Whether you’re eyeing the latest iPhone 14, iPhone SE 3rd generation, and iPad mini 6 or using an iPhone 6s, a force restart can come in handy to resolve any issues along the way. Here’s how to force restart all iPhone models.
How to force restart iPhone 8 and later (including 14)How to force restart your iPhone 7 or 7 PlusReboot your iPhone 6s or earlierHow to hard reset iPad models with Face IDReboot an iPad with a Home button
How to force restart 8 and later (including iPhone 14)
iPhone 14, 13, 12, 11 series, XS, XR, and iPhone X have Face ID and no Home button. iPhone SE 2022, SE 2020, and 8 series have a Home button with Touch ID. But the process to force a restart of all these devices is the same.
How to force restart your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus
iPhone 7 or 7 Plus has its unique method for force restart, which is different from all old or new iPhone models. Here’s how to force restart an iPhone 7. This method is also used for the iPod Touch 7th Gen. Just use the Top button instead of the Side button.
Reboot your iPhone 6s or earlier
Here’s how you can force restart iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone SE 1st generation, iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, 5c, and earlier models. These steps are also applicable for the iPod Touch 6th Gen. Just use the Top button instead of the Side button.
How to hard reset iPad models with Face ID
The flagship iPads have Face ID and no traditional Home button. The process of rebooting these iPads is the same as with iPhone 8 and later. Here’s how.
Reboot an iPad with a Home button
That’s all, folks! This is how you can force restart your iPhone, iPad, and other devices. If this didn’t solve your problem, you may want to put your iPhone or iPad in Recovery mode or DFU mode.
Video: Force restart/reboot all iPhone and iPad models
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