camera modules and styluses](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/YxWqaQpqC6j-1FZsYmJSprkBwNo=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-5eca4675c4e34040a4a71eded5b6df2b.jpg) Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Faster, Smarter, and More Private](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/samsung-galaxy-s26-officially-revealed-11914339)\n  \n  [![Closeup of a smartphone focusing on its camera lenses and side buttons](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/NZJtV8Ha6Ru-yXyDRJw6bWYXwTg=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/samsung-galaxy-s26-closeup-7f23fa1764bb4787a2f12170fe2c1727.jpg) Galaxy S26 Preorders Start at \\$900 Off on Verizon](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/galaxy-preorders-verizon-11914269)\n  \n  [![A robot pointing at paper next to a human hand](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/jMjLUktZrSktHuEkzEM6Y_RTY3Y=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-2204928862-a400a24f13bc45038cfce9bbf11ebc88.jpg) This Service Replicates Your Handwriting With AI](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/this-service-replicates-your-handwriting-with-ai-11914000)\n  \n  [![Numerous green three-dot chat icons on a field with a central prominent one](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/hidSJjFloRtvbPSnFUxqgMyCLuY=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-2227030763-486b0ec92c844875818c4f30e028f1c1.jpg) WhatsApp Could Soon Change How You Send Messages](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/whatsapp-scheduled-messages-11912817)\n  \n  [![Smartphone displaying a listening interface on the screen part of a virtual assistant feature](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/S7YuMi9C2nKzbF5JA035-T17pxs=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/new-bixby-oneui-8.5-983d3693fec7422095bb185832e53f7f.jpg) Bixby Update Improves Conversation](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/bixby-update-improves-conversation-11912019)\n  \n  [![A person with facial recognition markers within a focus frame](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/NhEiPdlt2qnJ5936bvcMY_lviAg=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-1047393260-c6c2ce0cabcd4626a1dc9775d59be25a.jpg) Parents Should Understand What Facial Age Checks Really Mean](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/biometric-id-rollout-kids-apps-11909555)\n  \n  [![Two hands holding smartphones against a clouded sky backdrop](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/KCl4jhb5jRPp7_0OuE3HTIfLHck=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/GettyImages-489921465-b23b409d369b47adb85fc448b472985d.jpg) Pixel 9 Quick Share Now Works With AirDrop](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/pixel-9-airdrop-support-11908564)\n  \n  [![Side view of a smart treadmill with a sleek design and a tablet holder on the front console](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/KH4c9ArGccL54eEfbFffCS1EOww=\/210x138\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/urevo-cybermega-smart-treadmill-profile-74f0dae40c1c4ea2934db9929d1a4906.jpg) This Smart Treadmill Is Built for Marathon Training](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/smart-treadmill-for-marathon-training-11908035)\n- [WHAT TO BUY](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/best-products-4781319)\n  WHAT TO BUY\n  \n  - 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His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others.\n\n[lifewire's editorial guidelines](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/about-us-5081224#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nUpdated on May 17, 2023\n\nIn This Article\n\nView All\n\nIn This Article\n\n- [Soft Restart iPhone X and Later](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-restart-iphone-x-and-later)\n- [Soft Restart All Other Models](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-restart-iphone-all-other-models)\n- [Force Restart iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, XS\/XR, X, 8, and SE 2 and 3](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-force-restart-iphone-13-iphone-12-iphone-11-iphone-xsxr-iphone-x-iphone-8-and-iphone-se-2)\n- [Force Restart All Other Models (exc. 7)](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-force-restart-iphone-other-models)\n- [Force Restart iPhone 7 Series](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-force-restart-iphone-7-series)\n- [Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-frequently-asked-questions-e7b6a08e-de4e-444a-abe9-1761d8d6cc25)\n\nClose\n\n### What to Know\n- To restart an iPhone X and later, press and hold the **Side** button and **Volume Down** buttons simultaneously.\n- Earlier models: Press and hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button. When the power off slider appears, release **Sleep\/Wake**.\n\nThis article explains how to quickly restart any iPhone. Need to return your phone to the condition it was in when it left the factory? Perform a [factory reset](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-reset-iphone-2000277) instead.\n\n## How to Restart iPhone X and Later\nTo restart an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11\/XS\/XR\/X, follow these steps:\n\n1. Press and hold the **Side** buttonand **Volume Down** buttons at the same time. Volume up works, too, but using it can accidentally take a screenshot.\n   ![iPhone X image showing placement of buttons]()\n   \n   ![iPhone X image showing placement of buttons](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/5eTPOovsRE-pNqzkFOuVtL84jE8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/iPhone-X-2-aa3f58df8fe34125a8f4de2602de8256.jpg)\n2. When the **slide** **to power off** slider appears, release the **Side** and **Volume Down** buttons.