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How to Restart an iPhone or iPad

Turn the device off and back on to clear many temporary problems.

Quick Answer

Use Settings → General → Shut Down or the model's supported power-off button combination.

Step by Step

Save any work.
Open Settings → General → Shut Down, or use the supported button combination.
Slide to power off.
Wait briefly.
Turn the device back on with the Side or Top button.

If That Doesn't Work

A normal restart does not erase your data.
A force restart is different and is intended for a frozen device.

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