Restart an Apple iPhone

Follow these steps to restart your Apple iPhone. We recommend waiting a minute or two before turning the device back on.

  1. Hold either the volume button and the side button until the power off slider appears
  2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off
  3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the side button (on the right side of your iPhone) until you see the Apple logo. 

Restart an Android phone

Follow these steps to restart your Android phone. We recommend waiting a minute or two before turning the device back on.

  1. Hold the power button for a few seconds, until the onscreen power menu appears
  2. Select the Power off option and wait for the device to shut down
  3. Press the power button to restart the device 

Restart other devices

For more specific information relating to your exact device, see our interactive device guides.

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