\n3. Move the slider from left to right to shut down the phone.\n   A good time to [clean your iPhone screen](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-clean-phone-screen-4688907) is while the device is shut down. This ensures you don't accidentally press any options or accidentally change any settings.\n4. Wait 15-30 seconds. When the iPhone is off, hold down the **Side** button again until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the **Side** button and let the phone start up.\n## How to Restart iPhone (All Other Models)\nTo restart all other iPhone models, follow these steps:\n\n1. Press and hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button. On older models, it's on the top of the phone. On the iPhone 6 series and newer, it's on the right side.\n2. When the power off slider appears on the screen, release the **Sleep\/Wake** button.\n3. Move the **power off** slider from left to right. This prompts the iPhone to shut down. A spinner displays on the screen indicating the shutdown is in progress. It may be dim and hard to see.\n4. When the phone shuts off, press and hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button.\n5. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the **Sleep\/Wake** button and wait for the iPhone to finish restarting.\n## How to Force Restart iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS\/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE 2\nA basic soft restart solves many problems, but it doesn't solve them all. In some cases—such as when the phone is completely frozen and won't respond to pressing the Sleep\/Wake button—you need to try aforce restart. Neither a restart nor force restart deletes the data or settings on the iPhone, so there's nothing to worry about.\n\nOn iPhones with [Face ID](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/face-id-4151714) (the iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS\/XR, or iPhone X), the iPhone 8 series, or the iPhone SE 2, follow these steps to perform a force restart:\n\n1. Press and release the **Volume Up** button.\n2. Press and release the **Volume Down** button.\n   ![iPhone 8 showing placement of buttons]()\n   \n   ![iPhone 8 showing placement of buttons](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/xJ_rzUnoyxBMrxCNHVHFyP4l7_I=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/iPhone-8-Series-2-af3b37f3cfb34d13b31a1caf8b285f7a.jpg)\n3. Press and hold the **Side** button until you see the Apple Logo (ignore the **slide to power off** slider that appears) and then release it.\n4. Wait while your phone restarts.\n## How to Force Restart iPhone (Other Models)\nA force restart, also known as a hard reset, restarts the phone and refreshes the [memory](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/smartphone-buying-guides-577502) that apps run in. It doesn't erase your data, but it does help the iPhone start from scratch. When you need to force restart an older iPhone model (except iPhone 7; that's in the next section), follow these steps:\n\n1. With the phone screen facing you, hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button and the **Home** button at the same time.\n   ![iPhone 6 image showing placement of buttons]()\n   \n   ![iPhone 6 image showing placement of buttons](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/5v2RvWNOyvR6JLOYb5HM-3TZEn8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/iPhone-6-Series-2-051867175da44ca88f019eebfcd74fe2.jpg)\n2. Continue to hold the buttons when the power off slider appears, don't release the buttons.\n3. When the Apple logo appears, release the **Sleep\/Wake** button and the **Home** button.\n4. Wait while the iPhone restarts.\n## How to Force Restart iPhone 7 Series\nThe process to restart the iPhone 7 series is slightly different. That's because the Home button isn't a physical button on these models; it's a [3D Touch](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-use-3d-touch-4587068) panel. As a result, Apple changed how these models are force restarted.\n\nWith the iPhone 7 series, hold the **Volume Down** button and the **Sleep\/Wake button** at the same time until you see the Apple logo and then release the buttons and wait for the phone to restart.\n\n![iPhone 7 image showing placement of buttons]()\n\n![iPhone 7 image showing placement of buttons](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/thmb\/qPkY-3th6w_2bBK4Rl3d_lmcD-c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/iPhone-7-Series-2-e8f0ee22f5b649f590db6ac019761e61.jpg)\n\n[How to Recalibrate the iPhone Battery](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/recalibrate-battery-on-iphone-5180160)\n\n## FAQ\n- How do I back up my iPhone?\n  To back up [using iCloud](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-backup-iphone-x-4780198), go to **Settings** \\> tap your name. Next, tap **iCloud** \\> **iCloud Backup** \\> **Back Up Now**. Alternatively, you can [back up your phone by connecting it to a Mac](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/back-up-iphone-without-itunes-4783790).\n- How do I screen record on my iPhone?\n  To [create a screen recording](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/screen-record-on-iphone-13-5201040), go to **Settings** \\> **Control Center** \\> **plus sign** (**\\+**) next to **Screen Recording**. In **Control Center**, tap **Record** and wait for countdown. When recording, the **Record** button turns red.\n- Why do different iPhones use different restart processes?\n  Starting with the iPhone X, Apple assigned new functions to the Side button on the side of the device. That button can be used to activate Siri, bring up the [Emergency SOS feature](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/iphone-sos-emergency-calls-4159596), or other tasks. 