How to restart an iPhone or iPad (All models)

Restarting our iPhones is the first thought that comes to our mind whenever we encounter any issue. This is because simply restarting your iPhone can often fix issues like app crashes, sluggish performance, or connectivity problems. While restarting an iPhone is a straightforward process, it is not uncommon for new iPhone users to get confused.

Whether you just picked up the new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max, you are waiting on the foldable iPhone Duo, you own an iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, or an older model with a Home button, continue on this read to learn how to restart your iPhone.

How to restart iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, Air, 17, 16e, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, X, and XR

1. Press and hold the Side button from the right side of the device, and either Volume Up or Volume Down from the left side of the device. Leave both buttons when you see the slider.
2. Alternatively, if your iPhone is running iOS 18 or later, you can open the Control Center and long-press the Power button in the top-right corner to bring up the Power slider.
   
   
3. Drag the slider from left to right.
4. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
5. To turn ON your iPhone with Face ID, press and hold the right Side button. Leave it when you see the Apple logo on the screen.
   
   

How to restart iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable

iPhone Duo is the one model in the 2026 lineup that breaks the usual layout. It has no Face ID at all. Apple built Touch ID into the Side button instead, so the same button you press to sleep the phone is also the one that unlocks it, whether the device is folded shut or opened out to the 7.6-inch inner display. The volume buttons sit on the top edge rather than the left side.

The power slider still works the same way:

1. Press and hold the Side button and either Volume button together until the power slider appears.
2. Drag the slider from left to right.
3. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
4. Press and hold the Side button again until the Apple logo appears on the outer display.

Because Touch ID lives in that button, rest your finger on it lightly rather than jabbing at it, otherwise you may just trigger an unlock attempt. If you would rather not hunt for two buttons on a folded phone, the Control Center method and the Settings method further down both work on iPhone Duo as well.

How to restart iPhone and iPad with home button

The second-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone SE 1st Gen, iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 5s/5c/5, and all iPads with Home button have the same method of restarting.

1. Press and hold the Side button from the right side of the device (Top button for small iPhones and iPads). Stop pressing the button when you see the slider.
   
   
2. Drag the slider from left to right.
   
   
3. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
4. To turn ON your iPhone or iPad with the Home button, press and hold the right Side button (or Top button). Leave it when you see the Apple logo on the screen.
   
   

How to restart the iPad that has Face ID

If you have iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th or 3rd generation, iPad Pro 11-inch original or 2nd generation, then the process to restart is almost the same as iPhones with Face ID. Take a look.

1. Press and hold the Top button, and either Volume Up or Volume Down from the right side of the device. Leave both buttons when you see the slider.
   
   
2. Drag the slider from left to right.
   
   
3. Wait for at least 30 seconds.
4. To turn ON your iPad with Face ID, press and hold the Top button. Leave it when you see the Apple logo on the screen.
   
   

That’s all, mate!

This is the standard way in which you can restart any iPhone or iPad. However, it is also possible to restart your device without the power or home buttons. Finally, if a simple restart or force restart is not able to resolve a problem you’re encountering, then you may have to use Recovery mode or DFU mode. Let us know in the comments below if you have any other questions.

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