If your iPhone screen is not responding and you’re unable to turn it off, there are still a few ways to power off the device. First, make sure your device is either plugged in or has enough battery charge for the rest of the steps.
Then, if your iPhone has a Home button, press and hold the power button and Home button simultaneously for a few seconds until the Apple logo appears and the device turns off. If your iPhone has a Face ID, press and hold the power button and either of the volume buttons until the Apple logo appears and the device turns off.
If you still can’t turn off your device, connect it to your computer, launch iTunes, and select your device. Press and hold the Home button or either of the volume buttons while connecting the device to the computer.
When iTunes recognizes your device, follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPhone and turn it off.
How do I force my iPhone to shut down?
To force your iPhone to shut down, you need to press and hold both the Home button and the Sleep/Wake (power) button until you see the Apple logo appear on your screen. This can take up to 15 seconds and is the most reliable way to force your iPhone to shut down.
Keep holding both of the buttons until the logo appears, and then you can release them. Once the restart is complete, your iPhone should be shut down. Alternatively, if your iPhone isn’t responding or won’t force shut down, you can bypass the shutdown process by allowing your iPhone to run out of battery and shut down automatically.
How do you unfreeze an unresponsive iPhone?
If your iPhone is unresponsive and appears to be frozen, there are several steps you can take to try to unfreeze it.
1. Force Restart. The first step to try is a Force Restart, which sends a quick burst of energy through your device and can be the easiest way to unfreeze it. To do this, simultaneously press and hold the Home and Power buttons until the Apple Logo appears.
2. Recharge the Battery. If the Force Restart doesn’t work, the iPhone might just need some extra power. Try plugging it in for about 15 minutes, then unplug it and see if it responds.
3. Restore it in iTunes. If the above steps don’t work, the next best option is to restore the iPhone in iTunes. Plug the iPhone into a computer with iTunes installed and follow the on screen instructions to restore the device.
4. Contact Apple Support. If none of the above steps work, the issue could be caused by a hardware or software error. Contact Apple Support for help in diagnosing and resolving the problem.
How can I open my iPhone without the home button and Assistive Touch?
If your iPhone’s Home button is broken and you are unable to use Assistive Touch, the best approach would be to restore your device. You can restore your device either using iTunes on your computer or by using Recovery mode on your device.
To restore your device using iTunes on your computer, simply launch iTunes and connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. When iTunes recognises your device, you should see a prompt to restore your device.
Click ‘Restore’ to let iTunes erase your device and install the latest operating system.
If you are unable to use a computer, you can still restore your device using Recovery mode. To do so, start by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Once the device enters Recovery mode, you will see a prompt to ‘Restore’ or ‘Update’ your device. Select ‘Restore’ and iTunes will erase and install the latest version of iOS your device.
After restoring your device, your iPhone will no longer be locked and you will be able to access it normally. However, you should keep in mind that restoring your device will erase all of your data and settings.
So, make sure to back up your data before beginning the restoration process.
How do I manually turn off my iPhone?
Manually turning off your iPhone requires you to press several buttons in order to properly power down the device. To begin, press and hold the Side (or Top) button and either Volume Down or Volume Up button simultaneously until you see the slider appear on the screen.
Drag the slider to the right to power the device off. You should know that it may take a few seconds to completely power down the device. Once the device is off, the screen will be completely black and you won’t see any activity.
To turn your iPhone back on, all you have to do is press and hold the Side (or Top) button until the Apple logo appears.
What if I can’t force restart my iPhone?
If you can’t force restart your iPhone, it may indicate a more serious underlying problem. Some possible issues could include a corrupt operating system or a malfunctioning hardware component. You can try to repair the device yourself, but it’s generally recommended to take the device to a qualified iPhone service center for professional help.
If the problem persists, you may need to pay for a repair or replacement. In some cases, the problem may be covered under warranty if the device is still eligible. If you regularly back up your iPhone to iCloud, iTunes, or another cloud storage service, you should be able to transfer your most important data to a new device if you choose to get a replacement.