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His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others.\n\nUpdated on May 17, 2023\n\n### What to Know\n- To restart an iPhone X and later, press and hold the **Side** button and **Volume Down** buttons simultaneously.\n- Earlier models: Press and hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button. When the power off slider appears, release **Sleep\/Wake**.\n\nThis article explains how to quickly restart any iPhone. Need to return your phone to the condition it was in when it left the factory? Perform a [factory reset](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-reset-iphone-2000277) instead.\n\n## How to Restart iPhone X and Later\nTo restart an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11\/XS\/XR\/X, follow these steps:\n\n1. Press and hold the **Side** buttonand **Volume Down** buttons at the same time. Volume up works, too, but using it can accidentally take a screenshot.\n2. When the **slide** **to power off** slider appears, release the **Side** and **Volume Down** buttons.\n3. Move the slider from left to right to shut down the phone.\n   A good time to [clean your iPhone screen](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-clean-phone-screen-4688907) is while the device is shut down. This ensures you don't accidentally press any options or accidentally change any settings.\n4. Wait 15-30 seconds. When the iPhone is off, hold down the **Side** button again until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the **Side** button and let the phone start up.\n## How to Restart iPhone (All Other Models)\nTo restart all other iPhone models, follow these steps:\n\n1. Press and hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button. On older models, it's on the top of the phone. On the iPhone 6 series and newer, it's on the right side.\n2. When the power off slider appears on the screen, release the **Sleep\/Wake** button.\n3. Move the **power off** slider from left to right. This prompts the iPhone to shut down. A spinner displays on the screen indicating the shutdown is in progress. It may be dim and hard to see.\n4. When the phone shuts off, press and hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button.\n5. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the **Sleep\/Wake** button and wait for the iPhone to finish restarting.\n## How to Force Restart iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS\/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE 2\nA basic soft restart solves many problems, but it doesn't solve them all. In some cases—such as when the phone is completely frozen and won't respond to pressing the Sleep\/Wake button—you need to try aforce restart. Neither a restart nor force restart deletes the data or settings on the iPhone, so there's nothing to worry about.\n\nOn iPhones with [Face ID](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/face-id-4151714) (the iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS\/XR, or iPhone X), the iPhone 8 series, or the iPhone SE 2, follow these steps to perform a force restart:\n\n1. Press and release the **Volume Up** button.\n2. Press and release the **Volume Down** button.\n3. Press and hold the **Side** button until you see the Apple Logo (ignore the **slide to power off** slider that appears) and then release it.\n4. Wait while your phone restarts.\n## How to Force Restart iPhone (Other Models)\nA force restart, also known as a hard reset, restarts the phone and refreshes the [memory](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/smartphone-buying-guides-577502) that apps run in. It doesn't erase your data, but it does help the iPhone start from scratch. When you need to force restart an older iPhone model (except iPhone 7; that's in the next section), follow these steps:\n\n1. With the phone screen facing you, hold the **Sleep\/Wake** button and the **Home** button at the same time.\n2. Continue to hold the buttons when the power off slider appears, don't release the buttons.\n3. When the Apple logo appears, release the **Sleep\/Wake** button and the **Home** button.\n4. Wait while the iPhone restarts.\n## How to Force Restart iPhone 7 Series\nThe process to restart the iPhone 7 series is slightly different. That's because the Home button isn't a physical button on these models; it's a [3D Touch](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-to-use-3d-touch-4587068) panel. As a result, Apple changed how these models are force restarted.\n\nWith the iPhone 7 series, hold the **Volume Down** button and the **Sleep\/Wake button** at the same time until you see the Apple logo and then release the buttons and wait for the phone to restart.\n\n## FAQ\n- To [create a screen recording](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/screen-record-on-iphone-13-5201040), go to **Settings** \\> **Control Center** \\> **plus sign** (**\\+**) next to **Screen Recording**. In **Control Center**, tap **Record** and wait for countdown. When recording, the **Record** button turns red.\n- Starting with the iPhone X, Apple assigned new functions to the Side button on the side of the device. That button can be used to activate Siri, bring up the [Emergency SOS feature](https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/iphone-sos-emergency-calls-4159596), or other tasks. 