iPhone turn off doesn’t work? Here’s what you need to do!
iPhone turn off doesn’t work? This is a very annoying problem, but fortunately there are plenty of solutions! In this blog, we cover the following topics:
- How do I turn off my iPhone?
- iPhone crashes and cannot be turned off
- Disabling iPhone with newer models and iOS
How do I turn off my iPhone?
The method of how to turn off an iPhone varies by model. Below is explained for each iPhone model by which button combination you turn it off.
- iPhone X, 11 & 12: Press the lock button (right) simultaneously with one of the volume buttons (left) for 3 seconds. A slider appears with “Turn off. Swipe the button to the right to turn off your iPhone.
- iPhone 6, 7, 8 & SE 2020: Press and hold the lock button (right). A slider appears with “Turn off. Swipe the button to the right to turn off your iPhone.
- iPhone SE 2016, 5, 4 or older: Press and hold the lock button (on the top). A slider appears with “Turn off. Swipe the button to the right to turn off your iPhone.
It is also possible to turn off your iPhone without using any of the buttons, this is useful if one of the buttons does not work. You do this as follows. Go to settings>general>turn off> swipe the button to the right to turn off your iPhone.
iPhone crashes and cannot be turned off
iPhone turn off fails because it freezes? In that case, you can have iPhone forcibly rebooted. In doing so, you do not lose any data. You do this for your iPhone model as follows:
- iPhone 8, SE 2020, X, 11 & 12: Press the volume up button. Press the volume down button. Hold down the lockbutton. Release as soon as the Apple logo appears.
- iPhone 7: Press the volume down button and the lock button at the same time. Release as soon as the Apple logo appears.
- iPhones with homebutton: Press and hold the home button simultaneously with the lock button (on the top). Release as soon as the Apple logo appears.
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Why can't I turn off my iPhone?
This usually happens when your iPhone crashes due to a software error, an app that sticks or an iOS problem. In some cases, the screen becomes unresponsive, preventing you from turning the device off normally.
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What should I do if my iPhone does not respond to the power button?
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Do I lose data if I force reboot my iPhone?
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Why is my iPhone stuck on a black screen?
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Can full storage keep my iPhone from turning off?
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Can water damage keep my iPhone from turning off?
Disabling iPhone with newer models and iOS
With newer iPhones and recent iOS versions, turning off can sometimes feel different. For example, modern iPhones no longer have a physical home button and some features work via software. An iPhone may also be unresponsive due to a software error, an update or an app crashing.
In recent iOS versions, it is also possible to turn off your iPhone via settings. Go to Settings > General > Turn off. This is especially useful when a button doesn’t work properly. In addition, newer models, such as iPhone 13, 14, 15 and newer, have additional security features and power-saving processes. This can sometimes cause a device to take longer to fully respond or shut down. In that case, a forced reboot may help. Are you using a case or screen protector that puts pressure on the buttons? Then your iPhone may also appear to be unresponsive. Always check this first.
Unfortunately, did the above steps not help you and iPhone power off doesn’t work? We then recommend going to a professional repair shop (for example, ThePhoneLab – check here for a branch near you). At ThePhoneLab, we always do a free diagnostic first. After this, you are not required to proceed to repair, but of course you can. Make your appointment here:
