# How to restart iPhone 11 **URL:** \ **Category:** Technology\ **Created:** [April 3, 2021, 6:08am UTC](https://howtodiscuss.com/t/how-to-restart-iphone-11/39158 "2021-04-03T06:08:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
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> [@MaryamAli](#): > > **How to restart iPhone 11**? Follow the steps below > > 1. The buttons at both the sides one is that of Volume down or side on/off button. Either one of them can be press hold. The power off slider will appear. > > 2. After you drag the slider it will take 30 seconds for iPhone 11 to switch off. > > 3. For turning it back on just press hold the side on/off button till the time the Apple logo shows up. > > This process is valid for iPhone X and iPhone 12 as well. > > How to restart iPhone 8, 7 or 6 > > 1. Take the side button and press hold it until the slider shows up on the screen > > 2. After sliding to power off the iPhone will be turned off and this will take 30 seconds > > 3. In order to turn it back on just press hold the side on/off button. Keep it so until the Apple logo shows up. > > ## How to restart iPhone 5 or earlier > > 1. There is a button at the top of the handset. Press hold the button until the power off slider shows up. > > 2. After dragging the slider it will take 30 seconds for the device to turn off. > > 3. In order to turn it back on press hold the top button until the Apple logo shows up. > > ## What to do with a frozen iPhone? > > When the touch screen of either of iPhones, iPod or iPad is not working then it is frozen. It can get stuck for any reason. > ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2019/09/27/01/23/iphone-4507288_960_720.jpg) > Frozen or black screen > > With a frozen or black screen the device needs to be started forcefully. This is not risky at all because none of the content will be erased. This force restart can be done even if neither of the buttons are working or the screen is completely black. Following steps will guide through the process. > > - There are iPad models that do not have a Home button. In this case the Volume up button will help. Just press and quickly release the button. The press and release the Volume up button quickly. Take the Power button and press hold it till the iPad restarts. > - For the devices like iPhone 8 and later take the Volume up button. Press and quickly release it. Then press the Volume down button and then quickly release it. Take the side on/off button and press hold it till the iPhone restarts with the Apple logo appearing on the screen. > - For iPod 7th generation, iPhone 7 plus and iPhone 7 take the two buttons one on the top or the side button and second the Volume down button. Press them both together till the Apple logo appears on the screen > - iPod 6th generation, iPhone 6s, iPad having Hone button or earlier. In case their screen freezes take either the top button or the side button and press hold it with the Home button and when the Apple logo appears in the screen. > > ## What if the device still doesn’t start? > > There could be a chance that the device still wont start and the screen is still black. Maybe the device is drained of charging and it needs to be plugged in. Just connect it with the charger. Wait for a while till there appears the battery picture in the screen and the device will start charging. When it is charged enough it will turn on automatically. > > Even if after an hour the screen is still black and not charged then check fir the cable connection, adapter or the jack. Everything should be connected right and free of any damage. > ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/07/07/17/27/iphone-5381214_960_720.jpg) > > ## What if the device starts but still gets stuck while start up? > > If the Apple logo is turning blue or red then these steps should be followed. > > 1. Connect the Apple device to the computer. If it is Mac then go for macOS Catalina 10.15, and then open Finder. Mac with macOs Mojave 10.14 or the earlier systems, a PC, go open iTunes. > > 2. Find the device on the computer. > > 3. When the device is connected to the computer follow these steps > > - In iPad models where there is no Home button use the Volume button. Press the Volume up button and quickly release it. The press the Volume down button and quickly release it. Then press hold the top button until the device has restarted and get to recovery mode. > - For iPhone 8 or the later models use the Volume button. Press the Volume up button and quickly release it. Then press the Volume down button and quickly release it. Then keep pressing the side on/off button until the devices goes to the recovery mode. > - For iPod 7th generation, iPhone 7 plus and iPhone 7 press hold the Volume down button and Top/Side buttons together. Hold these two until the screen shows the recovery mode. > - The earlier models iPhone 6s, iPod touch 6th generation and iPad with Home button can be recovered by holding the Top button and the Home button at the same time until the recovery mode screen shows up. > > 1. The computer will show the option to either Update or Restore. Choose the option of Update. In this way the data will remain unharmed and the computer will reinstall the iPadOS and iOS. The computer will have to download the software. But if it takes time than fifteen minted then the device will quit from the recovery mode and then the step two and three has to be repeated. > > ## Apple services > > The services provided by Apple can be accessed anytime through ‘Apple Support’ for any of the following reasons. > > - A black screen on the device even when they are force restarting, recharging and trying to upgrade from the computer > - There is black screen on the device but the vibrations, sounds and alerts are still heard > - The screen is black but when it is unmuted, or connected to power it still chirps > - The screen