Evie Summers
If your iPhone's sleep/wake button is broken, you can still turn it on and unlock it using several alternative methods. One way is to use the Raise to Wake feature, which automatically wakes the Lock Screen when you raise your iPhone to look at it. You can also tap the screen to check notifications, take a photo, or access the flashlight. If you have an iPhone with a Home button, you can press it to unlock your device. If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you can glance at your iPhone to unlock it, and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
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What You'll Learn
Use the side button to turn on your iPhone
If your iPhone's sleep/wake button is broken or inaccessible, you can use the side button to turn it on. The side button can also be used to turn off and lock your iPhone. On some models, you can use the side button along with either volume button to turn off the device.
To turn on your iPhone using the side button, simply press the button once. If your iPhone is not turning on as expected, you can try restarting it by turning it off and then back on using the side button. If your iPhone has Face ID, you can press and hold the side button along with either volume button until the sliders appear, and then drag the Power Off slider. If your iPhone has a Home button, press and hold the side button and then drag the slider.
On iPhone 6 and later, as well as the second generation iPhone SE and later, you can also use the side button to wake your iPhone if it is asleep. On the first generation iPhone SE and earlier, you would use the top button instead.
Additionally, with the "Raise to Wake" feature, you can wake your iPhone's Lock Screen by simply raising it. This feature is available on iPhone X or later. To turn on "Raise to Wake," go to Settings > Display & Brightness. On iPhone 14 Pro and later, the Always-On display is enabled by default, allowing you to interact with your iPhone by raising it, tapping the screen, or pressing the side button.
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Raise your iPhone to wake the Lock Screen
The 'Raise to Wake' feature on your iPhone allows you to wake the Lock Screen automatically when you raise your iPhone to look at it. This can be useful when you only have one hand free and want to quickly check your notifications, access Control Centre, or take a photo.
To enable 'Raise to Wake', go to 'Settings', then 'Display & Brightness' and turn the feature on. You can also customise your Lock Screen with widgets and notifications to maximise the information you see when 'Raise to Wake' activates. This can include the time, date, and any pending alerts.
While 'Raise to Wake' is convenient, it uses sensors that consume battery power, so it may impact your iPhone's battery life. If you find your battery is draining faster than usual, try disabling 'Raise to Wake' to see if it makes a difference.
If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you can combine 'Raise to Wake' with Face ID so that your screen wakes when you lift it, and Face ID automatically unlocks it if it recognises you.
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Tap the screen to check notifications
If you have an iPhone X or a later model, you can tap your screen to check your notifications. Picking up your iPhone or waking your iPad will also allow you to view your recent notifications on the Lock Screen.
From the Lock Screen, you can:
- Tap a single notification to open the app it's from.
- Tap a group of notifications to view all the recent notifications from that app.
- Swipe left over a notification to manage alerts for that app or clear the notification.
- Touch and hold a notification to view it and perform quick actions if the app offers them.
You can also show the contents of notifications on the Lock Screen without unlocking your device. To do this, go to Settings > Notifications > Show Previews, and select 'Always'.
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Swipe up from the bottom of the Lock Screen
Swiping up from the bottom of the Lock Screen on your iPhone is a useful gesture that can help you unlock your phone and access various features. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it and what you can achieve with this simple gesture:
Unlocking Your iPhone
If you have an iPhone with Face ID, such as the iPhone 13, you can unlock your device by glancing at it and then swiping up from the bottom of the Lock Screen. This action will take you to your Home Screen. Alternatively, if your iPhone is on a flat surface, you can simply raise it or tap the screen to wake it up and access the Lock Screen.
Accessing Control Center
Swiping up from the bottom of the Lock Screen is also how you access the Control Center on iPhone models without Face ID. The Control Center allows you to quickly adjust settings and apps. On iPhone models with Face ID, you can access the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen instead.
Navigating Apps
Once your iPhone is unlocked, you can use the same swipe-up gesture from the bottom edge of the screen to navigate between apps. This action will take you to the Home Screen, and you can swipe right along the bottom edge to switch to another app.
Reachability
Additionally, swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen can assist in reaching items at the top of the screen. This feature is particularly helpful if you have difficulty touching the entire screen. To enable this feature, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, and then turn on "Reachability."
Customizing the Lock Screen
If you want to customize your Lock Screen, you can do so by touching and holding the Lock Screen until the "Customize" button appears at the bottom. From there, you can change the wallpaper, reposition photos, change the font and color of the clock, add widgets, and more.
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Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume
The volume buttons on your iPhone can be used to adjust the volume when you're on a phone call, listening to music, playing games, or watching movies. The two buttons are located on the left side of your iPhone, beneath the mute switch. The top button increases the volume, while the second one decreases it.
You can adjust the volume by pressing the top button to increase the volume or the bottom button to decrease it. If you want to continue increasing or decreasing the volume, you can hold the button down or press it repeatedly. As the volume changes, a slider will appear at the upper-left corner of the screen, moving upwards as the volume gets louder and downwards as it gets quieter.
If you see a slider at the top centre of the screen with the word "Ringer," you are adjusting the ringtone and notification volume instead of the audio volume. To adjust the volume of media, alerts, and sound effects, make sure you don't have an app open that's playing audio in the background.
You can also adjust the maximum volume limit and equalizer settings to get an audio boost. To do this, go to "Settings" > "Sounds & Haptics" > "Volume Limit." Turn on "Limit Maximum Volume," then drag the slider to set the maximum volume level. Additionally, you can change the equalizer settings by going to "Settings" > "Music" and toggling off "Sound Check." Tap "EQ" and select a new setting to enhance the sound quality.
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Frequently asked questions
You can turn on your iPhone by pressing the side button. If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you can also tap the screen or raise your iPhone to wake it and then glance at your phone.
For the iPhone SE (1st generation and earlier), press the top button to turn on your device. For the iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), press the side button.
Press the Home button using the finger you registered with Touch ID.
Swipe up from the bottom of the Lock Screen (on an iPhone with Face ID) or press the Home button (on other iPhone models). Then, enter your passcode.
Update your iPhone to iOS 16 or later. Go to Settings, scroll to Accessibility, select "Physical and Motor", choose "Touch", and toggle on "Prevent Lock to End Call".
