How to restart iPhone or iPad (all models)

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When you restart your iPhone or iPad, it turns off and then back on. This simple process can fix some small issues that may occur on your device during normal use. Of course, if the reboot doesn’t work and the device responds, you’ll need to force a reboot, which is rare. We recommend that you restart your latest iPhone or iPad at regular intervals, such as every few days, to keep it running smoothly. Now let’s see how different iPad and iPhone models are involved in the process.

How to restart iPhone 13, 12, 11, X, and XR

  1. Press and hold Side button From the right side of the device, and either volume up Also Volume down From the left side of the device. Release both buttons when the slider appears.

    Press and hold the side button volume down button on iPhone 11

  2. Drag the slider from left to right.

    Drag the slider to turn off iPhone 11

  3. Wait at least 30 seconds.
  4. To power on your iPhone with Face ID, press and hold the side button on the right. When you see the Apple logo on your screen, leave it as it is.

    Restart iPhone 11

How to restart iPhone SE 2020, 8, 7, or 6 or earlier and iPad (with home button)

2nd Generation iPhone SE, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 6s / 6s Plus, iPhone SE 1st Gen, iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 5s / 5c / 5, and all iPads with Home Button The same way of restarting.

  1. Press and hold Side button From the right side of the device (Top button For small iPhones and iPads). When the slider appears, stop pressing the button.

    Hold down the side button on the iPhone 6s

  2. Drag the slider from left to right.

    Drag the slider from left to right on the iPhone 6s

  3. Wait at least 30 seconds.
  4. To power on your iPhone or iPad with the Home button, press and hold the right side button (or top button). When you see the Apple logo on your screen, leave it as it is.

    Restart iPhone with home button

How to restart an iPad with Face ID

If you have an iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th or 3rd generation, or an iPad Pro 11-inch original or 2nd generation, the reboot process is similar to an iPhone with Face ID. please look.

  1. Press and hold Top button, And either volume up Also Volume down From the right side of the device. Release both buttons when the slider appears.

    Press and hold the top button and volume down button on the iPad with Face ID

  2. Drag the slider from left to right.

    Drag the slider from left to right on your iPad

  3. Wait at least 30 seconds.
  4. To power on your iPad with Face ID, press and hold the top button. When you see the Apple logo on your screen, leave it as it is.

    Restart the iPad with Face ID

That’s it, mate!

This is the standard way you can restart your iPhone or iPad. However, you can also reboot the device without the power button or home button. Finally, if you cannot resolve the problem you are having with a simple or forced reboot, you should use recovery mode or DFU mode. If you have any other questions, please let us know in the comments section below.

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