is on with its display but not responding to any gestures, tap or slide > - The device is unable to force restart because of the button being broken > - The device is showing colours and stuck on the logo of Apple and not even recognising in iTunes. > ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/12/01/18/17/mobile-phone-1875813_960_720.jpg) > > ## How often the iPhone should be restarted? > > The iPhone users need to care about their phones and for this some measures need to be taken. Restarting the devices is one question that iPhone owner pose that if it is any useful or not. There are two parallel answers for it. One of the expert says that there is no such need to restart the iPhone ever. The phone will still work normally if it is never restarted. In fact there is more battery utilised in restarting the phone than actually leaving it on. Therefore it doesn’t make any difference. > > The CEO of iFixit which provided fixing guidelines for electronic equipments at home and also sells tools for it. The battery degrades after some times. A phone’s battery takes 400 cycles and after that it starts to degrade. A user can charge his phone from 0% battery to 100% for 400 times and after that it will start degrading. And in case the phone is charged when the battery is around 50% then getting it to 100% will take half of the charging cycle. In the same way all devices have their own charge cycles and all of them ultimately drain out. These are the lithium ion batteries which can get degrade. If a user finds himself charging his phone more frequently then it is time to change the battery. > > There were a series of experiments being conducted to see which measures are effective to increase the life of smartphones. Some steps taken can be to install an ad blocker that will help when internet is being used a lot on the phone. Moreover turning off the ‘fetch’ feature of Mail and keeping the brightness low. > > So turning off the phone and then turning it on does not have any effect on the health of the smartphones and even if there is any effect then it is only equal to the rest of the measures. > > When the battery is getting used it will degrade with time so to get a powerful battery is to get either a new phone or install a new battery. And the task utilises minimum of energy and time. > > There are well certain conditions when there really is a need to restart the phone. As already discussed when the screen turns black or frozen then there is a force restart that needs to be done. > > Henceforth generally restarting an iPhone doesn’t quite help but actually it can if there are many apps running. When the iPhone is restarted then the apps will reload again. Otherwise the restarting only happens when battery dies or there is an update. iPhone manages the memory quite well so when there is memory leak caused by coding errors. The restarting process helps in either clearing this memory or to manage the programs that are not working properly. In iPhones the memory for each app is specific and when the app is killed the memory is also erased. So when the phone is running slow it could be because of a lot of apps running in the background. Just kill those apps not in use and the running will be back on track. > > ![](https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2016/02/10/16/39/girl-1192032_960_720.jpg) > > Restarting the phone is still good but it will not make it any faster. There are rather apps in the phone which are not in use. Once in a while the user should visit the phone to see for which apps are not in use because iPhone does not have any such feature to automatically delete those apps which are not in use. These unnecessary apps drain off the battery and also use the internet space as well. > > ## Summary > > **How to restart iPhone 11** is simple but there are many other complexities regarding the Apple products. Their working is different because unlike other devices they have this dedicated software iOS. It is efficient in providing the services but then user has to have much of the knowledge regarding the system to pull it off. There are better versions of it but updating on the older handsets is also important. These process mentioned here can help a lot and will keep the data also safe. Still it is always a good idea to keep a backup of all the data. Sometimes due to lack of awareness the data can be at risk. If data gets deleted or damaged then there will also not be a reverse of it. In fact even if phone is running smooth the data should be given a continuous backup through iCloud or any other device > > ## How can the iPhone run smoother? > > iPhone has proved to be a top notch brand because of the smooth experience it provides to the users. The touch screen and the effortless use of apps make the iPhone worth it. With passage if usage however users complain that the working is not as smooth as it should be. There are certain things which we do not attend to which slowly and gradually lead to diminished working. There are some steps which can be taken to ensure better life of iPhones > > ### 1. Getting rid of the unnecessary space > > There are so many things on the phone which have been piling up and taking up all the space. A checkout is a must that what is existing in the phone. This is all the clutter which is gradually slowing down the phone. You should know how to get to manage the storage. General \> scroll down \> go to usage. It will take some time to load. You will find out here which app is taking how much space. The games, applications which are never used should go to trash. Video clips or pictures that are uselessly there and only taking up the space should be gotten rid off immediately. > > iOS Management tool can help in deleting the songs. Download or install iOS Management tool and then connect the device to introduce to computer syncios. Through this tool you