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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone","crawl_time":1775198208,"first_indexed_time":1508580527,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,wikihow!www,\/Reboot-an-iPhone s443","src_root_hash":"12431216878206919092","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Reboot an iPhone (Soft & Hard Reset)","meta_descriptions":["Force your iPhone to restart with these steps There are three ways to reboot an iPhone if it's acting peculiar (like slow and unresponsive): a restart (also called a soft reset), a forced reset (also called a hard reset), and a factory..."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Download Article\nForce your iPhone to restart with these steps\nDownload Article\nSoft Reset\n|\nHard Reset\n|\nFactory Reset Without a Computer\n|\nFactory Reset With a Computer\n|\nHow Do You Reset Your iPhone?\n|\nQ&A\nThere are three ways to reboot an iPhone if it's acting peculiar (like slow and unresponsive): a restart (also called a soft reset), a forced reset (also called a hard reset), and a factory reset. If your device is freezing or malfunctioning, it's best to first try a\nhard reset\n, and if that doesn't work to resolve your glitch, then to try the\nfactory reset\n, which restores your phone to factory default settings.  Factory resets should only be used as a last resort since they result in losing data, settings, and any apps you have set up. You may want to take your iPhone into the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment before trying the factory reset, as it could result in permanent data loss.\nHow to Force a Hard Reset on iPhone\nPress and hold the Volume down button while pressing the Sleep\/Wake button.\nHold the buttons for 10 seconds or until the iPhone turns off.\nLet go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears.\nThe steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.\n[1]\nFor\niPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier\n, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep\/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.\n[2]\nFor\niPhone 7\n, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep\/Wake buttons.\nFor\niPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd\/3rd generations)\n, press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.\n[3]\nIf your phone is unresponsive, you will need to\nhard reset\nyour iPhone.\n[4]\nAdvertisement\nWait about 30 seconds before continuing to the next step.\nPress the top button (SE 1, 5 or earlier), or press the side button (SE 3, SE 2, 8, 7, 6S, 6) or press the right-side button (X or later) until you see the Apple logo appear.\n[5]\nAdvertisement\nThe steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.\nIf you have an\niPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier\n, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep\/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.\n[6]\nFor\niPhone 7\n, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep\/Wake buttons.\nFor\niPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd\/3rd generations)\n, press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.\n[7]\nThis will take anywhere from 15-60 seconds.\n[8]\nIgnore the prompt to power off your phone. If you power off your phone, you are not performing the hard reset. To continue with the hard reset, keep holding the buttons down simultaneously.\nYou have now completed the hard reset successfully.\nDon't be alarmed that it takes quite a while to load from the Apple logo to the main screen. This is normal.\n[9]\nAdvertisement\nSince this process erases all the data and settings from your phone, you'll want a backup to ensure that you can get it back to normal.\n[10]\nYou can backup with iCloud, Finder (if you're using macOS Catalina or later), or iTunes (if you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows).\n[11]\n[12]\nYou can do this by tapping the gear app icon.\nIt's usually in the third grouping of options next to a gear icon.\n[13]\nYou'll find this at the bottom of the menu.\n[14]\nThis second item in the menu will erase everything from your iPhone and restart it as a new phone.\n[15]\nTap\nContinue\nthen enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you'll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode. Before your phone resets, it will try to make an iCloud backup if it's enabled.\nEnter your Apple ID and password if prompted then tap\nTurn Off\n. You'll see this if you have Find My and Activation Lock enabled.\n[16]\nThis option is in a menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen. You'll see a progress bar under an Apple logo that lets you know how your phone is progressing with restarting.\nIt's possible that an app or piece of data in your last backup is causing the glitch. If your phone is glitching again after restoring the backup, try restoring to an earlier backup. If you still experience problems, perform the factory reset but do not restore any backup, or consult an Apple Genius Bar employee.\nAdvertisement\nTo do this, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap\nFind My\n, and tap\nFind My iPhone\n. Tap the switch to toggle it off.\n[17]\nYou won't be able to restart or reactivate your phone after a factory reset if you don't turn off Find My.\nYou can also find these settings from iCloud.com in \"Find My.\"\nUsing the lightning to USB cable that came with your phone, plug it into one of the USB ports on your computer.\n[18]\nIf you're using macOS Catalina or later, you'll use Finder. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows computers, iTunes will work for you.\nIf you haven't used this computer recently, you may need to tap\nTrust\non your iPhone and enter your passcode to continue.\n[19]\nIn Finder, you'll find this under the\nGeneral\ntab. In iTunes, this is in the\nSummary\ntab.\n[20]\nYou may be prompted to make a backup, then click\nRestore\nto continue.\n[21]\nAdvertisement\nSearch\nAdd New Question\nQuestion\nI am unable to send a text to my daughter. I have rebooted, but the message still says undelivered. What's wrong?\nLiving Concrete\nTop Answerer\nIs your iPhone activated? Does it have service? Your iPhone must be activated and must have connectivity in order to send texts.\nQuestion\nIf an iPhone says no service, what could be the problem?\nCommunity Answer\nIt may be that you're in a rural area far from any cell towers, there could be no SIM card in the phone, or you could have a SIM card in it that doesn't have active service from a provider.\nAsk a Question\n200 characters left\nInclude your email address to get a message when this question is answered.\nSubmit\nAdvertisement\nThanks for submitting a tip for review!\nReferences\n↑\nLinh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview\n↑\nLinh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview\n↑\nLinh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview\n↑\nhttps:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6\/ios\n↑\nhttps:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/118259\n↑\nLinh Le. 