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If you are having trouble turning off your iPhone 11 – or any other new iPhone for that matter – you are not not alone. When Apple released the iPhone X, they also got rid of the iconic and much beloved home button. The space once occupied by the home button has made way to more screen that now covers more or less the entire front side of the device.

This comes with some changes to other features of the iPhone however. Turning your new iPhone off is a bit different than it was before, so we’re here to help you in case you’re one of the many who are confused by this change. These tricks will work with other newer models as well, such as the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12.

Turning off your iPhone 11 with buttons

To turn off your iPhone 11 (or some other new model) just follow the following steps:

1. Press down one of the two volume buttons AND press down the side button.
2. Soon, a slider with the text “Slide to Power Off” will appear.
3. Use the slider to power off your iPhone.
4. Done!

Turning off your iPhone 11 without the buttons

A second method for turning off your iPhone 11 is to use the phone’s settings. Here’s how to do that.

1. Navigate to your iPhone’s Settings.
2. Select “General”.
3. In the “General” -screen, press “Shut Down”. 
4. Use the slider to shut off your iPhone 11.
5. Done!

Turning on your iPhone 11

Once your iPhone has been powered off, you might want to turn it back on again at some point. To do this, simply hold the side button until the iPhone powers back to life. Simple as that!

How to restart your iPhone 11?

In addition to just turning on and off your iPhone 11, you also might need to do a soft reset. This refers to simply resetting your iPhone when it is not responding or you are having other issues with the device. As you might have guessed, this method also varies between new and old iPhone models. 

Here’s how to do a soft reset with an iPhone 11.

1. First, press and release the volume up button.
2. Press and release the volume down button.
3. Press and hold the side button.
4. Wait a moment while holding the button.
5. Release the side button once the Apple logo appears and the phone restarts.
6. Done!

Wrapping things up: How to turn off iPhone 11

Okay, that was a lot of pressing and holding different buttons and tapping sliders. Now you should be able to not only turn off your iPhone 11 and other newer Apple iPhones, but also turn your phone back on. In case you run into issues with your iPhone, use a soft reset to try to fix things.

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• Using the Settings Menu (iOS 11 and Later)

Do you want to power down your iPhone but aren't sure which buttons to press? If you need to turn off your iPhone, you can easily do so in a few simple steps. Depending on your model of iPhone, you'll typically have to press and hold a button (or combination of buttons) and then drag the power slider to the right. If you're having trouble using the hardware buttons on your iPhone that's running iOS 11 or later, you can also use the Settings menu to shut down your iPhone. This wikiHow will show you how to power off any version of the Apple iPhone, including iPhone 14, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE.

Things You Should Know

• On iPhone X and newer, press and hold the right-side button and either Volume button simultaneously. Slide left on the power-off slider.
• On iPhone SE, 8, or earlier, press and hold the side button. Slide left on the power-off slider.
• When using the Settings app, go to General. Scroll down and tap Shut Down.

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   Press and hold a volume button and the right side button simultaneously. It doesn't matter which volume button you press. After holding down these buttons for a few seconds, a slider will appear on the screen.[1]

   • If you don't hold down long enough, you might take a screenshot.

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   Drag the slider to the right. This powers off your iPhone. It can take up to 30 seconds for your iPhone to power down.

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   Press and hold the right side button to turn the iPhone back on. You can lift your finger from the button once the Apple logo appears.

   • You may need to wait a few moments until you can use your iPhone.
   • If your device is unresponsive, you can perform a hard reset.

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   Press and hold the right side button. It's near the top of the phone on the rightmost edge. After a few seconds, a slider will appear.

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   Drag the slider to the right. Swipe the button from the left of the "slide to power off" message to the right and your iPhone will power off.

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   Press and hold the right side button to turn the iPhone back on. You can lift your finger from the button once the Apple logo appears.

   • If you need to force restart an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, press and hold the Volume down and Power button until you see the Apple logo. Once the logo appears, release both buttons and wait for the device to reboot.[2]
   • To restart an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, press and release the Volume up button, then press and release the Volume down button. Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo appear. Once that happens, release the power button and wait for the device to reboot.[3]

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   Press and hold the top button. It's on the top of your iPhone close to the right edge. In a few seconds, a slider will appear.

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   Drag the slider to the right. This powers down your iPhone. It can take about 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off.

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   Press and hold the top button to turn your iPhone back on. Lift your finger from the button once the Apple logo appears on the screen.

   • To force restart your device, hold the Home and Power button until the Apple logo appears. Once the logo appears, immediately release both buttons and wait for the device to reboot.[4]

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   Open your iPhone's Settings

   . It's the gear icon that's typically on your home screen, although it may be inside of a folder.
   • Be sure to update your iPhone.

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   Scroll down and tap General. You can find this in the middle of the screen, above Control Center.

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   Scroll down and tap Shut Down. It's all the way at the bottom of the menu. After a second or so, a slider will appear.

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   Drag the slider right to power down your iPhone. Your device will shut down

   • To turn your iPhone on again, press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.
   • If you're having trouble with your iPhone's touchscreen, you can change its touch sensitivity.

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  How do you force restart a Gen 1 iPhone?

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  For iPhones with a physical home button, including the iPhone 6, 6s, and SE (Gen 1), you may force restart by pressing the home button and power button at the same time. Keep them pressed down together until the Apple logo appears. Once the logo appears, immediately release both buttons and wait for the device to reboot.

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  How do you force restart an iPhone without a home button?

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  Press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo—this should be the only button you're holding. Once the Apple logo appears, release the button and wait for the device to reboot.

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1. ↑ //support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559
2. ↑ //support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/15.0
3. ↑ Josef Storzi. Apple & Mobile Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.
4. ↑ Josef Storzi. Apple & Mobile Phone Repair Specialist. Expert Interview. 7 December 2020.

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iPhone X
1. Press and hold the Side button along with either volume button.
2. Wait for "slide to power off" to appear.
3. Swipe the slider to the right.

Earlier iPhones
1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button
2. Wait for "slide to power off" to appear.
3. Swipe the slider to the right.

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