The fastest way to restart iPhone for all models

Instructions to restart iPhone

1. Restart with hard key

- For iPhone with Face ID (X, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15…)

+ Step 1: Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
+ Step 2: Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
+ Step 3: Press and hold the Power button (side button) until the Apple logo appears, then release.

- For iPhone with Home button (SE, 6, 7, 8…)

+ Step 1: Press and hold the Power button (on the top or side) until the power off slider appears.
+ Step 2: Drag the slider to turn off the device, then hold the Power button again to turn it back on.

- For iPhone 7, 7 Plus

Press and hold Power + Volume Down buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears.

- iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, SE (1st generation)

Press and hold the Power button + Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.

2. Restart using Settings

Step 1: Go to Settings => General Settings => Shut Down.
Step 2:  Drag the slider to turn off the power, then turn it back on by holding the Power button.

Applying the above methods will help the iPhone run more smoothly. If the device still has errors, try updating the software or restoring factory settings. However, users should note that restoring factory settings can cause data loss on the device. Therefore, to ensure safety, you should perform a method to reset the iPhone without losing data , to the original state like a new device while still keeping important information intact.

Samuel Daniel

Update 18 February 2025