Turn iPhone on or off
To activate your iPhone, press the button on the side. To power off your iPhone, you may either press the side button (which, on some models, also doubles as one of the volume buttons) or go into Settings.
In the event that your iPhone isn’t functioning as planned, you can attempt to restart it by powering it down and then powering it back up again. If turning it off and then back on doesn’t solve the problem, you might try restarting it manually.
Turn on iPhone
Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
Turn off iPhone
To turn off Face ID on an iPhone, press and hold the side button as well as either volume button at the same time until the sliders display, and then move the Power Off slider to the left.
Apple iPhone including the Home button: First, you need to hold down the side button, and then you can move the slider.
All models: Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then drag the slider.
Force restart iPhone
You can attempt forcing the iPhone to restart if it isn’t responding and you can’t turn it off and then back on again.
The button for increasing the volume should be pressed, then swiftly released.
The button for lowering the volume should be pressed, then swiftly released.
Maintain pressure on the button located on the side.
At the point where the Apple logo appears, you should let go of the side button.
Note: Please go to the iOS 15 version of this page for instructions on how to do a force restart on an iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, or iPhone SE (1st generation), as these models are not compatible with iOS 16.
If iPhone doesn’t restart after you try these procedures, read the Apple Support article If your iPhone won’t switch on or is frozen. Alternatively, if you restart your iPhone and it still isn’t functioning as you would like it to, check out the iPhone Support page.
FAQ
Where is the power button on iPhone 13?
How do I turn on my new iPhone 13?
How do I turn off my iPhone 13 without sliding?
How do I restart my iPhone 13 pro?
1. While holding down the Side button (located on the top right edge), either press. Volume Button. …
2. Release the Side button when the message “slide to power off” shows on the screen.
3. To turn the power on, slide the switch to the right….
4. After turning off the iPhone, press and hold the Side button (top right edge) until the Apple logo shows, and then let go of the button.