{"id":6905,"date":"2023-09-15T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T08:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/?p=6905"},"modified":"2023-09-15T18:55:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T17:55:01","slug":"soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Force Restart or Hard Reset iPhone (All Models)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your iPhone is acting up or malfunctioning, a quick troubleshooting process to undergo is to force restart or hard reset the iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases when you come across some problems on your iPhone due to software, force restart or hard resetting your iPhone can solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To force reset or hard reset iPhone resolves unresponsive apps, frozen screens, and many other issues on your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you&#8217;ll learn how to force reset or hard reset your iPhone regardless of the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0095da;color:#0095da\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0095da;color:#0095da\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#how-to-force-restart-iphone-models-ios-16\" title=\"How To Force Restart iPhone Models (iOS 16)\">How To Force Restart iPhone Models (iOS 16)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-1-press-and-release-volume-up-and-volume-down-button\" title=\"Step 1: Press and Release Volume Up and Volume Down Button\">Step 1: Press and Release Volume Up and Volume Down Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-2-long-press-power-button\" title=\"Step 2: Long-press Power Button \">Step 2: Long-press Power Button <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#how-to-force-restart-iphone-7-series-models\" title=\"How To Force Restart iPhone 7 Series Models\">How To Force Restart iPhone 7 Series Models<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-1-press-jointly-volume-down-and-sleepwake-button\" title=\"Step 1: Press Jointly Volume Down and Sleep\/Wake Button.\">Step 1: Press Jointly Volume Down and Sleep\/Wake Button.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-2-release-the-buttons\" title=\"Step 2: Release The Buttons \">Step 2: Release The Buttons <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#how-to-force-restart-iphone-6-series-models\" title=\"How To Force Restart iPhone 6 Series Models \">How To Force Restart iPhone 6 Series Models <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-1-press-and-hold-sleepwake-button-and-home-button\" title=\"Step 1: Press and Hold Sleep\/Wake Button and Home Button \">Step 1: Press and Hold Sleep\/Wake Button and Home Button <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-2-continue-holding-buttons\" title=\"Step 2: Continue Holding Buttons \">Step 2: Continue Holding Buttons <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#step-3-release-buttons\" title=\"Step 3: Release Buttons\">Step 3: Release Buttons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#faqs-on-how-to-force-restart-or-hard-reset-iphone-models\" title=\" FAQs on How To Force Restart or Hard Reset iPhone Models \"> FAQs on How To Force Restart or Hard Reset iPhone Models <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#is-it-safe-to-force-restart-my-iphone\" title=\" Is It Safe To Force Restart My iPhone?\"> Is It Safe To Force Restart My iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/soft-and-force-restart-an-iphone\/#will-force-restart-erase-my-iphone\" title=\" Will Force Restart Erase My iPhone?\"> Will Force Restart Erase My iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-force-restart-iphone-models\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"to-force-restart-iphone-models\"><\/span>To Force Restart iPhone Models <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Apple has different models of devices, from the iPhone 15 down to the earlier model, there are different ways to hard reset these devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever model of iPhone you use, it very possible to force restart them by following the step-by-step procedures in each section to accomplish your motive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-force-restart-iphone-models-ios-16\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-force-restart-iphone-models-ios-16\"><\/span>How To Force Restart iPhone Models (iOS 16)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an iPhone model running on iOS 16, here is how to possibly force restart your device with a few steps to follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-press-and-release-volume-up-and-volume-down-button\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-press-and-release-volume-up-and-volume-down-button\"><\/span>Step 1: Press and Release Volume Up and Volume Down Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On your iPhone, quickly Press and release the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Volume Up<\/mark> and <mark style=\"color:#cf2e2e;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Volume Down<\/mark> button located on the left side of your device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-long-press-power-button\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-long-press-power-button\"><\/span>Step 2: Long-press Power Button <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After doing the first two steps, <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">press and hold the side<\/mark> button (5-10 seconds) on the right side of your device till the Apple logo displays, then release the button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your iPhone will immediately restart after a few seconds. But if it doesn&#8217;t, look for a way to charge the device and retry the steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-force-restart-iphone-7-series-models\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-force-restart-iphone-7-series-models\"><\/span>How To Force Restart iPhone 7 Series Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of the iPhone 7 series devices (iPhone 7 or 7 Plus), follow the steps below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-press-jointly-volume-down-and-sleep-wake-button\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-press-jointly-volume-down-and-sleepwake-button\"><\/span>Step 1: Press Jointly Volume Down and Sleep\/Wake Button.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On your device, <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Press and hold the Volume Down<\/mark> button together with the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sleep\/Wake<\/mark> button till the Apple logo displays on the screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-release-the-buttons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-release-the-buttons\"><\/span>Step 2: Release The Buttons <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quickly let go<\/strong> of the buttons at once when the Apple logo appears and wait for your device to restart at once or after a few seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-force-restart-iphone-6-series-models\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-force-restart-iphone-6-series-models\"><\/span>How To Force Restart iPhone 6 Series Models <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To force restart an iPhone 6 or any other models under the series (6s, 6 Plus, or SE), here are the steps to follow to achieve a successful force restart or hard reset process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-press-and-hold-sleep-wake-button-and-home-button\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-press-and-hold-sleepwake-button-and-home-button\"><\/span>Step 1: Press and Hold Sleep\/Wake Button and Home Button <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Press and hold the Sleep\/Wake<\/mark> button located at the right side of your device together with the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Home<\/mark> button seen at the bottom of your device screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-continue-holding-buttons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-continue-holding-buttons\"><\/span>Step 2: Continue Holding Buttons <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do well to still hold the buttons at the same time until the Apple log appears on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-release-buttons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-3-release-buttons\"><\/span>Step 3: Release Buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quickly release<\/strong> the buttons when you see the Apple logo and wait patiently for your device to restart normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is ideal to always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techvocast.com\/how-to\/how-to-backup-your-iphone-and-ipad\/\">back up your data<\/a> to prevent any potential losses while carrying out these troubleshooting measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, to properly force restart or hard reset your iPhone as at when need be can get your device running smoothly as supposed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you encounter any issue force restarting any of your iPhone model, channel the query to the Apple Support team for further assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-22003 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_22003, body .eap_section_title_22003 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-22003.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-22003.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-22003.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-22003.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-22003.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_22003\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-on-how-to-force-restart-or-hard-reset-iphone-models\"><\/span> FAQs on How To Force Restart or Hard Reset iPhone Models <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1694697871\"><div id=\"sp-ea-22003\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-safe-to-force-restart-my-iphone\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-220030\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse220030\" aria-controls=\"collapse220030\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-minus\"><\/i> Is It Safe To Force Restart My iPhone?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse220030\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-22003\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-220030\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, it is very safe to force restart your iPhone. But it is not ideal to use this troubleshooting process when you've not encountered any reason to.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will-force-restart-erase-my-iphone\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-220031\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse220031\" aria-controls=\"collapse220031\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will Force Restart Erase My iPhone?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse220031\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-22003\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-220031\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p>No, after you force restart your iPhone, all your saved data will still be there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t  \"mainEntity\": [{\n\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is It Safe To Force Restart My iPhone?\",\n\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t  \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t  \"text\": \"Yes, it is very safe to force restart your iPhone. 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