How to Force Restart the iPhone 8 or iPhone SE

The iPhone 8 is a pretty great phone. It is durable and typically doesn’t require much maintenance. But like all new things, it can be a little bit tricky to figure out.

One thing that can be really frustrating is when your phone gets stuck, and you can’t seem to get it to restart. One reason to force restart an iPhone is if the device is frozen or unresponsive. In these cases, a force restart can help to resolve the issue. Another reason to force restart an iPhone is if it’s having battery problems.

If you’re having this problem, don’t worry! There’s a way to force restart your iPhone 8, and it’s actually pretty simple

Note: The steps for forcing an iPhone restart vary by model. To determine which model you own, refer to this Apple Support article. Determine the model of your iPhone.

If your iPhone does not resume automatically after completing these steps, refer to the Apple Support article. If your iPhone will not switch on or is frozen, follow these steps. Alternatively, if your iPhone does not perform as expected following a restart, visit the iPhone Support website.

Force restart iPhone 8 or iPhone SE (2nd generation and later)

Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

The mock screen above shows you where to find the required power and volume keys on your iPhone 8.

Forcing a restart is a good way to fix minor software glitches and problems. It can also be used if your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive. I hope this quick tutorial helps you with restarting your iPhone 8.