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Calculated Shard: 17 (from laksa103)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa017.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.makeuseof.com/iphone-soft-reset/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.makeuseof.com/iphone-soft-reset/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/iphone-soft-reset\/","crawl_time":1763302800,"first_indexed_time":1666294441,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,makeuseof!www,\/iphone-soft-reset\/ s443","src_root_hash":"8015183094204371817","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Soft Reset Your iPhone","meta_descriptions":["Soft resetting should be one of your first troubleshooting steps whenever you face issues on your iPhone. Here, we'll teach you how to do that."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"It's normal for all tech gadgets to have a hiccup now and then. Fortunately, you can often resolve the problem at home without any cost. The solution is to soft reset your device. Let's first quickly look at what an iPhone soft reset does. Then, we'll go through the steps on how to soft reset an iPhone, depending on the model you own. \n                        What Is an iPhone Soft Reset?\n                A soft reset is also known as a force restart. A soft reset differs from a \"normal\" restart. The latter simply involves turning off your iPhone and turning it on again. You can  restart your iPhone even if the buttons are broken . Take note that a soft reset also differs from a hard reset. When you hard reset or  factory reset your iPhone , the procedure erases your iPhone's data and restores your device to its blank, default state, as though you just bought it. You'll likely soft reset your iPhone when it's completely frozen. For example,  when your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo . A soft reset does not erase any data. \n                        How to Soft Reset an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), or Later\n                If you own an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, or other newer models, follow these steps to soft reset your iPhone: \n                                        Press the  Volume Up  button once and release it.\n                         \n                                        Press the  Volume Down  button once and release it.\n                         \n                                        Press and hold the  Side  button until you see the Apple logo. You can now release the  Side  button.\n                         It's important to press each button in immediate succession. However, you don't need to rush through the steps urgently. Pacing it at one button per second is sufficient. \n                        How to Soft Reset an iPhone 7\n                The steps to soft reset an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus are more direct. You just need to do the following: \n                                        Press and hold the  Volume Down  button and the  Side  button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo.\n                         \n                                        Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons.\n                         \n                        How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st Generation), or Earlier\n                 It's also easy to soft reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st generation), and other models that came before them. Here's how: \n                                        Press and hold the  Home  button and the  Side  (or  Top ) button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo.\n                         \n                                        Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons, just like the other two ways to soft reset your iPhone.\n                         \n                        Carry Out an iPhone Soft Reset Easily\n                Whenever you face issues with your device, a quick go-to solution is to simply soft reset your iPhone. The methods vary slightly among the different iPhone models, but they're easy to carry out once you know the steps. However, if the problem persists, you might need to put your iPhone in recovery mode and reinstall iOS. Just don't forget to back up all your data before you do that.","attrs_markdown":"Menu\n\n[![MUO logo](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/assets\/images\/muo-logo-full-colored-light.svg?v=3.1)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/)\n\nSign in now\n\nClose\n\n- - PC & Mobile Submenu\n    - [Windows](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/windows\/)\n    - [Android](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/google-android\/)\n    - [iPhone](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/ios\/)\n  - Technical Submenu\n    - [Tech Explained](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/technology-explained\/)\n    - [Security](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/security\/)\n  - Lifestyle Submenu\n    - [Productivity](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/productivity\/)\n    - [Creative](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/creative\/)\n  - [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/entertainment\/)\n    Submenu\n    - [Streaming](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/streaming\/)\n    - [Internet](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/web-based\/)\n  - [Home](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/home\/)\n  - [News](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/category\/news\/)\n  - [Free Cheat Sheets](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/cheat-sheet\/)\n\n- [Sign in](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/iphone-soft-reset\/)\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/page\/newsletter\/)\n\nMenu\n\n[![MUO logo](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/assets\/images\/muo-logo-icon-colored-light.svg?v=3.1)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/)\n\nFollow\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nMore Action\n\nSign in now\n\n[Windows 11](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/windows-11\/)\n\n[ChatGPT](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/chatgpt\/)\n\n[iPhone Help](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/iphone-troubleshooting\/)\n\n[Facebook Help](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/facebook\/)\n\n[Avoiding Scams](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/scam\/)\n\n[Emojis Explained](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/top-emojis-explained-cheat-sheet\/)\n\n[Free Movie Streaming](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/free-movie-streaming-sites-no-sign-up\/)\n\nClose\n\n# How to Soft Reset Your iPhone\n![hand holding iphone showing home screen with artwork in background](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MUO-Featured-Image-\\(Fixed-Size\\)-\\(3\\).jpg?