Apple revolutionized smartphone design with the release of the iPhone X. Among other changes, the Home button, once a staple for any smartphone, was replaced by gestures on the screen. While the missing home button was a surprise in and of itself, with this change, you’re probably wondering how to turn off an iPhone.
For all iPhones after the X, including the iPhone XR, turning the phone off is no longer a matter of pressing and holding the Side button until the slider appears. Apple added an extra step so that any iPhone with Face ID technology requires a two-step process to turn it off.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to turn off an iPhone XR in three different ways:
How to Turn Off an iPhone XR
1. Press and hold the Volume and Side button
Either volume button will work, just press and hold both simultaneously.
After a few seconds, you should feel a slight buzz, and the power-off slider will appear on your screen.
2. Swipe the slider from left to right
Your iPhone XR will power off within 30 seconds.
Whether you’ve just purchased a new iPhone XR or if you’ve had it for awhile, it’s important to know how to turn your smartphone off. With the steps above, you should now know how to perform this function. However, if you would prefer a video tutorial on how to turn your iPhone XR off, we found a helpful guide on YouTube.
How to Turn Off an iPhone XR from Settings
You can also turn off your iPhone from Settings if you don’t use your iPhone’s buttons or want to learn a new iPhone trick. Here’s how:
1. Go to Settings
Depending on your customization settings, settings are usually found on the Home screen.
If not, there are two different ways to locate the Settings App. Simply swipe down on the middle of your screen from Home to bring up the Search field. Type Settings into the Search field and open it.
You can also find the Settings App from your App Library. Swipe left from your Home screen to bring up the App Library, then type Settings into the Search bar and watch it pop right up.
2. Tap on General
General settings allow you to configure your iPhone’s display, sound, battery, privacy and more.
3. Tap Shut Down
Shut Down will be at the bottom of the list..
4. Swipe the slider from left to right
It may take up to 30 seconds before your device fully powers down
Your iPhone XR will turn off.
How to Turn Off an iPhone XR (With Photos) FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Why can't I shut my iPhone XR off?
If you’re trying to turn off your iPhone XR but the phone is unresponsive or the screen is blank, it’s likely your phone is frozen due to software problems. You can still reset your phone with the buttons alone.
First, press and release the Volume Up button. Then, press and release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears, then release. Your phone will reset. It may take up to 1 or 2 minutes to fully shut down and restart, so be patient.
How do I turn off the iPhone without a Side button?
To turn off an iPhone XR without a side button, simply go to the Settings App and find General Settings. Scroll down to the bottom and look for Shut Down. This will start the shutdown process, displaying the power-off slider on your screen. Swipe the slider from left to right to turn off your iPhone XR.
Where is the power off button on iPhone?
Starting with the iPhone X, there is no power-off button, per say. Instead, to turn off your iPhone XR, simply press and hold the Side button and one of the Volume buttons simultaneously until the power-off slider appears. Swipe the slider from left to right to turn off your phone.
Where is the Home button on iPhone XR?
While there is no physical home button on the iPhone XR, your phone is preprogrammed with gestures to help you navigate with the swipe of a finger.
To get to the Home screen from any app, swipe up from the bottom of your screen near the white line. This will minimize whatever app you currently have open. Click in the empty space at the bottom or sides of the screen to back out of the app and onto your Home screen.