can track the files that are not needed in the device and ultimately delete it > > ### 2. Internet browser cache > > Phone also and works like a computer. Just like in a computer cache history is being cleared for it to work effectively. This is not a common practice on the phone. Keep clearing the data, cookies, record for the internet browsing. This can be done by going to configuration and then to Safari or the browser app used. The options of ‘Clear Cookies and Information’ and ‘Clear History’ will be there. This option is marked blue which gives the option to clear the history. The option will turn grey once the history is all deleted. > > ### 3. Delete messages > > The history of iMessages is stored in the Cloud which does provide a backup. But the SMS do take up much of the space especially the long conversations. They are old and not needed anymore. They can be deleted simply by opening the chat and press hold it for some time. The more option will come up and then ‘Delete All’ the SMS or conversations which are no longer needed. Chats can also be deleted from the list by swiping it left and then delete the whole chat. > > ### 4. Software updated > > If the user want to enjoy the new kinds of updates and versions of the softwares running on the phone. If there is no interest in getting any newer versions then simply shun all the updates of the softwares. These updates will slow down the performance of the phone so they should be switched off and make the setting so that these updates only get installed when iPhone is connected to power and WiFi. > > ### 5. Turning off location > > This tip is not only useful for the performance of the phone but also for privacy and battery life. It is not really required when different applications are asking for keeping a track of your location. Go to Setup then Privacy and to Location Services. You can either turn it off altogether or just for selected apps. Maps will definitely require your location to guide you through but Facebook or Twitter do mot require location. Consciously go though the apps to see which one requires location. > > ## What to do when iPhone keeps on restarting? > > Other than **how to restart iPhone 11**? There have been some updates in the iPhone and due to the newer versions the phone keeps on restarting in its own. These updates help in many ways to make improvements and keep the bugs away. But other issues can also be faced. > > #### Update iOS version > > Updates are available for iPhone which can help address many issues. Go to ‘General’ , go to ‘Software Updates’. It will show if any update is available. Tap on ‘Install Now’ and then the update will be easily installed. This will also lead in restarting the device with new modifications. > > Another method is to go to iTuned through which the updates can be installed. > > 1. Connect the iPhone to computer via cable and then go to iTunes. > > 2. See the top right corner of the screen. There is a button at the left of iTune Store. The left sidebar says ‘Summary’. Click > > 3. Click on ‘Check for Update’ and then the latest version will be updated from iTunes. > > ### Hard resetting the iPhone > > The unnecessary restarting of iPhone can be done by force rebooting. This is an effective solution but can result sometimes in a black unresponsive screen. A hard reset can work well but it should only be done when there is no other solution left. The restarting of all kinds of Apple devices is already elaborated. However pressing and holding Power and Home button for ten seconds will force restart it. The appearance of Apple logo means the phone has restarted thus fixing the problem. > > The solution doesn’t give a hundred percent surety of fixing the problem. Make sure the buttons are pressed long enough to hard reset the phone. > > ## Does Apple slow down after updates? > > Apple had many versions and models of their phones. With new iPhones coming up people would hoard the stores to get one and no doubt iPhone has proved to be the number one choice. In the past there had been a constant complaint among the users that with every update their phones were getting slower. There was an assumption at that time the Apple is actually slowing down the phones on purpose to compel customers to buy newer versions of phone. > > Experiments were run into this assumption. The phone with old batteries would nit perform good enough but with replacement of battery they were good as new. Apple later did admit the fact that with every update the iPhones were getting slower and they then also decided to give free storage to its users. They stated that they didn’t really want to slow the phones rather their deteriorating batteries were the reason of slowed down phones. This could be checked through going to Setting and then Battery. There you can find battery health. It will show peak health if the battery and if it doesn’t show peak health then the option can be disabled to refrain from shutdowns. > > This happens because when the battery is ageing it is unable to give large amounts of power support thus leading to sudden shutdowns. > > ## Does restarting an iPhone can help get rid of hackers? > > The iPhone can also get hacked. This happens when someone is logging onto your Apple id from any other device. Leading into stealing the data or deactivating the devices that are connected to the phone. 