How To Turn Off ANY iPhone Without Touch Screen - No Restart! (FAST & EASY) - Force Shutdown
Learn how to completely turn off any iPhone when the touch screen is unresponsive. Follow this exact physical button sequence for a full force shutdown.
You'll learn how to force shutdown your iPhone. This will let you turn off your iPhone if the screen isn't responding. Note that this is not just a restart, but a full shutdown, so your phone will be fully off when we're done. I'll clearly show you the steps to shut down so you can follow along.
To force RESTART instead, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZLpyq_vXdk
Watch this next:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG4umIqsm-M
- A force shutdown completely turns off an unresponsive iPhone, unlike a force restart that reboots it immediately.
- Initiate the shutdown sequence by quickly pressing and releasing Volume Up, followed by Volume Down.
- Next, press and hold the Power button until the screen turns black.
- The exact moment the screen goes black, press and hold Volume Up while continuing to hold the Power button.
- Keep holding both buttons past the Apple logo until the screen goes completely black again, indicating the device is fully powered off.
Why Force Shut Down an iPhone?
Dealing with an unresponsive iPhone screen can be incredibly frustrating. Normally, turning off your iPhone requires holding down the power button and swiping a slider on the touch screen. But what do you do when the screen freezes and won't register your touch?
You can perform a hard shutdown using a specific sequence of physical button presses. This method completely powers down your device without requiring you to touch the screen at all.
Force Shutdown vs. Force Restart
It is important to note that a force shutdown is different from a force restart.
FAQ
Quick answers to the questions people usually ask about this topic.
What happens if I release the buttons when the Apple logo appears?
What happens if I release the buttons when the Apple logo appears?
If you let go of the buttons when the Apple logo appears, your iPhone will likely just complete a force restart. To perform a full force shutdown, it is critical that you do not let go and keep holding both the Volume Up and Power buttons until the logo disappears and the screen goes completely black.
How do I turn my iPhone back on after a hard shutdown?
How do I turn my iPhone back on after a hard shutdown?
Once your iPhone is completely powered down, you can turn it back on normally. Simply press and hold the Power (Side) button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
What should I do if I want to reboot my frozen iPhone rather than turning it off completely?
What should I do if I want to reboot my frozen iPhone rather than turning it off completely?
If you want your device to turn off and immediately boot back up, you need to perform a force restart instead of a force shutdown. You can check out this guide on how to force restart your iPhone for the exact steps.
Can I use this method if my iPhone touch screen is completely unresponsive?
Can I use this method if my iPhone touch screen is completely unresponsive?
Yes. This force shutdown method relies entirely on a specific sequence of physical button presses (Volume Up, Volume Down, and the Power button). It is specifically designed to completely power down your device without requiring you to touch the screen at all.
