How to Restart Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to easily restart your iPhone with this step-by-step guide for all models.
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The restart button on an iPhone doesn't exist, but you can restart it: For iPhone X or later, press and hold the side button and either volume button until you see the slider. For iPhone SE (2nd generation) and iPhone 8 or earlier, press and hold the top (or side) button until you see the slider. Drag the slider to turn it off and then turn it back on by holding the side (or top) button.
FAQs & Answers
- What should I do if my iPhone won't restart? Try force restarting your iPhone by pressing and quickly releasing the volume up button, then the volume down button, and finally press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
- Is there a different method to restart older iPhone models? Yes, for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, press and hold the volume down and side buttons together until the Apple logo appears.
- Do I lose my data when I restart my iPhone? No, restarting your iPhone does not delete any of your data; it simply refreshes the system.
- How often should I restart my iPhone? It's generally a good practice to restart your iPhone every few weeks to help maintain its performance.