Evie Summers
If your iPhone's sleep/wake button is broken, there are still ways to shut it down. One way is to use the touchscreen: Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then drag the slider. Alternatively, you can use the volume buttons and the side button: Press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider. If your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive, you may need to force restart it by quickly pressing and releasing the volume up and down buttons, then pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| iPhone with the Home button | Press and hold the side button, then drag the slider |
| All models | Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then drag the slider |
| Force restart | Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears |
| Turn on | Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears |
| Lock screen | Use AssistiveTouch on your screen |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Settings app
If you want to shut down your iPhone without using the sleep button, you can do so through the Settings app. This method works for all iPhone models.
First, open your Settings app. From the main menu, select 'General'. On the 'General' page, you will see a list of options related to your iPhone's general settings. Scroll down until you see the 'Shut Down' option, and tap on it. This will take you to the Power Off screen, where you will see a slider at the top. To turn off your device, simply drag the slider to the right. Your iPhone will now be powered off.
This method is a convenient way to shut down your iPhone without using any physical buttons. It is especially useful if your sleep button is not functioning properly or if you prefer a more streamlined approach to turning off your device.
It is worth noting that, for older iPhone models (iPhone 8 or earlier, or iPhone SE), there is an alternative method. Instead of going through the Settings app, you can press and hold the side button for a few seconds. This will bring up the Power Off screen, where you can then drag the slider to turn off your device.
Additionally, for iPhone models with Face ID (iPhone X or later), you can simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the Power Off slider appears. Then, simply drag the slider to shut down your iPhone.
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Forcing a restart
If your iPhone isn't responding, and you can't turn it off, you can force it to restart. This process will also work for iPhones with broken power buttons.
If your iPhone has a Home button:
- Press and quickly release the volume up button.
- Press and quickly release the volume down button.
- Press and hold the side button.
- Release the side button when the Apple logo appears.
If your iPhone doesn't have a Home button:
- Press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear.
- Drag the Power Off slider to the centre of the screen to turn off your device.
- Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
If your iPhone still doesn't restart after trying these steps, you can refer to the Apple Support article for iPhones that won't turn on or are frozen.
Using Siri and AssistiveTouch
Another way to shut down your iPhone without the Sleep/Wake button is to use Siri and the AssistiveTouch feature. Here's how to set it up:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch and turn on the feature.
- A floating home button will appear on your screen. Tap it, then tap Device > Lock Screen.
Please note that Siri cannot shut down an iPhone running iOS 14 or earlier, but it may be possible in the future.
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Using the touchscreen
If your iPhone's touchscreen is not working and you want to shut it down, there are a few methods you can try. The exact steps depend on the model of your iPhone and whether you want to shut down the phone completely or just turn off the screen.
For iPhone 6, 6s Plus, 7, 8, and X users, one method is to press the volume up button, then immediately press the volume down button, and finally, press and hold the Sleep/Wake or Power button. Within 10 seconds, the phone should shut off and then begin to reboot.
If you have an iPhone X or later model, you can try this alternative method: press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously until the Emergency Alert page appears on your screen. Release the buttons and check for the slider, which you can use to turn off or reboot your device. Slide the switch to turn off your device, then wait a few seconds until the iOS system is fully shut down. Press the Power button once more to reboot your iPhone.
Another method that does not involve using the touchscreen is to activate Siri and use voice commands. Press and hold the Power button until the Siri icon appears on your screen. Then, say something like, "Siri, turn off my device." Your iPhone will then shut down without you having to touch the screen.
If all else fails, you can simply wait for your iPhone's battery to drain completely, at which point, the device will shut down on its own. However, this method may take a while, and it is generally not recommended to let your iPhone battery drain to 0% regularly, as it can potentially cause damage to the battery.
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Using Siri or another assistant
If you're running iOS 15 or higher, you can use Siri to shut down your iPhone. Simply ask Siri, using the Side button or a voice command, to "shut down my iPhone" or "turn off my iPhone". Siri will ask you to confirm, and you can respond with a simple "Yes". Alternatively, you can press the Power Off button in the Siri interface to quickly turn off your iPhone. This command doesn't require an internet connection and will work even if you're in Airplane mode.
Prior to iOS 15, Siri couldn't shut down an iPhone. However, you could use Siri to lock your iPhone screen by enabling AssistiveTouch. This feature is useful if your power button or volume buttons aren't working properly. To enable AssistiveTouch, go to Settings > Touch > AssistiveTouch. Once you have the floating home button on your screen, tap it, then tap Device > Lock Screen.
Additionally, there are a few other methods to turn off your iPhone without using the sleep button. One method involves using the Settings app. Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, and then drag the slider to turn off your iPhone. This method works for all iPhone models.
Another method involves a combination of hardware buttons. For iPhones without a Home button, press and hold the Side button and either of the Volume buttons until you see the shutdown screen. Then, let go and slide your finger across the "Slide to Power Off" slider. For iPhones with a Home button, like the iPhone 8 or iPhone SE, simply press and hold the Side button to bring up the shutdown menu, then slide your finger across the slider.
It's worth noting that Apple does not allow automatic shutdowns without confirmation due to security reasons. However, if you want to automatically stop media playback after a certain duration, you can use the Timer feature in the Clock app to achieve a similar result.
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Using the volume and side buttons
If your iPhone has Face ID, you can shut it down by pressing and holding the side button and either of the volume buttons simultaneously. Keep holding the buttons until you see the power-off slider appear on the screen. Then, simply drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
On iPhone models with a Home button, the process is slightly different. Press and hold the side button, and then drag the slider that appears on the screen.
If you have an iPhone with Face ID or a Home button, you can also shut it down by going to Settings > General > Shut Down and then dragging the slider.
It's important to note that the side button has different names depending on the iPhone model. On newer models, it's simply called the "
Additionally, you can use the volume buttons and the side button to force restart your iPhone. Quickly press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.
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Frequently asked questions
You can shut down your iPhone without using the Sleep/Wake button by going to Settings > General > Shut Down, then dragging the slider.
If your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive, you can force restart your device by pressing and quickly releasing the volume up button, then doing the same with the volume down button, and then pressing and holding the side button until the Apple logo appears.
You can lock your iPhone screen by turning on the AssistiveTouch feature. This adds a floating home button to your screen, which you can tap and then tap 'Device' followed by 'Lock Screen'.