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Linh Le is a Certified Mobile Repair Specialist and the Owner of SC Mobile Repairs in San Clemente, California. With more than 12 years of experience, he specializes in smartphone, tablet, and smartwatch hardware repair. Linh has an iTech Mobile Device Repair Certification and an iOS Certification. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from The Franciscan University of Steubenville.   \n  \n There are [8 references](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#References) cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.   \n  \n This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.   \n  \n This article has been viewed 74,774 times.\n\nThere are three ways to reboot an iPhone if it's acting peculiar (like slow and unresponsive): a restart (also called a soft reset), a forced reset (also called a hard reset), and a factory reset. If your device is freezing or malfunctioning, it's best to first try a **hard reset**, and if that doesn't work to resolve your glitch, then to try the **factory reset**, which restores your phone to factory default settings. Factory resets should only be used as a last resort since they result in losing data, settings, and any apps you have set up. You may want to take your iPhone into the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment before trying the factory reset, as it could result in permanent data loss.\n\n## How to Force a Hard Reset on iPhone\n1. Press and hold the Volume down button while pressing the Sleep\/Wake button.\n2. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds or until the iPhone turns off.\n3. Let go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears.\n## Steps\nMethod 1\n\nMethod 1 of 4:\n\n### Soft Reset\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Press and hold the correct buttons.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ab\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg)\n   1\n   **Press and hold the correct buttons.** The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-1)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview\n   \n   - For **iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier**, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep\/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-2)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview\n   - For **iPhone 7**, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep\/Wake buttons.\n   - For **iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd\/3rd generations)**, press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-3)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview\n2. [![Step 2 Release those buttons when you see a slider.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg)\n   2\n   **Release those buttons when you see a slider.** If your phone is unresponsive, you will need to [hard reset](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#Hard-Reset \"Reboot an iPhone\") your iPhone.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-4) X Research source\n   Advertisement\n3. [![Step 3 Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6e\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg)\n   3\n   **Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.** Wait about 30 seconds before continuing to the next step.\n4. [![Step 4 Turn it back on.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg)\n   4\n   **Turn it back on.** Press the top button (SE 1, 5 or earlier), or press the side button (SE 3, SE 2, 8, 7, 6S, 6) or press the right-side button (X or later) until you see the Apple logo appear.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-5) X Research source\n\nMethod 2\n\nMethod 2 of 4:\n\n### Hard Reset\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Force restart your phone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg)\n   1\n   **Force restart your phone.** The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.\n   \n   - If you have an **iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier**, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep\/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-6)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview\n   - For **iPhone 7**, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep\/Wake buttons.\n   - For **iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd\/3rd generations)**, press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-7)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview\n2. [![Step 2 Continue holding those buttons until the iPhone shuts off and begins to restart.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/71\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg)\n   2\n   **Continue holding those buttons until the iPhone shuts off and begins to restart.** This will take anywhere from 15-60 seconds.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-8) X Research source\n   \n   - Ignore the prompt to power off your phone. If you power off your phone, you are not performing the hard reset. To continue with the hard reset, keep holding the buttons down simultaneously.\n3. [![Step 3 You may let go when you see the silver Apple logo.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3f\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg)\n   3\n   **You may let go when you see the silver Apple logo.** You have now completed the hard reset successfully.\n   \n   - Don't be alarmed that it takes quite a while to load from the Apple logo to the main screen. This is normal.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-9) X Research source\n\nMethod 3\n\nMethod 3 of 4:\n\n### Factory Reset Without a Computer\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Make sure you have a backup.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg)\n   1\n   **Make sure you have a backup.** Since this process erases all the data and settings from your phone, you'll want a backup to ensure that you can get it back to normal.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-10) X Research source\n   \n   - You can backup with iCloud, Finder (if you're using macOS Catalina or later), or iTunes (if you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows).[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-11) X Research source\n2. [![Step 2 Open Settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg)\n   2\n   **Open Settings.**[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-12)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview  You can do this by tapping the gear app icon.\n3. [![Step 3 Tap General.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg)\n   3\n   **Tap **General**.** It's usually in the third grouping of options next to a gear icon.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-13) X Research source\n4. [![Step 4 Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg)\n   4\n   **Tap **Transfer or Reset iPhone**.** You'll find this at the bottom of the menu.