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how to hard shut down iphone

To force restart an iPhone, use the button combo for your model; this is usually what people mean by “hard shut down” when the phone is frozen.

iPhone X or later

  1. Press and quickly release Volume Up.
  2. Press and quickly release Volume Down.
  3. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

iPhone 7 / 7 Plus

  1. Press and hold Volume Down + Side button together.
  2. Release when the Apple logo appears.

iPhone 6s, SE (1st gen), or earlier

  1. Press and hold the Home button + Top/Side button together.
  2. Release when the Apple logo appears.

If you just want to power it off

  • On iPhone with Face ID, press and hold the Side button and either Volume button until the slider appears, then drag to power off.
  • You can also go to Settings > General > Shut Down and slide to power off.

If you want, I can give the exact steps for your specific iPhone model.