Is your iPhone 16 frozen, stuck on the Apple logo, or not responding as expected? A force restart, also known as a hard reset, can often be the solution to a variety of software-related issues.
Whether your screen is frozen, or your device is unresponsive, performing a hard reset can help you get things back on track without losing any data.
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps to quickly force restart your iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
How to Force Restart iPhone 16
Follow these simple steps to force restart your iPhone 16:
Step 1. Place one finger near the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on the left side of the iPhone, and another finger on the Side button (also called the Power button) on the right side of the device.
Step 2. Perform the button sequence:
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
- Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until the screen goes black.
Step 3. Wait for the screen to turn off:
If your iPhone is unresponsive or stuck, the power-off menu may not appear, even if it shows up it’s important to ignore it. Keep holding the Side button until the screen turns completely off.
Step 4. Once the screen is off, release the Side button. To turn the iPhone back on, press and hold the Side button again until the Apple logo appears.
Pro Tip: If the iPhone doesn’t turn back on after pressing the Side button, try plugging it into a charger. This should help restart the device if it is out of power or if the side button is not working.
Why Force Restart Your iPhone?
A force restart can resolve many software problems, including:
- Apps crashing unexpectedly or slowing down the device.
- The device freezes or becomes unresponsive.
- The iPhone getting stuck on the Apple logo.
And that’s it!
You’ve successfully force restarted your iPhone 16! This simple process can help solve a wide range of software glitches or freezing issues.
