Introduction
In today’s world, we use our smartphones for just about anything. From making calls to sending emails and streaming videos, our phones are our constant companions that we cannot imagine living without. However, just like any other electronic device, there are situations where we may need to shut down our iPhone completely. For instance, it may be necessary to switch off our phone to conserve battery life, or perhaps our phone may have frozen, and we need to restart it. Whatever the reason, knowing how to power off an iPhone is an essential skill that every iPhone user should master.
In this article, we cover different methods to power off an iPhone and highlight some tips and tricks to help you do it efficiently. Follow along to learn how to shut down your iPhone like a pro.
The Classic Way
The most classic approach to shutting down an iPhone involves holding down the power button until the “slide to power off” bar appears at the top of the screen. Here’s how it’s done:
1. Locate the power button on your iPhone. On newer models, this button is usually on the right side of the phone, while on older models, it’s located on the top of the phone.
2. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the “slide to power off” icon appears at the top of the screen.
3. Slide the icon to the right to turn off your iPhone.
Once your phone has turned off, you can turn it back on by pressing and holding the power button again until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Elaborating on the Classic Method
When you slide the “slide to power off” icon to the right, your iPhone goes through a series of processes that ensure a complete shutdown. First, your phone saves any open documents and data and then initiates the shutdown process. The phone then switches off the display, which may take a few seconds, depending on the model of your iPhone. Once the display is off, the phone turns off radios such as Wi-Fi, cellular data, and Bluetooth to save battery life. Finally, the phone turns off all the hardware components.
Tips and Advice for the Classic Method
While the classic method perfectly works, it may not be the best way to shut down your iPhone if you have accessibility issues. Suppose you find it challenging to press and hold the power button, perhaps because of a physical disability. In that case, we recommend trying any of the alternative methods explained below.
Using AssistiveTouch
AssistiveTouch is an iPhone accessibility feature that enables users to perform certain tasks without touching their device’s buttons, giving them a more hands-free experience. Here’s how to shut down an iPhone using AssistiveTouch:
1. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch, and toggle on the AssistiveTouch option.
2. Once the AssistiveTouch button appears on the screen, tap it to reveal the menu options.
3. Tap “Device” on the menu.
4. Press and hold the Lock Screen icon until the “slide to power off” bar appears.
5. Slide the bar to turn off your iPhone.
Tips and Advice for Using AssistiveTouch
You can customize the AssistiveTouch menu so that it contains all the options you use frequently, such as screenshot or volume control. You can also add a custom action so that when you double-tap on the AssistiveTouch button, it performs the action of your choice, such as toggling Wi-Fi on or off.
Siri Method
With Siri, Apple’s intelligent virtual assistant present on all iPhones, you can put your voice to work and shut down your iPhone using just your voice. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press and hold the side button to activate Siri.
2. Say “Hey Siri, shut down my iPhone.”
3. Confirm the command by saying “Yes.”
Tips and Advice for the Siri Method
The Siri method is ideal if you need to shut down your iPhone, but your device’s power button has stopped working. Alternatively, it is helpful when you can’t touch your screen, such as when your hands are wet. Note that this method only works when you’ve enabled Siri’s “Hey Siri” feature in the settings.
Battery Settings
On iPhones with iOS 11 or higher, you can turn on low power mode and use it to save battery life. This can be useful when you’re running low on power and want your phone to last a little bit longer. Here’s how to use low power mode to shut down your iPhone:
1. Go to Settings > Battery.
2. Toggle on the “Low Power Mode” option.
3. Once the option is enabled, your iPhone will prompt you to activate power reserve. Select “Enable” to enter power reserve mode.
4. Your iPhone will now shut down.
Elaborating on Power Reserve
Power reserve is a feature that automatically turns on when your iPhone’s battery drops to 20%. In power reserve mode, your iPhone turns off all non-essential services, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, to conserve battery life.
Tips and Advice for Using Power Reserve
Low power mode and power reserve mode are handy when you need your phone to last a little bit longer. Note that when you use power reserve mode, your device will only display the current time, and you won’t be able to use any of its features until you recharge it.
Shut Down with iTunes
You can shut down your iPhone using iTunes on a computer as well. Here’s how to do it:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes on your computer and select the connected iPhone from the device menu.
3. Click on the “Summary” tab.
4. Click the “Restore iPhone” button, then click “Restore” to confirm.
5. Your iPhone will shut down once the restore process is complete.
Tips and Advice for Shutting Down with iTunes
Besides, if your iPhone is frozen, and you can’t use any of the options above, you can use iTunes to force your iPhone to restart. In this case, all that’s required is to connect your phone to a computer with iTunes and press the “Force Restart” button.
Shut Down with Find My iPhone
If you’ve lost your phone and want to shut it down, you can do so by accessing iCloud.com’s Find My iPhone feature. Here’s how:
1. Go to iCloud.com, and sign in to your iCloud account.
2. Click on “Find My iPhone.”
3. Click on the device you wish to shut down.
4. Click on “Erase iPhone, and then confirm that you wish to erase it.
5. Your iPhone will shut down once it’s been erased.
Tips and Advice for Shutting Down with Find My iPhone
It’s essential to note that this feature only works if your iPhone is connected to the web, and Find My iPhone is activated.
Force Shutdown
If your iPhone is unresponsive, you can try force shutting it down by following these steps:
1. Quickly press and release the Volume up button.
2. Then, quickly press and release the Volume down button.
3. Next, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
4. Once the logo appears, release the button, and your iPhone will shut down.
Tips and Advice for Force Shutdown
This method should only be used when the iPhone has frozen, and all other methods have failed. It’s essential to note that this method can risk corrupting your iPhone’s files, so you should use it only when necessary.
Conclusion
In summary, there are various methods of powering off your iPhone. Some ways, such as the classic one, involve touching your phone, while others, such as the Siri method, use voice commands. No matter what your preferences or needs are, there is a method that suits you best. We encourage you to practice and become familiar with the different methods, so you can effectively and efficiently power off your iPhone whenever necessary.