&fit=crop&w=1600&h=900)\n\nNo attribution - from Unsplash  \n https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cfV8CtFQyjs\n\n[![4](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F62c981a0690a1-IMG_2864.jpeg?fit=crop&w=90&h=90)](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/author\/denise-lim\/)\n\nBy  [Denise Lim](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/author\/denise-lim\/)\n\nPublished Oct 20, 2022\n\nDenise is a Senior Writer for MUO’s iPhone section. She has been an avid user of Apple’s devices for a decade, with her first gadget being the iPhone 6. Since 2020, she has written a variety of how-to and troubleshooting guides on Apple devices for tech-focused businesses and websites.  \n   \n She graduated with a double major in Marketing and Management and is currently researching about films for her Master's thesis. When she is not writing, she reads up smartphone photography tips obsessively to take the best pictures of her cats.\n\n[Sign in to your MUO account]()\n\nfollow\n\nFollow\n\nfollowed\n\nFollowed\n\nLike\n\nLike\n\nLog in\n\nHere is a fact-based summary of the story contents:\n\nTry something different:\n\nShow me the facts\n\nExplain it like I’m 5\n\nGive me a lighthearted recap\n\nIt's normal for all tech gadgets to have a hiccup now and then. Fortunately, you can often resolve the problem at home without any cost. The solution is to soft reset your device.\n\nLet's first quickly look at what an iPhone soft reset does. Then, we'll go through the steps on how to soft reset an iPhone, depending on the model you own.\n\n## What Is an iPhone Soft Reset?\n![hand holding iphone showing home screen](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MUO-in-article-image-\\(1200px-by-600px-21-ratio\\)-\\(14\\).jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5)\n\nNo attribution - from Unsplash  \n https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/1UAClTzC-Vk\n\nA soft reset is also known as a force restart. A soft reset differs from a \"normal\" restart. The latter simply involves turning off your iPhone and turning it on again. You can [restart your iPhone even if the buttons are broken](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/how-to-restart-any-iphone-even-if-the-buttons-are-broken\/).\n\nTake note that a soft reset also differs from a hard reset. When you hard reset or [factory reset your iPhone](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/best-methods-factory-reset-iphone-without-password-ios-beta-16\/), the procedure erases your iPhone's data and restores your device to its blank, default state, as though you just bought it.\n\nYou'll likely soft reset your iPhone when it's completely frozen. For example, [when your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo](https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/fix-iphone-stuck-apple-logo\/). A soft reset does not erase any data.\n\n## How to Soft Reset an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), or Later\nIf you own an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, or other newer models, follow these steps to soft reset your iPhone:\n\n1. Press the **Volume Up** button once and release it.\n2. Press the **Volume Down** button once and release it.\n3. Press and hold the **Side** button until you see the Apple logo. You can now release the **Side** button.\n\nIt's important to press each button in immediate succession. However, you don't need to rush through the steps urgently. Pacing it at one button per second is sufficient.\n\n## How to Soft Reset an iPhone 7\nThe steps to soft reset an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus are more direct. You just need to do the following:\n\n1. Press and hold the **Volume Down** button and the **Side** button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo.\n2. Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons.\n## How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st Generation), or Earlier\n![silver iphone 6 on phone stand ](https:\/\/static0.makeuseofimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MUO-in-article-image-\\(1200px-by-600px-21-ratio\\)-\\(15\\).jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5)\n\nNo attribution - from Unsplash  \n https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/y90\\_oqvnbLE\n\nIt's also easy to soft reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st generation), and other models that came before them. Here's how:\n\n1. 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Boilerpipe Text	It's normal for all tech gadgets to have a hiccup now and then. Fortunately, you can often resolve the problem at home without any cost. The solution is to soft reset your device. Let's first quickly look at what an iPhone soft reset does. Then, we'll go through the steps on how to soft reset an iPhone, depending on the model you own. What Is an iPhone Soft Reset? A soft reset is also known as a force restart. A soft reset differs from a "normal" restart. The latter simply involves turning off your iPhone and turning it on again. You can restart your iPhone even if the buttons are broken . Take note that a soft reset also differs from a hard reset. When you hard reset or factory reset your iPhone , the procedure erases your iPhone's data and restores your device to its blank, default state, as though you just bought it. You'll likely soft reset your iPhone when it's completely frozen. For example, when your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo . A soft reset does not erase any data. How to Soft Reset an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), or Later If you own an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, or other newer models, follow these steps to soft reset your iPhone: Press the Volume Up button once and release it. Press the Volume Down button once and release it. