There are also occasions when your iPhone or iPad needs a quick reset. You may encounter a black or frozen screen, or simply a lack of response from it. And while a resumption of force can solve these types of problems, it will only work if you know how to do it.
With so many iPhone and iPad versions over the years, there is no single way to reset hard the system covering all of them. To keep you up-to – date on how you can push your latest and greatest iOS system to restart, here’s how hard each it is to reboot.
How to Restart iPhone
Check your iPhone model below and follow the steps to restart the force
iPhone 11/ iPhone X/ iPhone 8/ iPhone SE Models
- Press and release the Volume Up button>
- Press and release the Volume Down button>
- Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until you see the Apple logo
- Should button press should be fast and the next one should follow quickly.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
Press and hold the, Sleep / Wake button together with the, Volume Down button until you see the, Apple logo.
iPhone 6 and earlier iPhone models
Press and hold the, Home and Sleep/Wake ,buttons together until you see the Apple logo.
iPad – How to force restart
The steps to force an iPad to restart are identical to the iPhone, but differ on whether you have the Home button or not.
iPad with a Home button
Press and hold the, Home and Sleep/Wake, buttons together until you see the Apple logo.
Without a Home button-(iPad)
- Press and release, the Volume Up button>
- Press and release the Volume Down button>
- Press and hold, the Sleep/Wake, button until you see,the Apple logo.
Wrap them up
Forcing your iPhone or iPad to restart is not something you will do regularly, but you’re sure to need it at least once while you own the device. If you buy a new iPhone or iPad, make sure to check back here so that you know how to reset it hard when the time comes.