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-14) X Research source\n5. [![Step 5 Tap Erase all Content and Settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/41\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg)\n   5\n   **Tap **Erase all Content and Settings**.** This second item in the menu will erase everything from your iPhone and restart it as a new phone.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-15) X Research source\n   \n   - Tap **Continue** then enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you'll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode. Before your phone resets, it will try to make an iCloud backup if it's enabled.\n   - Enter your Apple ID and password if prompted then tap **Turn Off**. You'll see this if you have Find My and Activation Lock enabled.\n6. [![Step 6 Tap Erase iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fb\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg)\n   6\n   **Tap **Erase iPhone**.**[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-16)X [Expert Source](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9e\/Linh_Le.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Linh-Le) Expert Interview  This option is in a menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen. You'll see a progress bar under an Apple logo that lets you know how your phone is progressing with restarting.\n   \n   - It's possible that an app or piece of data in your last backup is causing the glitch. If your phone is glitching again after restoring the backup, try restoring to an earlier backup. If you still experience problems, perform the factory reset but do not restore any backup, or consult an Apple Genius Bar employee.\n\nMethod 4\n\nMethod 4 of 4:\n\n### Factory Reset With a Computer\n\n[![PDF download](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/extensions\/wikihow\/socialstamp\/images\/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Turn off Find My.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg)\n   1\n   **Turn off Find My.** To do this, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap **Find My**, and tap **Find My iPhone**. Tap the switch to toggle it off.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-17) X Research source\n   \n   - You won't be able to restart or reactivate your phone after a factory reset if you don't turn off Find My.\n   - You can also find these settings from iCloud.com in \"Find My.\"\n2. [![Step 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg)\n   2\n   **Connect your iPhone to your computer.** Using the lightning to USB cable that came with your phone, plug it into one of the USB ports on your computer.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-18) X Research source\n3. [![Step 3 Open Finder or iTunes (if they don't automatically open).](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg)\n   3\n   **Open Finder or iTunes (if they don't automatically open).** If you're using macOS Catalina or later, you'll use Finder. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows computers, iTunes will work for you.\n4. [![Step 4 Click your iPhone from the sidebar (Finder) or click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner (iTunes).](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/72\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg)\n   4\n   **Click your iPhone from the sidebar (Finder) or click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner (iTunes).** If you haven't used this computer recently, you may need to tap **Trust** on your iPhone and enter your passcode to continue.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-19) X Research source\n5. [![Step 5 Click Restore iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg)\n   5\n   **Click **Restore iPhone**.** In Finder, you'll find this under the *General* tab. In iTunes, this is in the *Summary* tab.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-20) X Research source\n6. [![Step 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/db\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg)\n   6\n   **Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.** You may be prompted to make a backup, then click **Restore** to continue.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-21) X Research source\n### How Do You Reset Your iPhone?\n## Community Q\\&A\nSearch\n\n[Add New Question]()\n\n- Question\n  \n  I am unable to send a text to my daughter. I have rebooted, but the message still says undelivered. 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If your device is freezing or malfunctioning, it's best to first try a **hard reset**, and if that doesn't work to resolve your glitch, then to try the **factory reset**, which restores your phone to factory default settings. Factory resets should only be used as a last resort since they result in losing data, settings, and any apps you have set up. You may want to take your iPhone into the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment before trying the factory reset, as it could result in permanent data loss.\n\n## How to Force a Hard Reset on iPhone\n1. Press and hold the Volume down button while pressing the Sleep\/Wake button.\n2. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds or until the iPhone turns off.\n3. Let go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears.\n\n1. [![Step 1 Press and hold the correct buttons.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ab\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg)\n   The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-1)\n   \n   - For **iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier**, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep\/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-2)\n   - For **iPhone 7**, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep\/Wake buttons.\n   - For **iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd\/3rd generations)**, press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-3)\n2. [![Step 2 Release those buttons when you see a slider.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg)\n   If your phone is unresponsive, you will need to [hard reset](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#Hard-Reset \"Reboot an iPhone\") your iPhone.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-4)\n   Advertisement\n3. [![Step 3 Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/6e\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg)\n   Wait about 30 seconds before continuing to the next step.\n4. [![Step 4 Turn it back on.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c8\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg)\n   Press the top button (SE 1, 5 or earlier), or press the side button (SE 3, SE 2, 8, 7, 6S, 6) or press the right-side button (X or later) until you see the Apple logo appear.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-5)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Force restart your phone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0b\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg)\n   The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.