Q: Force Restart of iPhone

If your iPhone needs to be forcefully restarted because of a system hang or other problem try the below steps:

iPhone 8 and Newer

  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button
  3. Press and hold the side button
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button

Forcefully restart modern iPhone (iPhone and Newer) Calling out Sleep/Wake/Power Button on Right side, Volume Up and Down Buttons on Left side

Applies to: iPhone 8 and Later, iOS 12 and Later

iPhone 7

  1. Press and hold both the volume down button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time
  2. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons

Forcefully restart iPhone 7. Calling Volume down and Sleep/Wake/Power Button

Applies to: iPhone 7

iPhone 6S and Earlier

  1. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the same time
  2. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button

Forcefully Restart iPhone. Calling out Sleep/Wake/Power Button and Home Button

Applies to: iPhone SE, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S

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