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo. You can now release the Side button. It's important to press each button in immediate succession. However, you don't need to rush through the steps urgently. Pacing it at one button per second is sufficient. How to Soft Reset an iPhone 7 The steps to soft reset an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus are more direct. You just need to do the following: Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Side button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons. How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st Generation), or Earlier It's also easy to soft reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st generation), and other models that came before them. Here's how: Press and hold the Home button and the Side (or Top ) button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons, just like the other two ways to soft reset your iPhone. Carry Out an iPhone Soft Reset Easily Whenever you face issues with your device, a quick go-to solution is to simply soft reset your iPhone. The methods vary slightly among the different iPhone models, but they're easy to carry out once you know the steps. However, if the problem persists, you might need to put your iPhone in recovery mode and reinstall iOS. Just don't forget to back up all your data before you do that.
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She has been an avid user of Apple’s devices for a decade, with her first gadget being the iPhone 6. Since 2020, she has written a variety of how-to and troubleshooting guides on Apple devices for tech-focused businesses and websites. She graduated with a double major in Marketing and Management and is currently researching about films for her Master's thesis. When she is not writing, she reads up smartphone photography tips obsessively to take the best pictures of her cats. [Sign in to your MUO account]() follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap It's normal for all tech gadgets to have a hiccup now and then. Fortunately, you can often resolve the problem at home without any cost. The solution is to soft reset your device. Let's first quickly look at what an iPhone soft reset does. Then, we'll go through the steps on how to soft reset an iPhone, depending on the model you own. ## What Is an iPhone Soft Reset? ![hand holding iphone showing home screen](https://static0.makeuseofimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MUO-in-article-image-\(1200px-by-600px-21-ratio\)-\(14\).jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5) No attribution - from Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/1UAClTzC-Vk A soft reset is also known as a force restart. A soft reset differs from a "normal" restart. The latter simply involves turning off your iPhone and turning it on again. You can [restart your iPhone even if the buttons are broken](https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-restart-any-iphone-even-if-the-buttons-are-broken/). Take note that a soft reset also differs from a hard reset. When you hard reset or [factory reset your iPhone](https://www.makeuseof.com/best-methods-factory-reset-iphone-without-password-ios-beta-16/), the procedure erases your iPhone's data and restores your device to its blank, default state, as though you just bought it. You'll likely soft reset your iPhone when it's completely frozen. For example, [when your iPhone is stuck on the Apple logo](https://www.makeuseof.com/fix-iphone-stuck-apple-logo/). A soft reset does not erase any data. ## How to Soft Reset an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), or Later If you own an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone X, or other newer models, follow these steps to soft reset your iPhone: 1. Press the Volume Up button once and release it. 2. Press the Volume Down button once and release it. 3. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo. You can now release the Side button. It's important to press each button in immediate succession. However, you don't need to rush through the steps urgently. Pacing it at one button per second is sufficient. ## How to Soft Reset an iPhone 7 The steps to soft reset an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus are more direct. You just need to do the following: 1. Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Side button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. 2. Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons. ## How to Soft Reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st Generation), or Earlier ![silver iphone 6 on phone stand ](https://static0.makeuseofimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MUO-in-article-image-\(1200px-by-600px-21-ratio\)-\(15\).jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5) No attribution - from Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/y90\_oqvnbLE It's also easy to soft reset an iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st generation), and other models that came before them. Here's how: 1. Press and hold the Home button and the Side (or Top) button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. 2. Once the logo shows up, you can release both buttons, just like the other two ways to soft reset your iPhone. ## Carry Out an iPhone Soft Reset Easily Whenever you face issues with your device, a quick go-to solution is to simply soft reset your iPhone. The methods vary slightly among the different iPhone models, but they're easy to carry out once you know the steps. However, if the problem persists, you might need to put your iPhone in recovery mode and reinstall iOS. 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