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How to restart iPhone on iOS 11 when not using the power button

In the case of the power button, whose official name is the Sleep / Wake button on the iPhone is broken, how do I restart the device? There is a hidden setting on iOS 11 that lets you do that with just a few simple steps.

The new iOS 11 update provides a software-based solution to turn off the iPhone in the case of the power button, whose official name is the Sleep / Wake button on all iPhone models except the iPhone X is broken. In addition, there is a hidden setting that allows the device to be started immediately.

This hidden reboot feature is extremely easy to access, giving you a convenient new option to reboot the device without having to rely on the power button.

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First, you need to turn on AssistiveTouch, go to the General section in Settings . From there, click Accessibility , select AssistiveTouch , then tap the button to turn on the virtual Home button.

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Now, AssistiveTouch has been activated, just click on it to open its own window. From there, click on Device , then select More . You can now restart your iPhone by clicking the Restart button.

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I wish you all success!

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Update 25 May 2019