How to Restart Your iPhone (Two Easy Ways)

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Restarting your iPhone is super easy, and I’ve got two simple methods for you. One is great if your screen isn’t working, and the other is just plain cool.

Method 1: Restart Using the Buttons

  1. Find the Buttons: Locate the volume buttons on one side of your phone and the side button on the other.
  2. Press the Buttons in Sequence:
    • Quickly press Volume Up, then Volume Down.
    • Right after that, press and hold the side button.
  3. Ignore the Slider: You’ll see a slider pop up on the screen—just keep holding the side button past that.
  4. Wait for the Apple Logo: Once you see the Apple logo, you’re good. The phone will restart, and you’ll need to enter your passcode when it turns back on.

Method 2: Restart Using Siri

  1. Activate Siri: Either say “Hey Siri,” or press and hold the side button to bring up Siri.
  2. Ask Siri to Restart: Say, “Restart this phone.”
  3. Confirm the Restart: Siri will ask if you want to restart—just confirm, and your phone will handle the rest.

And that’s it! Two super easy ways to restart your iPhone.

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