\n   \n   - If you have an **iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier**, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep\/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-6)\n   - For **iPhone 7**, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep\/Wake buttons.\n   - For **iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd\/3rd generations)**, press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-7)\n2. [![Step 2 Continue holding those buttons until the iPhone shuts off and begins to restart.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/71\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg)\n   This will take anywhere from 15-60 seconds.[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-8)\n   \n   - Ignore the prompt to power off your phone. If you power off your phone, you are not performing the hard reset. To continue with the hard reset, keep holding the buttons down simultaneously.\n3. [![Step 3 You may let go when you see the silver Apple logo.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3f\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg)\n   You have now completed the hard reset successfully.\n   \n   - Don't be alarmed that it takes quite a while to load from the Apple logo to the main screen. This is normal.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-9)\n\n1. [![Step 1 Make sure you have a backup.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d1\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg)\n   Since this process erases all the data and settings from your phone, you'll want a backup to ensure that you can get it back to normal.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-10)\n   \n   - You can backup with iCloud, Finder (if you're using macOS Catalina or later), or iTunes (if you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows).[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-11)\n2. [![Step 2 Open Settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f2\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg)\n   [\\[12\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-12)  You can do this by tapping the gear app icon.\n3. [![Step 3 Tap General.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/65\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg)\n   It's usually in the third grouping of options next to a gear icon.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-13)\n4. [![Step 4 Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg)\n   You'll find this at the bottom of the menu.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-14)\n5. [![Step 5 Tap Erase all Content and Settings.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/41\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg)\n   This second item in the menu will erase everything from your iPhone and restart it as a new phone.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-15)\n   \n   - Tap **Continue** then enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you'll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode. Before your phone resets, it will try to make an iCloud backup if it's enabled.\n   - Enter your Apple ID and password if prompted then tap **Turn Off**. You'll see this if you have Find My and Activation Lock enabled.\n6. [![Step 6 Tap Erase iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fb\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg)\n   [\\[16\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-16)  This option is in a menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen. You'll see a progress bar under an Apple logo that lets you know how your phone is progressing with restarting.\n   \n   - It's possible that an app or piece of data in your last backup is causing the glitch. If your phone is glitching again after restoring the backup, try restoring to an earlier backup. If you still experience problems, perform the factory reset but do not restore any backup, or consult an Apple Genius Bar employee.\n\n1. [![Step 1 Turn off Find My.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg)\n   To do this, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap **Find My**, and tap **Find My iPhone**. Tap the switch to toggle it off.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-17)\n   \n   - You won't be able to restart or reactivate your phone after a factory reset if you don't turn off Find My.\n   - You can also find these settings from iCloud.com in \"Find My.\"\n2. [![Step 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c0\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg)\n   Using the lightning to USB cable that came with your phone, plug it into one of the USB ports on your computer.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-18)\n3. [![Step 3 Open Finder or iTunes (if they don't automatically open).](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c7\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg)\n   If you're using macOS Catalina or later, you'll use Finder. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows computers, iTunes will work for you.\n4. [![Step 4 Click your iPhone from the sidebar (Finder) or click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner (iTunes).](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/72\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg)\n   If you haven't used this computer recently, you may need to tap **Trust** on your iPhone and enter your passcode to continue.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-19)\n5. [![Step 5 Click Restore iPhone.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg)\n   In Finder, you'll find this under the *General* tab. In iTunes, this is in the *Summary* tab.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-20)\n6. [![Step 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/db\/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg\/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg)](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#\/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg)\n   You may be prompted to make a backup, then click **Restore** to continue.[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-21)\n\nSearch\n\n[Add New Question]()\n\n- Question\n  \n  I am unable to send a text to my daughter. I have rebooted, but the message still says undelivered. What's wrong?\n  \n  ![Living Concrete](https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b0\/CommunityAvatar2.png\/-crop-100-100-100px-CommunityAvatar2.png)\n  \n  Living Concrete\n  \n  Top Answerer\n  \n  Is your iPhone activated? Does it have service? 