3 methods to restart iPhone
3 Methods to Restart iPhone
How to force reset your iPhone
Restarting an iPhone (or iPhone) means turning it off completely and then turning it back on. This process helps refresh the system, clear temporary glitches, and improve performance.
What Happens When You Restart Your iPhone?
1. Closes all running apps– Clears RAM (temporary memory).
2. You can reset system processes and fix minor software issues.
3. Re-establishes connections– Refreshes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular signals.
4. Does not delete data– Unlike a factory reset, a restart does not erase any files or settings.
Here are 3 methods to restart your iPhone, depending on your model and situation:
Method 1. Standard Restart (Soft Reset)
- For iPhone X & Later (No Home Button):
1. You have to Press and hold the Side button + Volume Up or Down button together.
2. Slide the "Slide to Power Off" slider when it appears.
3. Wait for 30 seconds, then you have to hold again the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
- For iPhone SE (2nd/3rd Gen), 8, 7, 6, or Earliest Home Button):
1. You also Hold the Side/Top button until the "Slide to Power Off" slider appears.
2. Slide it to turn off.
3. After 30 seconds, press and hold the Side/Top button again until the Apple logo appears.
Method 2. Force Restart (Hard Reset)
- The force restart For iPhone 8 & Later (No Home Button):
You can Quickly press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down, and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
- For iPhone 7/7 Plus:
Here you can also Hold the Side button + Volume Down until the Apple logo appears.
-This is For iPhone 6s & Earlier (With Home Button):
Hold the Home button + Side/Top button until the Apple logo appears.
Method 3. Restart via Settings (iOS 11 & Later)
1. Go to Settings → General → Shut Down.
2. Here you have to Slide the "Slide to Power Off" slider.
3. Wait until the process is done.
Difference between a Normal rest and a force restart on an iPhone.
Here’s the key difference between a restart (soft reset) and a force restart (hard reset) on an iPhone:
1. Normal Restart (Soft Reset)
- What it does:
- Gracefully shuts down the iPhone and powers it back on.
- Closes all apps and clears temporary system processes (RAM).
- Fixes minor software glitches, slow performance, or connectivity issues.
- How it works:
- Uses the standard shutdown process (via Settings or buttons).
- Waits for apps and iOS to close properly.
- When to use:
The phone is working but sluggish.
- Apps are freezing occasionally.
- Wi-Fi/Bluetooth issues.
- Does it delete data?
- No, all data and settings remain intact.
2. Force Restart (Hard Reset)
- What it does:
- Forces the iPhone to reboot immediately (bypasses the normal shutdown process).
- Cuts power abruptly and restarts the system.
- Fixes unresponsive screens, frozen apps, or black screens.
- How it works:
- Uses a button combo (varies by model).
- Don’t wait for apps/iOS to close—acts like a "power cycle."
- When to use:
- The iPhone is totally frozen (the touchscreen doesn’t respond).
I'm stuck on the Apple logo (boot loop).
- Black screen but phone is on.
- Does it delete data?
- No, but it’s more abrupt (use only when necessary).
Key Differences Summary
| Feature | Normal Restart | Force Restart |
| Process | Soft shutdown | Hard reboot |
| Data Loss? | No | No |
| Speed | Slower (graceful) | Instant (forced) |
| When to Use | Minor issues | Severe freezes/crashes |
| Button Combo?| Sometimes | Always |
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