How to restart your iPhone: Quick steps to follow

The iPhone is one of the fastest smartphones, offering a lag-free experience. However, a few factors can sometimes cause it to stutter unexpectedly. In severe cases, the iPhone can stop working. A restart helps bring the iPhone back to normal condition. Unlike Android smartphones, the iPhone does not have a straightforward way to restart it, which is why you should be familiar with the process should you ever get stuck in a situation where your iPhone begins to give issues. Also Read: 5 Hidden iOS 18 Features To Try Before iOS 26 Rollout

There are two ways to restart an iPhone: a regular restart and a force restart. The latter should be used if your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive. Also Read: Your iPhone Can Be A Translator! Here’s How To Use It

Regular iPhone restart

— Press and hold either the volume up or the volume down button on your iPhone.

— While holding the chosen volume button, press and hold the side button (power button).

— Keep holding both the volume and side buttons until you see the power off slider on the iPhone screen.

— Drag the slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.

— Now, wait for at least 30 seconds for your iPhone to shut down completely.

— Turn your iPhone back on by pressing and holding the side button again until you see the Apple logo on the screen.

Force iPhone restart

— Press and release the volume up button and volume down button quickly one by one.

— Immediately press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

— Release the side button as soon as you see the Apple logo.

— The iPhone will automatically force restart.

Remember your iPhone automatically manages apps and optimises memory according to app requirements, so you do not need to restart the iPhone unless necessary. Restarting your iPhone may cause some apps to close abruptly and their data may be lost, so ensure you save all the data before initiating the restart process.