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Boilerpipe Text	Download Article Force your iPhone to restart with these steps Download Article Soft Reset \| Hard Reset \| Factory Reset Without a Computer \| Factory Reset With a Computer \| How Do You Reset Your iPhone? \| Q&A There are three ways to reboot an iPhone if it's acting peculiar (like slow and unresponsive): a restart (also called a soft reset), a forced reset (also called a hard reset), and a factory reset. If your device is freezing or malfunctioning, it's best to first try a hard reset , and if that doesn't work to resolve your glitch, then to try the factory reset , which restores your phone to factory default settings. Factory resets should only be used as a last resort since they result in losing data, settings, and any apps you have set up. You may want to take your iPhone into the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment before trying the factory reset, as it could result in permanent data loss. How to Force a Hard Reset on iPhone Press and hold the Volume down button while pressing the Sleep/Wake button. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds or until the iPhone turns off. Let go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears. The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have. [1] For iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier , press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously. [2] For iPhone 7 , press and hold the Volume down and Sleep/Wake buttons. For iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd/3rd generations) , press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button. [3] If your phone is unresponsive, you will need to hard reset your iPhone. [4] Advertisement Wait about 30 seconds before continuing to the next step. Press the top button (SE 1, 5 or earlier), or press the side button (SE 3, SE 2, 8, 7, 6S, 6) or press the right-side button (X or later) until you see the Apple logo appear. [5] Advertisement The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have. If you have an iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier , press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously. [6] For iPhone 7 , press and hold the Volume down and Sleep/Wake buttons. For iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd/3rd generations) , press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button. [7] This will take anywhere from 15-60 seconds. [8] Ignore the prompt to power off your phone. If you power off your phone, you are not performing the hard reset. To continue with the hard reset, keep holding the buttons down simultaneously. You have now completed the hard reset successfully. Don't be alarmed that it takes quite a while to load from the Apple logo to the main screen. This is normal. [9] Advertisement Since this process erases all the data and settings from your phone, you'll want a backup to ensure that you can get it back to normal. [10] You can backup with iCloud, Finder (if you're using macOS Catalina or later), or iTunes (if you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows). [11] [12] You can do this by tapping the gear app icon. It's usually in the third grouping of options next to a gear icon. [13] You'll find this at the bottom of the menu. [14] This second item in the menu will erase everything from your iPhone and restart it as a new phone. [15] Tap Continue then enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you'll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode. Before your phone resets, it will try to make an iCloud backup if it's enabled. Enter your Apple ID and password if prompted then tap Turn Off . You'll see this if you have Find My and Activation Lock enabled. [16] This option is in a menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen. You'll see a progress bar under an Apple logo that lets you know how your phone is progressing with restarting. It's possible that an app or piece of data in your last backup is causing the glitch. If your phone is glitching again after restoring the backup, try restoring to an earlier backup. If you still experience problems, perform the factory reset but do not restore any backup, or consult an Apple Genius Bar employee. Advertisement To do this, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap Find My , and tap Find My iPhone . Tap the switch to toggle it off. [17] You won't be able to restart or reactivate your phone after a factory reset if you don't turn off Find My. You can also find these settings from iCloud.com in "Find My." Using the lightning to USB cable that came with your phone, plug it into one of the USB ports on your computer. [18] If you're using macOS Catalina or later, you'll use Finder. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows computers, iTunes will work for you. If you haven't used this computer recently, you may need to tap Trust on your iPhone and enter your passcode to continue. [19] In Finder, you'll find this under the General tab. In iTunes, this is in the Summary tab. [20] You may be prompted to make a backup, then click Restore to continue. [21] Advertisement Search Add New Question Question I am unable to send a text to my daughter. I have rebooted, but the message still says undelivered. What's wrong? Living Concrete Top Answerer Is your iPhone activated? Does it have service? Your iPhone must be activated and must have connectivity in order to send texts. Question If an iPhone says no service, what could be the problem? Community Answer It may be that you're in a rural area far from any cell towers, there could be no SIM card in the phone, or you could have a SIM card in it that doesn't have active service from a provider. Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Thanks for submitting a tip for review! References ↑ Linh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview ↑ Linh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview ↑ Linh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/118259 ↑ Linh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview ↑ Linh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. Expert Interview ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/118259 ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios About This Article Article Summary X 1. 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Linh Le is a Certified Mobile Repair Specialist and the Owner of SC Mobile Repairs in San Clemente, California. With more than 12 years of experience, he specializes in smartphone, tablet, and smartwatch hardware repair. Linh has an iTech Mobile Device Repair Certification and an iOS Certification. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from The Franciscan University of Steubenville. There are [8 references](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#References) cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 74,774 times. There are three ways to reboot an iPhone if it's acting peculiar (like slow and unresponsive): a restart (also called a soft reset), a forced reset (also called a hard reset), and a factory reset. If your device is freezing or malfunctioning, it's best to first try a hard reset, and if that doesn't work to resolve your glitch, then to try the factory reset, which restores your phone to factory default settings. Factory resets should only be used as a last resort since they result in losing data, settings, and any apps you have set up. You may want to take your iPhone into the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment before trying the factory reset, as it could result in permanent data loss. ## How to Force a Hard Reset on iPhone 1. Press and hold the Volume down button while pressing the Sleep/Wake button. 2. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds or until the iPhone turns off. 3. Let go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears. ## Steps Method 1 Method 1 of 4: ### Soft Reset [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone) 1. [![Step 1 Press and hold the correct buttons.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg) 1 Press and hold the correct buttons. The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.[\[1\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-1)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview - For iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\[2\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-2)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview - For iPhone 7, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep/Wake buttons. - For iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd/3rd generations), press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\[3\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-3)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview 2. [![Step 2 Release those buttons when you see a slider.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg) 2 Release those buttons when you see a slider. If your phone is unresponsive, you will need to [hard reset](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#Hard-Reset "Reboot an iPhone") your iPhone.[\[4\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-4) X Research source Advertisement 3. [![Step 3 Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6e/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg) 3 Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone. Wait about 30 seconds before continuing to the next step. 4. [![Step 4 Turn it back on.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg) 4 Turn it back on. Press the top button (SE 1, 5 or earlier), or press the side button (SE 3, SE 2, 8, 7, 6S, 6) or press the right-side button (X or later) until you see the Apple logo appear.[\[5\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-5) X Research source Method 2 Method 2 of 4: ### Hard Reset [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone) 1. [![Step 1 Force restart your phone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/0b/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg) 1 Force restart your phone. The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have. - If you have an iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\[6\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-6)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview - For iPhone 7, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep/Wake buttons. - For iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd/3rd generations), press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\[7\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-7)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview 2. [![Step 2 Continue holding those buttons until the iPhone shuts off and begins to restart.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/71/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg) 2 Continue holding those buttons until the iPhone shuts off and begins to restart. This will take anywhere from 15-60 seconds.[\[8\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-8) X Research source - Ignore the prompt to power off your phone. If you power off your phone, you are not performing the hard reset. To continue with the hard reset, keep holding the buttons down simultaneously. 3. [![Step 3 You may let go when you see the silver Apple logo.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/3f/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg) 3 You may let go when you see the silver Apple logo. You have now completed the hard reset successfully. - Don't be alarmed that it takes quite a while to load from the Apple logo to the main screen. This is normal.[\[9\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-9) X Research source Method 3 Method 3 of 4: ### Factory Reset Without a Computer [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone) 1. [![Step 1 Make sure you have a backup.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d1/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg) 1 Make sure you have a backup. Since this process erases all the data and settings from your phone, you'll want a backup to ensure that you can get it back to normal.[\[10\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-10) X Research source - You can backup with iCloud, Finder (if you're using macOS Catalina or later), or iTunes (if you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows).[\[11\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-11) X Research source 2. [![Step 2 Open Settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/f2/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg) 2 Open Settings.[\[12\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-12)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview You can do this by tapping the gear app icon. 3. [![Step 3 Tap General.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/65/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg) 3 Tap General. It's usually in the third grouping of options next to a gear icon.[\[13\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-13) X Research source 4. [![Step 4 Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/4/43/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg) 4 Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone. You'll find this at the bottom of the menu.[\[14\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-14) X Research source 5. [![Step 5 Tap Erase all Content and Settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/4/41/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg) 5 Tap Erase all Content and Settings. This second item in the menu will erase everything from your iPhone and restart it as a new phone.[\[15\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-15) X Research source - Tap Continue then enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you'll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode. Before your phone resets, it will try to make an iCloud backup if it's enabled. - Enter your Apple ID and password if prompted then tap Turn Off. You'll see this if you have Find My and Activation Lock enabled. 6. [![Step 6 Tap Erase iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/fb/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg) 6 Tap Erase iPhone.