How to Force Restart an iPhone with a Black Screen: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to force restart your iPhone when it shows a black screen. Easy steps for iPhone 8 and later, iPhone 7, and older models.

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To force your iPhone to turn off when it has a black screen, press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears, then release. This method works for iPhone 8 and later models. For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, press and hold the Volume Down and Side buttons until the Apple logo appears. For iPhone 6s and earlier, hold the Home and Top (or Side) buttons together until the Apple logo shows.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I force restart an iPhone 8 or later with a black screen? Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
  2. What should I do if my iPhone 7 has a black screen and is unresponsive? Press and hold both the Volume Down and Side buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, then release the buttons.
  3. How to force restart iPhone 6s or earlier models when the screen is black? Hold the Home button and the Top (or Side) button together until the Apple logo appears, then release both buttons.
  4. Will force restarting my iPhone erase my data? No, force restarting your iPhone is a safe way to reboot the device and does not erase any data.

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