How to power off an iphone x

Try these solutions if your iPhone X won’t turn on. Many of these fixes apply to other model iPhones as well—check the iPhone won’t turn on wiki for more generalized instructions.

Your iPhone 10 may simply be temporarily frozen and needs a manual reset or “force restart.” Quickly press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears, and then release it. For complete instructions, see the guide How to Force Restart iPhone X.

If your battery is completely drained of charge, your iPhone may not immediately turn on even when plugged into a power source. Connect your iPhone to a charger and let it charge for 30 minutes, and then try turning it on again.

If the iPhone still doesn’t turn on after 30 minutes connected to power, check the charging port and cable and make sure they’re clean. If the charging port is clogged with debris or the charging cable contacts are dirty, this can prevent the battery from charging. Clean the port carefully with a toothpick and a little isopropyl alcohol, let it dry, and try a different charging cable. Alternatively, try charging your iPhone wirelessly.

If the iPhone still doesn’t turn on, it may have a dead battery or a bad charging port. Replace the battery with a partially charged one and see if the phone will turn on. If not, there may be a power button or logic board issue. If the phone does turn on, plug it in and see if the charging indication comes on. If the phone says it is charging, then the Lightning connector works, and you likely had a bad battery. But if it still doesn’t charge, you may need to replace the Lightning connector.

If the power button doesn't seem to work, plug the iPhone into a power source and see if it turns on automatically. If the phone turns on and has power, then there might be a problem with either the power button or the power button cable. Test the power button and replace it if necessary.

It’s possible that it appears nothing is happening because the display is bad. An easy way to test this is to turn the phone on and listen for a sound. Also, you can move the mute toggle switch back and forth to see if it vibrates. If it vibrates or you hear a sound but nothing displays on the screen, then the screen is most likely the problem. Try replacing it and see if the display is still black.

You can purchase a new screen here.

You can also learn how to replace the iPhone X screen yourself.

If none of the above solutions does the trick, your logic board may be faulty and needs to be replaced. You can either replace the entire board, or attempt to diagnose and repair it using microsoldering techniques. That is a whole 'nother beast!

If you’re interested in learning board-level repair, you can start your investigation here! You can also get the materials to practice microsoldering here.

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Some days our iPhones, like us, just can't seem to get it together. Your phone is stuck, frozen, or just not operating the way it should. The old IT adage of "turn it off and turn it back on" doesn't even work. In those cases, you need to force quit your iPhone.

Instructions are similar for each model, but differ slightly.

iPhone X, Xs, Xr, 11, or 12: Press and quickly release the volume up button, then do the same with the volume down button. Hold the side button until the Apple logo appears, then release it.

iPhone 8 or SE (second generation): Same as later models. Press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and release volume down. Hold the side button and release when the Apple logo appears.

iPhone 7: Press and hold both the volume down and Sleep/Wake (side) button at the same time. Release both when the Apple logo appears.

iPhone 6 or SE (first generation): Press and hold the Sleep/Wake (side) button and the home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

Force quitting your iPhone is a simple way to reboot it and, hopefully, fix whatever sluggishness compelled you to do so in the first place. If your phone is still acting up, you may need to look into different fixes.

Unlike older models, pushing the power button doesn’t actually turn off the iPhone X, 11, or 12. When you turn off your iPhone, it will help you save battery. Or you can quickly restart your iPhone to it run faster and smoother. This step-by-step guide will show you how to turn off your iPhone X, 11, or 12, and how to force it to restart when it’s not working.

How to Turn Off Your iPhone X, 11, or 12 with Buttons

To turn off your iPhone X, 11, or 12, press and hold the Side button and either one of the volume buttons at the same time. Then release the buttons once you see “slide to power off.” Finally, drag the slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.

  1. Press and hold the Side button and the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons at the same time. The Side button is on the right side of your iPhone when you are looking at the screen. You can press either the Volume Up or Volume Down button on the left side of your iPhone.
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  2. Then release both buttons once you see slide to power off appear.You will see this slider at the top of your screen.

    NOTE: If you don’t press the Side and Volume buttons long enough, you will either take a screenshot or lock your iPhone instead.

  3. Finally, tap and drag the top slider to the right to turn off your iPhone X, 11, or 12.

How to power off an iphone x

If the side buttons aren’t working for any reason, you can also turn off your iPhone from the Settings app. Here’s how:

How to power off an iphone x

How to Turn Off Your iPhone X, 11, or 12 via Settings

To turn off your iPhone X, 11, or 12 without using the buttons, go to Settings > General. Then scroll down until you see Shut Down at the bottom. Finally, drag the slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone. If you can’t find the app on your iPhone, you can swipe down from the middle of your home screen. Then type “settings” in the search bar at the top of your screen and tap Go.
  2. Then select General. You will only need to scroll down a little to find this option.
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  3. Next, scroll down and tap Shut Down. You will see this at the very bottom of your screen.
  4. Finally, drag the top slider to the right to turn off your iPhone X, 11, or 12.

How to power off an iphone x

How to Turn Your iPhone X or Later On

To turn on an iPhone X, 11, or 12, all you need to do is press and hold the Side button for two to three seconds until the Apple logo appears. Apple suggests waiting 30 seconds after turning an iPhone off before turning it back on again.

How to power off an iphone x

If your iPhone doesn’t turn on or off regularly, you can try to force restart it. Here’s how:

How to Force Restart Your iPhone X or Later

To force restart your iPhone X, 11, or 12, quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Then press and release the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Side button for 5-15 seconds until you see the Apple logo appear.

How to power off an iphone x

Note: You should only have to hold the Side button for five seconds to force restart an iPhone when it is turned off. However, you might have to hold the Side button for more than 15 seconds if the iPhone is turned on.

If you are still experiencing problems with your device, check out our step-by-step on how to reset your iPhone to factory conditions.

How to power off an iphone x

If your iPhone has been damaged by water, you might have to replace it. Check out Amazon’s iPhone page to find one that works best for you.

Why can't I turn my iPhone off X?

Make sure that the physical Side button (which is also called Power button, Sleep/Wake button) on the iPhone X is in a good working state. If the Side button doesn't work, definitely, any press on the button won't trigger the "Slide to power off" option on the screen. As a result, you can't turn off your iPhone X.

Where is the power button on iPhone X?

Previously the Sleep/Wake button was also the power button, now it has been renamed as the Side button. As you may have noticed, pressing and holding the side button on iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and XR activates Siri. So there's one extra step to getting your iPhone to power down.

How do I turn off my iPhone without the power button X?

Go to Settings -> General and scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen. Then, tap Shut Down and swipe the power icon from left to right.

How do I turn off iPhone X without screen?

Follow the below steps if you don't know how to turn off iPhone X without screen using the button combination. Step 1. Press and hold the “Side + Volume Up/Down” button until the “Slide to Power Off”screen doesn't appear on the top.