[\[16\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-16)X [Expert Source](https://www.wikihow.com/wikiHow:Delivering-a-Trustworthy-Experience) [![Linh Le](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/9e/Linh_Le.png/-crop-100-100-100px-Linh_Le.png)Linh Le Certified Mobile Repair Specialist](https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Linh-Le) Expert Interview This option is in a menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen. You'll see a progress bar under an Apple logo that lets you know how your phone is progressing with restarting. - It's possible that an app or piece of data in your last backup is causing the glitch. If your phone is glitching again after restoring the backup, try restoring to an earlier backup. If you still experience problems, perform the factory reset but do not restore any backup, or consult an Apple Genius Bar employee. Method 4 Method 4 of 4: ### Factory Reset With a Computer [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone) 1. [![Step 1 Turn off Find My.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg) 1 Turn off Find My. To do this, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap Find My, and tap Find My iPhone. Tap the switch to toggle it off.[\[17\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-17) X Research source - You won't be able to restart or reactivate your phone after a factory reset if you don't turn off Find My. - You can also find these settings from iCloud.com in "Find My." 2. [![Step 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c0/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg) 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer. Using the lightning to USB cable that came with your phone, plug it into one of the USB ports on your computer.[\[18\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-18) X Research source 3. [![Step 3 Open Finder or iTunes (if they don't automatically open).](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c7/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg) 3 Open Finder or iTunes (if they don't automatically open). If you're using macOS Catalina or later, you'll use Finder. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows computers, iTunes will work for you. 4. [![Step 4 Click your iPhone from the sidebar (Finder) or click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner (iTunes).](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/72/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg) 4 Click your iPhone from the sidebar (Finder) or click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner (iTunes). If you haven't used this computer recently, you may need to tap Trust on your iPhone and enter your passcode to continue.[\[19\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-19) X Research source 5. [![Step 5 Click Restore iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b8/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg) 5 Click Restore iPhone. In Finder, you'll find this under the General tab. 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Readable Markdown	[![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone) Force your iPhone to restart with these steps [![PDF download](https://www.wikihow.com/extensions/wikihow/socialstamp/images/icon-pdf.svg) Download Article](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone) - [Soft Reset](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#Soft-Reset) - [Hard Reset](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#Hard-Reset) - [Factory Reset Without a Computer](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#Factory-Reset-Without-a-Computer) - [Factory Reset With a Computer](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#Factory-Reset-With-a-Computer) - [How Do You Reset Your iPhone?](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#questionmethod_How-Do-You-Reset-Your-iPhone.3F) - [Q\&A](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#qa_headline) There are three ways to reboot an iPhone if it's acting peculiar (like slow and unresponsive): a restart (also called a soft reset), a forced reset (also called a hard reset), and a factory reset. If your device is freezing or malfunctioning, it's best to first try a hard reset, and if that doesn't work to resolve your glitch, then to try the factory reset, which restores your phone to factory default settings. Factory resets should only be used as a last resort since they result in losing data, settings, and any apps you have set up. You may want to take your iPhone into the Apple Store for a Genius Bar appointment before trying the factory reset, as it could result in permanent data loss. ## How to Force a Hard Reset on iPhone 1. Press and hold the Volume down button while pressing the Sleep/Wake button. 2. Hold the buttons for 10 seconds or until the iPhone turns off. 3. Let go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears. 1. [![Step 1 Press and hold the correct buttons.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/ab/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-1-Version-3.jpg) The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have.[\[1\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-1) - For iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\[2\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-2) - For iPhone 7, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep/Wake buttons. - For iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd/3rd generations), press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\[3\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-3) 2. [![Step 2 Release those buttons when you see a slider.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-2-Version-3.jpg) If your phone is unresponsive, you will need to [hard reset](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#Hard-Reset "Reboot an iPhone") your iPhone.[\[4\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-4) Advertisement 3. [![Step 3 Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/6e/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-3-Version-3.jpg) Wait about 30 seconds before continuing to the next step. 4. [![Step 4 Turn it back on.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c8/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-4-Version-3.jpg) Press the top button (SE 1, 5 or earlier), or press the side button (SE 3, SE 2, 8, 7, 6S, 6) or press the right-side button (X or later) until you see the Apple logo appear.[\[5\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-5) 1. [![Step 1 Force restart your phone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/0/0b/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-5-Version-3.jpg) The steps for this vary depending on the model of the iPhone you have. - If you have an iPhone 6S, SE (1st generation), or earlier, press and hold the Home button (big circle below the screen) and the Sleep/Wake button (on top of the iPhone) simultaneously.[\[6\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-6) - For iPhone 7, press and hold the Volume down and Sleep/Wake buttons. - For iPhone 8 and later, including SE (2nd/3rd generations), press and release the Volume up key, the volume down key, then press and hold the side button.[\[7\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-7) 2. [![Step 2 Continue holding those buttons until the iPhone shuts off and begins to restart.