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Boilerpipe Text	Both soft and forced restarts can solve a lot of problems quickly By Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. Updated on May 17, 2023 What to Know To restart an iPhone X and later, press and hold the Side button and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. Earlier models: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. When the power off slider appears, release Sleep/Wake . This article explains how to quickly restart any iPhone. Need to return your phone to the condition it was in when it left the factory? Perform a factory reset instead. How to Restart iPhone X and Later To restart an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11/XS/XR/X, follow these steps: Press and hold the Side button and Volume Down buttons at the same time. Volume up works, too, but using it can accidentally take a screenshot. When the slide to power off slider appears, release the Side and Volume Down buttons. Move the slider from left to right to shut down the phone. A good time to clean your iPhone screen is while the device is shut down. This ensures you don't accidentally press any options or accidentally change any settings. Wait 15-30 seconds. When the iPhone is off, hold down the Side button again until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the Side button and let the phone start up. How to Restart iPhone (All Other Models) To restart all other iPhone models, follow these steps: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. On older models, it's on the top of the phone. On the iPhone 6 series and newer, it's on the right side. When the power off slider appears on the screen, release the Sleep/Wake button. Move the power off slider from left to right. This prompts the iPhone to shut down. A spinner displays on the screen indicating the shutdown is in progress. It may be dim and hard to see. When the phone shuts off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the Sleep/Wake button and wait for the iPhone to finish restarting. How to Force Restart iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE 2 A basic soft restart solves many problems, but it doesn't solve them all. In some cases—such as when the phone is completely frozen and won't respond to pressing the Sleep/Wake button—you need to try a force restart. Neither a restart nor force restart deletes the data or settings on the iPhone, so there's nothing to worry about. On iPhones with Face ID (the iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS/XR, or iPhone X), the iPhone 8 series, or the iPhone SE 2, follow these steps to perform a force restart: Press and release the Volume Up button. Press and release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple Logo (ignore the slide to power off slider that appears) and then release it. Wait while your phone restarts. How to Force Restart iPhone (Other Models) A force restart, also known as a hard reset, restarts the phone and refreshes the memory that apps run in. It doesn't erase your data, but it does help the iPhone start from scratch. When you need to force restart an older iPhone model (except iPhone 7; that's in the next section), follow these steps: With the phone screen facing you, hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. Continue to hold the buttons when the power off slider appears, don't release the buttons. When the Apple logo appears, release the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. Wait while the iPhone restarts. How to Force Restart iPhone 7 Series The process to restart the iPhone 7 series is slightly different. That's because the Home button isn't a physical button on these models; it's a 3D Touch panel. As a result, Apple changed how these models are force restarted. With the iPhone 7 series, hold the Volume Down button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time until you see the Apple logo and then release the buttons and wait for the phone to restart. FAQ To create a screen recording , go to Settings > Control Center > plus sign ( + ) next to Screen Recording . In Control Center , tap Record and wait for countdown. When recording, the Record button turns red. Starting with the iPhone X, Apple assigned new functions to the Side button on the side of the device. That button can be used to activate Siri, bring up the Emergency SOS feature , or other tasks. Because of this change, the restart process differs from the method used on earlier models. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why!
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His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. [lifewire's editorial guidelines](https://www.lifewire.com/about-us-5081224#toc-editorial-guidelines) Updated on May 17, 2023 In This Article View All In This Article - [Soft Restart iPhone X and Later](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-restart-iphone-x-and-later) - [Soft Restart All Other Models](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-restart-iphone-all-other-models) - [Force Restart iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, XS/XR, X, 8, and SE 2 and 3](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-force-restart-iphone-13-iphone-12-iphone-11-iphone-xsxr-iphone-x-iphone-8-and-iphone-se-2) - [Force Restart All Other Models (exc. 7)](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-force-restart-iphone-other-models) - [Force Restart iPhone 7 Series](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-how-to-force-restart-iphone-7-series) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288#toc-frequently-asked-questions-e7b6a08e-de4e-444a-abe9-1761d8d6cc25) Close ### What to Know - To restart an iPhone X and later, press and hold the Side button and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. - Earlier models: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. When the power off slider appears, release Sleep/Wake. This article explains how to quickly restart any iPhone. Need to return your phone to the condition it was in when it left the factory? Perform a [factory reset](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-reset-iphone-2000277) instead. ## How to Restart iPhone X and Later To restart an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11/XS/XR/X, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Side buttonand Volume Down buttons at the same time. Volume up works, too, but using it can accidentally take a screenshot. ![iPhone X image showing placement of buttons]() ![iPhone X image showing placement of buttons](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/5eTPOovsRE-pNqzkFOuVtL84jE8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/iPhone-X-2-aa3f58df8fe34125a8f4de2602de8256.jpg) 2. When the slide to power off slider appears, release the Side and Volume Down buttons. 