A hard reset or force restart is a useful troubleshooting step that can help fix many common issues on an iPhone. Here’s how to do it for all iPhone models:
For iPhone 8 or later models:
- Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
- Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears, and then release the button.
For iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:
- Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time.
- Keep holding both buttons until the Apple logo appears, and then release the buttons.
For iPhone 6s and earlier models:
- Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time.
- Keep holding both buttons until the Apple logo appears, and then release the buttons.
After performing a hard reset or force restart, your iPhone should restart and hopefully resolve any issues you were experiencing. However, keep in mind that this should be used as a last resort and should not be performed too frequently, as it can lead to data loss or damage to the device.