All lovers of Apple products are well aware of how to manage popular gadgets. In a normal situation, the user holds the "Sleep" button, waits for the red slider to appear, and turns off the mobile device. But how do you turn off your iPhone if something goes wrong?
If the mobile device's display refuses to respond to user actions, you need to learn how to turn off an iPhone 5 without a sensor. Fortunately, this is quite realistic and does not require significant effort. The best way out of the situation would be a forced reboot.
This operation is possible even if the buttons do not respond to normal pressing. It is absolutely safe and does not lead to negative consequences. A forced reboot will in no way harm the gadget and will not result in the deletion of user content from the device's memory.
- Put your fingers on each of the two buttons - "Home" and "Sleep".
- Press and hold for 10 or 15 seconds.
- Wait for the company logo to appear.
- When the device restarts, you can turn off your iPhone in the usual way.
How to turn off iPhone 4, 5 and 6 if the screen does not work?
If the off button does not work, you can turn off the iPhone either on your own or with the help of specially trained persons. To complete the steps required in such a situation, you will need a personal computer or laptop. In the event that you do not have the opportunity to use a personal device or do not risk acting on your own, and you could not solve the problem using the above instructions, you can contact the following places.
- You may visit any outlet that is part of the AppleStore network. The retail store staff will tell you how to turn off the iPhone 6 if the screen is not working and the rest of the controls do not respond to user clicks. In addition, they will be able to illustrate each step through practical actions.
- Another possible option is a visit to the manufacturer's service representative. To find the location of a location near you, visit locate.apple.com and select the Services section. An interactive search will allow you to find an authorized representative and turn off your iPhone using their services.
How to turn off iPhone if the power button does not work?
Now we are moving on to the option that involves the independent use of hardware and software. After completing all the steps described at the beginning of the article, you may encounter the fact that the device continues to freeze. If a forced reboot does not solve the user's problem, a more time-consuming method must be used.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.
- Launch iTunes.
- Perform a forced reboot of the mobile device.
- Continue holding the buttons when the Apple logo appears.
- Wait for the recovery mode to activate.
- You will see a notification on the computer screen prompting you to update or restore the system software. Click the Update button.
- iTunes will then reinstall iOS and you can turn off your iPhone.
