How To Restart ANY iPhone Without Touch Screen (FAST & EASY) - Force reboot
iPhone screen completely frozen? Learn how to force restart any unresponsive iPhone using just the physical buttons with our quick, step-by-step guide.
You'll learn how to force restart your iPhone if the screen isn't responding. I'll clearly show you the steps to restart so you can follow along.
To force SHUTDOWN instead, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT3F5hQdDiQ
Watch next:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG4umIqsm-M
- Bypass a frozen touch screen by performing a force restart using physical buttons.
- The exact reboot sequence is: quick press Volume Up, quick press Volume Down, then press and hold the Power button.
- Do not release the Power button when the screen goes black; wait to release it until the Apple logo appears.
- If you need to completely power off the device without it rebooting, you can perform a force shutdown instead.
- For more hardware actions and guides, check out this follow-up troubleshooting video.
Dealing with an unresponsive iPhone can be highly frustrating. If your device is completely frozen and the touch screen is no longer responding to your taps or swipes, you won't be able to turn it off using the standard on-screen slider. Fortunately, Apple includes a built-in hardware shortcut to bypass the screen entirely.
By performing a "force restart" (also known as a hard reboot), you can force your iPhone to reboot using only its physical buttons. Follow the simple step-by-step guide below to get your phone back up and running fast.
Step-by-Step Guide to Force Restarting Your iPhone
To force a reboot on your iPhone, you need to press three specific buttons in quick succession.
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions people usually ask about this topic.
Can I force my iPhone to shut down completely instead of restarting?
Can I force my iPhone to shut down completely instead of restarting?
Yes, if you need to turn the device off completely without it automatically booting back up, you can perform a force shutdown. For step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide on How to Force SHUTDOWN your iPhone.
Do I need to hold down the volume buttons during a hard reboot?
Do I need to hold down the volume buttons during a hard reboot?
No, you should not hold the volume buttons. The initial presses need to be relatively quick. Simply press and release the Volume Up button, followed immediately by a quick press and release of the Volume Down button, before pressing and holding the side Power button.
How long do I have to hold the Power button to force a restart?
How long do I have to hold the Power button to force a restart?
You must press and hold the side Power button until the Apple logo illuminates the screen. The screen will shut off and go black first, which can feel like a long time, but it is completely normal. Be patient and do not let go until you see the logo.
What should I do if a force restart doesn't fix my frozen touch screen?
What should I do if a force restart doesn't fix my frozen touch screen?
If your iPhone screen remains unresponsive after successfully completing a force restart, you may need to look into other solutions. You can check out this recommended follow-up video for further device troubleshooting and guides.