2FA or Two Factor Authentication has given a solution. It means giving another lager of security over the existing system. In case if iCloud being hacked it is best to reset the ID and password. Immediately go afterwards to the Apple account. Remove any other device using the account thus swiping away the intruder. This will set things right. The data is always at risk in this way so it is most suitable to get the Two Factor Authentication and save other devices as well. > > ## What to do if the phone gets super hot? > > It is not just the case with phones but any device that is getting hot is bad for it. The internal parts gets badly effected and ultimately the functionality will be effected. In case there is any device getting hotter then it should be prevented. The root cause should be found in the first place. For phones to be getting really hot the charger can be of poor quality. This will only warn up the phone unnecessarily but also deteriorate the battery as well. In any case this should be prevented or else the phone will ultimately stop working. > > However while charging it is common to see iPhones getting heating up. It can go to sixty degrees. If the phone is getting hotter than usual then charging should be stopped right away and look for the cause. There can be following common reasons to getting heated up > > - An application or game that is consuming energy thus heating up the phone. > - Use of cellphone while charging > - In case the phone is not getting enough space for its heat to be emitted properly. > - Long time of phone use > - In case the hardware fails due to ageing. > > ## Phone overheating can be prevented by > > - Trying that the phone doesn’t overcharge > - Charging phone in a well ventilated environment > - Not to use the phone while charging > - Minimise or cut down any source of heat from surrounding > - Phone shouldn’t be charged too frequently > > ## General care of iPhone > > Apple makes the operating system and hardware exclusive for the iPhones so to get the general care of the phone it is important to keep visiting their website specially for help and support of their customers. > > The manufacturers offer one year warrant of the hardware repair. They also offer complementary technical support for up to ninety days. This comes with a package if AppleCare+ and the AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss which gives coverage. It provides features like 24/7 technological support and the accidental damage protection. > > The features include battery service coverage, accidental damage protection for every twelve months which would include two incidents, technical support for 24/7 and support services and coverage from the Apple certified experts. These come in the form of packages mentioned above. These services has charges with tax. In theft and loss protection the Find My iPhone will be enabled on the phone. > > Apple also gives access to its customers to contact them any time they want through mails, calls or chats. They will provide service on the same day in major metropolitan areas and will also send the replacement devices so customers do not have to go all the way for replacements. Hardware coverage will include battery and iPhone repair. > > Issues can readily arise regarding the software as well for which the packages provided by Apple will help in troubleshooting problems with Apple apps like Mail, Calendar or FaceTime, connection with wireless networks and use of iCloud or iOS. The packages AppleCare+ and AppleCare+ Theft and Loss can easily be purchased by looking at the pricing details on their website. You can chose according to your need and let the company do their job > > ## Conclusion > > iPhones have earned quite a prominent place among the smartphone world. In fact they are among the pioneering smartphone brands. They brought a revolution in the telecommunication world so that the computer seems ■■■■■■■ all the way in the hands. Their precaution also comes along just like the rest of the gadgets. Users should keep an update on their iPhones and also know their care as well so that they do not have to see trouble on their phones. > > All the information given in this article is just an orientation into the basic care of your phone. There are numerous functions in your phone which you may be unaware of. Remember its a computer that is ■■■■■■■ in your hand so sky is the limit. There are so many features and functions ready to be unlocked for your ease. There are fun activities and useful tasks which can easily be done by a mere handset. To get to know what features are hidden in your phone do take a visit to the settings and see for what mire you can do with it. **How to restart iPhone 11** has its answer clarified but there is more to your phone to be toggled. > > ## Frequently asked questions > > ### 1. How to turn off an iPhone 11? > > For shutting down the iPhone 11 do this combination. Press and quickly release the Volume up button and the quickly press and release the Volume down button. Lastly press the side button on/off button. The screen will show a slider. After sliding that iPhone 11 will shut down. > > ### 2. How to hard reset an iPhone? > > iPhone 6s or the previous models can be hard reset with Home button and Power button being press and held together till the Apple logo will appear on the screen. > > ### 3. How to manually reset the iPhone? > > - Go to the Home screen and tap Setting > - Tap General and go to the bottom of the screen > - Tap Reset and then reset all Content and Settings. > - A warning will show which would say Erase All Content and Setting. This will required username and password. > - After opting for it the phone will be reset > > ### 4. How to restart the iPhone with buttons? > > Follow the steps > > - Take the Home button and Sleep/Wake button. Press and hold them together for at least ten seconds to see the Apple logo appearing on the screen. Let go of the buttons as the screen changes > - The usual process of starting up will take place > - Home screen will appear > > ### 5. How to restart a phone without using buttons? > > Usually there is a combination of volume buttons and side buttons used to restart the phone. Pressing the volume button for a long time will show up the option of booting the device. It will give the option of rebooting the device. Choose accordingly. 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