How to Hard Reset an iPhone
Check if the iPhone can be shut down normally., Press and hold the restart button combination., Continue holding both buttons.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check if the iPhone can be shut down normally.
It is only recommended to force restart an iPhone only as a last resort if the device is not responding.To shut down the iPhone normally:
Hold down the power button until the slide to power off message appears.
Drag the slider to the right. -
Step 2: Press and hold the restart button combination.
If the iPhone can't be shut down normally, simultaneously press and hold the right button combination for your iPhone: iPhone 6S and earlier:
Power button + home button iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
Power button + volume-down button , Do so for 10 seconds until you see the startup Apple logo on your screen, then release the buttons. -
Step 3: Continue holding both buttons.
Detailed Guide
It is only recommended to force restart an iPhone only as a last resort if the device is not responding.To shut down the iPhone normally:
Hold down the power button until the slide to power off message appears.
Drag the slider to the right.
If the iPhone can't be shut down normally, simultaneously press and hold the right button combination for your iPhone: iPhone 6S and earlier:
Power button + home button iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
Power button + volume-down button , Do so for 10 seconds until you see the startup Apple logo on your screen, then release the buttons.
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