On an iPhone with Face ID, press and hold the side button and either volume button until the power-off slider appears. On an iPhone with a Home button, press and hold the side or top button. Then drag the slider.
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Turn off an iPhone with Face ID
- Press and hold the side button and a volume button.
- When the slider appears, drag it to the right.
- Wait until the screen goes completely black.
This method applies to models without a Home button, including recent iPhone generations.
Turn off an iPhone with a Home button
- Press and hold the side button. On older models, use the top button.
- Drag the slider to turn off.
- Wait for the process to finish.
Turn off via Settings
If the buttons are not working properly, open Settings > General, scroll to the bottom and tap Shut Down. Drag the slider shown.
How to turn your iPhone back on
Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. If the iPhone does not turn on, connect it to power and let it charge before trying again.
iPhone is not responding
Turning off normally and force restarting are different procedures. If the screen is frozen and unresponsive, refer to the force restart instructions specific to your model. A force restart should not be used as a regular method to turn off the device.
Turning off is not erasing the iPhone
Turning off only temporarily stops operation. The option Erase All Content and Settings erases data and prepares the device for reset or transfer. Do not use this option if you only intend to turn off or restart.
Frequently asked questions
Is it necessary to turn off the iPhone every night?
No. You can leave it on and use Low Power Mode or Focus modes when needed.
Can I schedule the iPhone to turn off?
iOS does not offer a standard schedule to completely turn off the device at a set time.
Sources: iPhone controls and iPhone User Guide.
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