3. Move the slider from left to right to shut down the phone. A good time to [clean your iPhone screen](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clean-phone-screen-4688907) is while the device is shut down. This ensures you don't accidentally press any options or accidentally change any settings. 4. Wait 15-30 seconds. When the iPhone is off, hold down the Side button again until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the Side button and let the phone start up. ## How to Restart iPhone (All Other Models) To restart all other iPhone models, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. On older models, it's on the top of the phone. On the iPhone 6 series and newer, it's on the right side. 2. When the power off slider appears on the screen, release the Sleep/Wake button. 3. Move the power off slider from left to right. This prompts the iPhone to shut down. A spinner displays on the screen indicating the shutdown is in progress. It may be dim and hard to see. 4. When the phone shuts off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. 5. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the Sleep/Wake button and wait for the iPhone to finish restarting. ## How to Force Restart iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE 2 A basic soft restart solves many problems, but it doesn't solve them all. In some cases—such as when the phone is completely frozen and won't respond to pressing the Sleep/Wake button—you need to try aforce restart. Neither a restart nor force restart deletes the data or settings on the iPhone, so there's nothing to worry about. On iPhones with [Face ID](https://www.lifewire.com/face-id-4151714) (the iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS/XR, or iPhone X), the iPhone 8 series, or the iPhone SE 2, follow these steps to perform a force restart: 1. Press and release the Volume Up button. 2. Press and release the Volume Down button. ![iPhone 8 showing placement of buttons]() ![iPhone 8 showing placement of buttons](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/xJ_rzUnoyxBMrxCNHVHFyP4l7_I=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/iPhone-8-Series-2-af3b37f3cfb34d13b31a1caf8b285f7a.jpg) 3. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple Logo (ignore the slide to power off slider that appears) and then release it. 4. Wait while your phone restarts. ## How to Force Restart iPhone (Other Models) A force restart, also known as a hard reset, restarts the phone and refreshes the [memory](https://www.lifewire.com/smartphone-buying-guides-577502) that apps run in. It doesn't erase your data, but it does help the iPhone start from scratch. When you need to force restart an older iPhone model (except iPhone 7; that's in the next section), follow these steps: 1. With the phone screen facing you, hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. ![iPhone 6 image showing placement of buttons]() ![iPhone 6 image showing placement of buttons](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/5v2RvWNOyvR6JLOYb5HM-3TZEn8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/iPhone-6-Series-2-051867175da44ca88f019eebfcd74fe2.jpg) 2. Continue to hold the buttons when the power off slider appears, don't release the buttons. 3. When the Apple logo appears, release the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. 4. Wait while the iPhone restarts. ## How to Force Restart iPhone 7 Series The process to restart the iPhone 7 series is slightly different. That's because the Home button isn't a physical button on these models; it's a [3D Touch](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-3d-touch-4587068) panel. As a result, Apple changed how these models are force restarted. With the iPhone 7 series, hold the Volume Down button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time until you see the Apple logo and then release the buttons and wait for the phone to restart. ![iPhone 7 image showing placement of buttons]() ![iPhone 7 image showing placement of buttons](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/qPkY-3th6w_2bBK4Rl3d_lmcD-c=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/iPhone-7-Series-2-e8f0ee22f5b649f590db6ac019761e61.jpg) [How to Recalibrate the iPhone Battery](https://www.lifewire.com/recalibrate-battery-on-iphone-5180160) ## FAQ - How do I back up my iPhone? To back up [using iCloud](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-backup-iphone-x-4780198), go to Settings \> tap your name. Next, tap iCloud \> iCloud Backup \> Back Up Now. Alternatively, you can [back up your phone by connecting it to a Mac](https://www.lifewire.com/back-up-iphone-without-itunes-4783790). - How do I screen record on my iPhone? To [create a screen recording](https://www.lifewire.com/screen-record-on-iphone-13-5201040), go to Settings \> Control Center \> plus sign (\+) next to Screen Recording. In Control Center, tap Record and wait for countdown. When recording, the Record button turns red. - Why do different iPhones use different restart processes? Starting with the iPhone X, Apple assigned new functions to the Side button on the side of the device. That button can be used to activate Siri, bring up the [Emergency SOS feature](https://www.lifewire.com/iphone-sos-emergency-calls-4159596), or other tasks. Because of this change, the restart process differs from the method used on earlier models. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know\! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day [Subscribe](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-restart-iphone-2000288) Tell us why\! 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Readable Markdown	Both soft and forced restarts can solve a lot of problems quickly By [Sam Costello](https://www.lifewire.com/sam-costello-1998859) ![Sam Costello](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/ZLYdAdaxE4eqTAsLktx9-ylw3IU=/200x200/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/SamCostello-d7fcf106ec2048ccb06d1e2190b3396d.jpg) Writer - Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. Updated on May 17, 2023 ### What to Know - To restart an iPhone X and later, press and hold the Side button and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. - Earlier models: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. When the power off slider appears, release Sleep/Wake. This article explains how to quickly restart any iPhone. Need to return your phone to the condition it was in when it left the factory? Perform a [factory reset](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-reset-iphone-2000277) instead. ## How to Restart iPhone X and Later To restart an iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or iPhone 11/XS/XR/X, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Side buttonand Volume Down buttons at the same time. Volume up works, too, but using it can accidentally take a screenshot. 2. When the slide to power off slider appears, release the Side and Volume Down buttons. 3. Move the slider from left to right to shut down the phone. A good time to [clean your iPhone screen](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clean-phone-screen-4688907) is while the device is shut down. This ensures you don't accidentally press any options or accidentally change any settings. 4. Wait 15-30 seconds. When the iPhone is off, hold down the Side button again until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the Side button and let the phone start up. ## How to Restart iPhone (All Other Models) To restart all other iPhone models, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. On older models, it's on the top of the phone. On the iPhone 6 series and newer, it's on the right side. 2. When the power off slider appears on the screen, release the Sleep/Wake button. 3. Move the power off slider from left to right. This prompts the iPhone to shut down. A spinner displays on the screen indicating the shutdown is in progress. It may be dim and hard to see. 4. When the phone shuts off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button. 5. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the Sleep/Wake button and wait for the iPhone to finish restarting. ## How to Force Restart iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS/XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone SE 2 A basic soft restart solves many problems, but it doesn't solve them all. In some cases—such as when the phone is completely frozen and won't respond to pressing the Sleep/Wake button—you need to try aforce restart. Neither a restart nor force restart deletes the data or settings on the iPhone, so there's nothing to worry about. On iPhones with [Face ID](https://www.lifewire.com/face-id-4151714) (the iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS/XR, or iPhone X), the iPhone 8 series, or the iPhone SE 2, follow these steps to perform a force restart: 1. Press and release the Volume Up button. 2. Press and release the Volume Down button. 3. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple Logo (ignore the slide to power off slider that appears) and then release it. 4. Wait while your phone restarts. ## How to Force Restart iPhone (Other Models) A force restart, also known as a hard reset, restarts the phone and refreshes the [memory](https://www.lifewire.com/smartphone-buying-guides-577502) that apps run in. It doesn't erase your data, but it does help the iPhone start from scratch. When you need to force restart an older iPhone model (except iPhone 7; that's in the next section), follow these steps: 1. With the phone screen facing you, hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. 2. Continue to hold the buttons when the power off slider appears, don't release the buttons. 3. When the Apple logo appears, release the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button. 4. Wait while the iPhone restarts. ## How to Force Restart iPhone 7 Series The process to restart the iPhone 7 series is slightly different. That's because the Home button isn't a physical button on these models; it's a [3D Touch](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-3d-touch-4587068) panel. As a result, Apple changed how these models are force restarted. With the iPhone 7 series, hold the Volume Down button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time until you see the Apple logo and then release the buttons and wait for the phone to restart. ## FAQ - To [create a screen recording](https://www.lifewire.com/screen-record-on-iphone-13-5201040), go to Settings \> Control Center \> plus sign (\+) next to Screen Recording. In Control Center, tap Record and wait for countdown. When recording, the Record button turns red. - Starting with the iPhone X, Apple assigned new functions to the Side button on the side of the device. That button can be used to activate Siri, bring up the [Emergency SOS feature](https://www.lifewire.com/iphone-sos-emergency-calls-4159596), or other tasks. Because of this change, the restart process differs from the method used on earlier models. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know\! 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