How to shut down iPhone 14
Over time, the need to turn off the iPhone gradually diminished. This doesn’t mean that it’s no longer possible, but rather that there are now special techniques to turn off your iPhone.
With increasing reliability and stability and the expectation of constant 24-hour connectivity, fewer and fewer of us would even consider turning off our iPhones. We’ve gotten to the point where the latest iPhones, including the iPhone 14, don’t even have an officially designated power button to turn them off.
However, turning off your iPhone remains an essential feature when preparing your device for sale, sending it in for repair, or troubleshooting. To that end, here’s how to turn off your iPhone 14 – or any iPhone for the past four years.
Physical button method to power off iPhone 14
Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons until the slide switch appears at the top of the screen. Drag this slider from left to right and your iPhone will turn off. It may take up to 30 seconds for your iPhone to shut down completely.
Settings menu method
You can also turn off your iPhone via iOS without touching any button. Go to Settings > General and scroll to the bottom of the page. Tap Shut down, then drag the slider from left to right to turn off your phone.Shutdown settings menu
Frequently asked questions
- How do I turn my iPhone back on?
Press and hold the side button (formerly known as the Sleep/Wake button) on the right edge until the Apple logo appears.
- How do I force reset my iPhone?
It’s also possible to force restart your iPhone (like turning it off and on again). Just quickly press the volume up button, then quickly press the volume down button, then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
