Restarting my iPhone 15 is something I do whenever it starts acting up. Sometimes, the screen freezes. Other times, apps lag, and everything feels slow. A quick restart usually fixes the problem. It’s a simple step, but it makes a big difference.
I’ve learned that knowing how to restart my phone the right way saves me from frustration. Whether I’m shutting it down normally or forcing a restart when it’s stuck, the process is easy.
I’ll walk you through how I do it, step by step, so you can do the same when your iPhone needs a reset.
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The Simple Way I Restart My iPhone 15
Restarting my iPhone 15 is quick and easy. I do this whenever my phone feels slow or glitchy.
- Press and Hold the Side Button and Volume Up
I press and hold the side button and the volume up button at the same time. I keep holding until the power-off slider appears on the screen. - Slide to Power Off
Once the slider appears, I swipe it to turn off my iPhone. It takes a few seconds for the screen to go black. - Turn It Back On
After the phone powers down, I press and hold the side button again. When I see the Apple logo, I know it’s restarting.
What I Do When My iPhone 15 Freezes
Sometimes my iPhone 15 stops responding. When that happens, a force restart gets it working again.
- Quickly Press and Release Volume Up
I press the volume up button and let go right away. - Quickly Press and Release Volume Down
Next, I do the same with the volume down button. I press and release it quickly. - Press and Hold the Side Button
I hold down the side button and keep holding it. When the Apple logo appears, I let go. My iPhone restarts, and everything works fine again.
Restarting My iPhone 15 Pro Max the Easy Way
Restarting my iPhone 15 Pro Max is just like restarting the regular iPhone 15. The steps are simple.
- Press and Hold Side Button and Volume Up
I press and hold both the side button and the volume up button. I wait until the power-off slider shows up. - Slide to Power Off
When the slider appears, I swipe it to turn off my phone. The screen goes dark in a few seconds. - Turn It Back On
Once it’s off, I press and hold the side button. When I see the Apple logo, I know my phone is restarting.
Restarting My Older iPhone Models the Same Way
I’ve used different iPhones over the years, and restarting them always follows the same steps. Whether it’s an iPhone 11, 12, 13, or 14, the process is easy.
- Press and Hold Side Button and Volume Up
I press and hold the side button and the volume up button together. I keep holding until the power-off slider shows up. - Slide to Power Off
When the slider appears, I swipe it to turn off my phone. The screen goes black in a few seconds. - Turn It Back On
Once it’s off, I press and hold the side button again. When the Apple logo appears, I know my iPhone is restarting.
This works the same for all these models. I find it useful to restart my phone when it’s slow or acting weird. It only takes a minute.
Fixing My iPhone When It Freezes
Sometimes my iPhone gets stuck and won’t respond. A force restart usually solves the problem.
- Quickly Press and Release Volume Up
I tap the volume up button and let go right away. - Quickly Press and Release Volume Down
Next, I do the same with the volume down button. - Press and Hold the Side Button
I hold the side button and wait. When the Apple logo appears, I let go. My iPhone restarts, and everything works fine again.
This trick has saved me more than once when my phone wasn’t working. It’s simple, and I don’t need any extra tools.
What I Do When Force Restart Doesn’t Work
Sometimes my iPhone doesn’t restart even after forcing it. When that happens, I try these simple fixes.
- Check for Software Updates
I open Settings and tap General. Then I go to Software Update to see if there’s a new iOS version. If there is, I install it. - Free Up Storage Space
If my phone is running out of space, it slows down. I delete unused apps, old photos, and large files to free up memory. - Contact Apple Support
If my phone still won’t restart, I reach out to Apple Support. If needed, I take it to an authorized repair center.
How I Turn Off My iPhone 15 Without Buttons
If my buttons stop working, I can still turn off my iPhone using the settings.
- Open Settings
I tap on the Settings app to get started. - Go to General
I scroll down and select General from the list. - Select Shut Down
At the bottom, I tap Shut Down, then slide the power-off bar.