To reset (force restart) an iPhone using buttons, the exact steps depend on the iPhone model:
For iPhone 8 and later (including iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16):
- Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
- Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side (Power) button until the Apple logo appears, then release it
For iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus:
- Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Side (Power) button simultaneously.
- Keep holding both buttons until the Apple logo appears, then release
For iPhone 6s and earlier (with Home button):
- Press and hold the Home button and the Side (or Top) button simultaneously.
- Keep holding both buttons until the Apple logo appears, then release
This process is called a force restart or hard reset. It does not erase any data but helps fix unresponsive or frozen iPhones by rebooting the device
. If you want to reset your iPhone to factory settings (erase all content and settings), that requires going through the Settings app or using Recovery Mode with a computer, which is a different process
. In summary, to reset your iPhone with buttons (force restart), use the volume buttons and side/power button in the sequence above depending on your model until you see the Apple logo. This will reboot your device without data loss and often resolves minor software issues.
