Master Your iPhone 11: Step-by-Step Restart and Force Restart Instructions

How to Restart an iPhone 11

Press and hold theSideandVolume Downbuttons at the same time.

When theslide to power offslider appears on the screen, release the buttons.

Move the slider from left to right.

Wait 15-30 seconds for the iPhone 11 to shut down and for the screen to turn off.

To turn the iPhone back on, press and hold theSidebutton until the Apple logo appears.

When it does, release theSidebutton and let the iPhone boot up.

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We’ve got instructions forhow to restart every iPhone model.

Press and release theVolume Upbutton.

Press and release theVolume Downbutton.

Press and hold theSidebutton.

Keep holding while the screen turns off.

When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release theSidebutton and let the phone turn on.

But what if your iPhone won’t restart or force reset?

We’ve got tips forfixing an iPhone that won’t turn off.

Always back up your data before performing a factory reset.

If you still have trouble, try resetting the iPhone proximity sensor.

Totake a screenshot on iPhone 11, press theSide button+Volume Upat the same time.