Restart an unresponsive iPhone — by Apple Support

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Explains how to force restart an iPhone that will not turn on or is frozen. The button sequence depends on the model.

Quick steps

Face ID models: volume up, volume down, hold side button
iPhone 7: hold side and volume down
iPhone 6s and earlier: Home plus side or top button

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: Restart an unresponsive iPhone by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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