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/71/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-6-Version-3.jpg) This will take anywhere from 15-60 seconds.[\[8\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-8) - Ignore the prompt to power off your phone. If you power off your phone, you are not performing the hard reset. To continue with the hard reset, keep holding the buttons down simultaneously. 3. [![Step 3 You may let go when you see the silver Apple logo.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/3f/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-7-Version-3.jpg) You have now completed the hard reset successfully. - Don't be alarmed that it takes quite a while to load from the Apple logo to the main screen. This is normal.[\[9\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-9) 1. [![Step 1 Make sure you have a backup.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/d1/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-8-Version-3.jpg) Since this process erases all the data and settings from your phone, you'll want a backup to ensure that you can get it back to normal.[\[10\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-10) - You can backup with iCloud, Finder (if you're using macOS Catalina or later), or iTunes (if you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows).[\[11\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-11) 2. [![Step 2 Open Settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/f2/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-9-Version-3.jpg) [\[12\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-12) You can do this by tapping the gear app icon. 3. [![Step 3 Tap General.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/6/65/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-10.jpg) It's usually in the third grouping of options next to a gear icon.[\[13\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-13) 4. [![Step 4 Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/4/43/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-11.jpg) You'll find this at the bottom of the menu.[\[14\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-14) 5. [![Step 5 Tap Erase all Content and Settings.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/4/41/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-12.jpg) This second item in the menu will erase everything from your iPhone and restart it as a new phone.[\[15\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-15) - Tap Continue then enter your passcode. If Screen Time is enabled, you'll be prompted to enter your Screen Time passcode. Before your phone resets, it will try to make an iCloud backup if it's enabled. - Enter your Apple ID and password if prompted then tap Turn Off. You'll see this if you have Find My and Activation Lock enabled. 6. [![Step 6 Tap Erase iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/fb/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-13.jpg) [\[16\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-16) This option is in a menu that slides up from the bottom of your screen. You'll see a progress bar under an Apple logo that lets you know how your phone is progressing with restarting. - It's possible that an app or piece of data in your last backup is causing the glitch. If your phone is glitching again after restoring the backup, try restoring to an earlier backup. If you still experience problems, perform the factory reset but do not restore any backup, or consult an Apple Genius Bar employee. 1. [![Step 1 Turn off Find My.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/5/5b/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-14.jpg) To do this, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap Find My, and tap Find My iPhone. Tap the switch to toggle it off.[\[17\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-17) - You won't be able to restart or reactivate your phone after a factory reset if you don't turn off Find My. - You can also find these settings from iCloud.com in "Find My." 2. [![Step 2 Connect your iPhone to your computer.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c0/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-15.jpg) Using the lightning to USB cable that came with your phone, plug it into one of the USB ports on your computer.[\[18\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-18) 3. [![Step 3 Open Finder or iTunes (if they don't automatically open).](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/c/c7/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-16.jpg) If you're using macOS Catalina or later, you'll use Finder. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, or Windows computers, iTunes will work for you. 4. [![Step 4 Click your iPhone from the sidebar (Finder) or click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner (iTunes).](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/7/72/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-17.jpg) If you haven't used this computer recently, you may need to tap Trust on your iPhone and enter your passcode to continue.[\[19\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-19) 5. [![Step 5 Click Restore iPhone.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b8/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-18.jpg) In Finder, you'll find this under the General tab. In iTunes, this is in the Summary tab.[\[20\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-20) 6. [![Step 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration process.](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/d/db/Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg/v4-460px-Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg)](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#/Image:Reboot-an-iPhone-Step-19.jpg) You may be prompted to make a backup, then click Restore to continue.[\[21\]](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_note-21) Search [Add New Question]() - Question I am unable to send a text to my daughter. I have rebooted, but the message still says undelivered. What's wrong? ![Living Concrete](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b0/CommunityAvatar2.png/-crop-100-100-100px-CommunityAvatar2.png) Living Concrete Top Answerer Is your iPhone activated? Does it have service? Your iPhone must be activated and must have connectivity in order to send texts. - Question If an iPhone says no service, what could be the problem? ![Community Answer](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/f/f5/CommunityAvatar4.png/-crop-104-104-104px-CommunityAvatar4.png) Community Answer It may be that you're in a rural area far from any cell towers, there could be no SIM card in the phone, or you could have a SIM card in it that doesn't have active service from a provider. Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. [Submit]() Advertisement Thanks for submitting a tip for review\! ## References 1. [↑](https://www.wikihow.com/Reboot-an-iPhone#_ref-1) Linh Le. Certified Mobile Repair Specialist. 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