How to Restart Your iPhone (All Models)

Restarting an iPhone is one of the easiest ways to fix common issues such asfaulty AirDrop, or fixing network issues withoutresetting network settings on your iPhone. But, since the iPhone doesn’t have a built-in “restart” option, it can be quite confusing to reboot one. Well, in this article we’ll explain how to restart your iPhone.

How to Restart an iPhone with Face ID

Note:This method is applicable for restarting iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS, and iPhone X.

How to Restart iPhone with Touch ID

Note:This method is applicable for all iPhones prior to the iPhone X, including the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone SE 1st generation, iPhone SE 2nd generation, and iPhone SE 3rd generation.

Before the release of the iPhone X, restarting an iPhone was easier than it is on current models, as there was no need to remember any button combinations. So, here’s how you can restart iPhones with a home button:

How to Restart iPhone Using Siri

If your side button or sleep/wake button is broken, or if you simply want a faster way of rebooting an iPhone, you can use Siri to restart your iPhone.

If all else fails, you can try to force restart your iPhone — a simple solution for most issues, such as aniPhone which won’t turn on.

Vikhyat Rishi

Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.

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