4 Methods to power-off your iPhone

Hey friends, knowing how to turn off your iPhone is an important skill. Whether you’re dealing with unresponsiveness or simply want to power down, here are 4 foolproof methods to shut down your device.

Hardware Button Shutdown:

• For iPhone X and newer models, press and hold the Side button along with either volume button.
• Slide your finger across the on-screen slider to power off.
• iPhone with a Home button (e.g., iPhone 8 or SE) users can press and hold the Side button to access the shutdown menu.

Force Shutdown for Unresponsive iPhones:

• When faced with a frozen iPhone, press volume up, then volume down.
• Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
• This method is effective for resolving various iPhone issues.

Settings App Shutdown:

• Navigate to Settings > General > Shut Down.
• An alternative for scenarios where hardware buttons are inaccessible or malfunctioning.

Siri-Powered Shutdown:

• With iOS 15 or higher, instruct Siri to “shut down my iPhone” or “turn off my iPhone.”
• Confirm the action, either verbally or by tapping the Power Off button in the Siri interface.

Originally published at https://ldstephens.me on January 20, 2024.