How to Power Off, Restart, and Force Restart the iPhone 16

Just got your hands on a shiny new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro ? Awesome! But wait, how do you turn it off or restart it? If you've tried holding down the power button, you've probably discovered it just summons Siri. Don't worry, we've got you covered! This article will walk you through all the different ways to power off, restart, and force restart your iPhone 16 series. Let's dive in!

How to Power Off the iPhone 16

• Powering Off the iPhone 16 Using Button Shortcuts

So, you've got a brand new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro and you're ready to power it down. Well, here's the thing: holding down that side button won't do the trick – that'll just wake up Siri! Instead, you've got to do a little button tango. Press and hold the side button and either the volume down (-) or volume up (+) button at the same time for about 3 seconds. Then, you'll see the 'slide to power off' option. Just swipe that slider to the right, and your iPhone will be snoozing in no time!

• Powering Off the iPhone 16 Without Buttons

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If your iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro buttons are acting up, or if you just want to skip the button combos, you can always power down your iPhone using the built-in software option. Here's how to do it:

1. First, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
2. Next, tap on "General" and scroll all the way down.
3. Then, tap the "Shut Down" button.

And just like that, you'll see the familiar 'slide to power off' screen. Swipe it to the right, and your iPhone will take a little nap!

• Powering Off the iPhone 16 via Siri

Starting with iOS 16, you can now power down your iPhone using Siri – no hands required! Just use the voice command 'Hey Siri, turn off my phone' and Siri will ask, 'Just to confirm, do you want to power off this device?' Tap the confirm button, and your iPhone will go nighty-night!

How to Restart the iPhone 16

Want to give your iPhone 16 a quick reboot? Siri's got you covered! Just say 'Hey Siri, restart my phone' and Siri will ask 'Just to confirm, do you want to restart this device?' Tap 'Confirm' and your iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro will be back up and running in a jiffy!

iPhone 16 Force Restart Tutorial

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If your iPhone 16 or 16 Pro is acting up – frozen screen, white Apple logo, or just plain stuck – you'll need to do a little digital CPR. Here's how to force restart your iPhone 16 or 16 Pro in three easy steps:

• Quick tap the volume up (+) button. (Don't hold it down!)
• Then, quick tap the volume down (-) button. (Again, don't hold it!
• Finally, press and hold the side button for about 10 seconds until the screen goes dark. When you see the Apple logo, let go, and your iPhone 16 will restart. Easy peasy!

Summarize

Now that you've mastered the art of powering off, restarting, and force restarting your iPhone 16, you'll be ready to tackle any iPhone hiccup that comes your way! And if you're hungry for more iPhone tips and tricks, we've got plenty more to explore. Keep on learning!