How to turn off iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max

How to turn off iPhone 13 Pro Max

The iPhone 13 has finally arrived worldwide, bringing with it a new generation of iPhone users to try out all the latest features the device has to offer.

Of course, you can’t use your new phone if you don’t have an idea of how to turn it on and off. After all, the process has been different for every new generation, so we wouldn’t blame you if you had little idea about how to do it.

It is also helpful to turn your iPhone off every once in a while to conserve battery, or if things go amuck and you need to hit the emergency button to reset everything at once.

When it comes to turning on your iPhone 13 or 13 Pro, have the device’s screen pointing at you and hold the button on the right side of the device at the top down until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. It might take a while, but once completed it will turn the phone on for you.

As for turning it off, you need to hold down the same button as before as well as the Volume Up button on the left side of the device at the same time. This will bring up a menu that will give you the option to turn your phone off, as well as other options like contacting the emergency services, which can be pretty handy in a pinch.

How to shut down or (force) restart iPhone 13

If you a new iPhone and you want to know how to turn off iPhone 13 or turn on iPhone 13, then you have come to the right place. In this guide we will also share with you how to force restart iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro.

Needless to say these guides are also suitable for iPhone 13 Pro Max and iPhone 13 mini as these devices work the same way as well.

It is very easy to turn off iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro, you only need to follow a few simply instructions.

• Step 1. Press and hold Side button and Volume Up button at the same time.
• Step 2. When the power off slider appears release the buttons.
• Step 3. Slide on the Slide to power off slider in order to turn off iPhone 13.

Turning on iPhone 13 is as easy as it can be. You can quickly turn on iPhone 13 Pro by pressing the Side/Power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

Shut Down iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro From Settings Menu

Another more straightforward method is to bring up the power menu and shut down your iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro.

Step 1: Go to Settings -> General

Open the Settings app, go to the General, scroll to the very bottom, where you will see the Shut Down option.

Step 2: Tap ‘Shut Down’

Tap on Shut Down which should bring up the power

menu. Drag the Slide to Power Off slider to the right to power off your iPhone 13/Pro/Max

Thankfully, the process to turn on your iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro is straightforward. Just press and hold the Side key until you see the Apple logo on the display.

How to force restart and turn off iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro when it is stuck

Our guide will help you learn how to turn off your iPhone 13, and all its variants (iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max). Please read on to learn how to turn off your iPhone 13 using the hardware buttons, the software shutdown button and how (force) restart your device using the hardware buttons or the Assistive Touch on-screen buttons.

Using this method, you can switch off your iPhone without using the screen. You can use it when the screen of your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive, and you need to turn it off. The method below is similar to the one required for iPhone 11 and iPhone 12. 

If you’re experiencing a problem with your iPhone 13, such as it is stuck on Apple logo or has become unresponsive, then you can quickly force restart it by following the steps given below.

A force restart on iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro can help you in getting out of situations where iPhone 13 is stuck, unresponsive or frozen.

• Step 1. Press and release the Volume Up button.
• Step 2. Press and release the Volume Down button.
• Step 3. Press and hold the Side/Power button until the screen turns off and you see the Apple logo.

As soon as the Apple logo appears your iPhone will boot up and you will get access to your device.

So this is how you can turn off iPhone 13 and turn it back on. We also showed you how you can force restart iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in case it becomes unresponsive.

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How to turn off iPhone 13 using the software “Shut Down” button

It is possible to shut down iOS devices without pressing the physical buttons. In this way, you can shut down your iPhone without using the Side and Volume buttons.

It is useful when the Side button doesn't work or when using the device with one hand. Many iPhone users are still unaware of the virtual Shut Down option.

To turn off your iPhone 13 without the power button, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings > General.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of General and tap Shut Down.
3. Slide to turn off the device.

Using the Buttons

There are two ways you can turn off your iPhone 13 series using the buttons.

One method is to press and hold either the Volume Up button or the Volume Down button and the Side button simultaneously until you see the Slide to Power Off slider.

Alternatively, you can quickly press the Volume Up button followed by the Volume Down button and then press and hold the Side button to access the Slide to Power Off slider. If you use this method, the SOS slider doesn’t display. If you’re nervous about accidentally triggering a 911 call, you can use this method.

After using either of the button sequences, drag the Slide to Power Off slider to the right. If you cancel either method using the Cancel button at the bottom, you’ll have to enter your passcode to access your phone.

in Settings

If you’re not comfortable using the buttons to turn off your iPhone 13 Pro Max, you can do so in Settings. Here’s how:

1. Tap Settings on the Home screen.
2. Choose General.
3. Scroll down and select Shut Down.
4. Drag the Power Off slider to the right.
5. Tap Cancel to cancel.

How to force-restart iPhone 13 or 13 Pro

Force restarting an iPhone might be necessary for some instances. You may experience phone freezes or freezes on the screen of your iPhone 13 or when your iPhone 13 remains on the Apple logo or loading screen.

When your iPhone becomes unresponsive, a normal restart will not help.

You can force restart your iPhone 13 by pressing and quickly releasing the volume up button, then pressing and quickly releasing the volume down button, then holding the side power button. Once the Apple logo appears, release the button. That should force restart your device.

This is quite a weird choice by Apple, and it would have been easier to hold all buttons simultaneously, just like on Android.

How to Restart Your iPhone 13 Pro Max Using AssistiveTouch

There are other options for restarting your iPhone if you’re uncomfortable with the button method outlined above.

For example, AssistiveTouch is a helpful iPhone Accessibility feature that allows you to perform tasks without using the buttons on the phone, including restarting your phone.

AssistiveTouch isn’t enabled by default, so you’ll need to switch it on. To enable AssistiveTouch:

1. Open the Settings app on your Home screen.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Then, tap Touch.
4. Select AssistiveTouch.
5. Toggle the AssistiveTouch slider.

How to restart iPhone 13 using the accessibility 

There is no option to restart or reboot the iPhone or iPad, in contrast to Android devices. Therefore, users only can turn off their device and then turn it back on manually.

Got a new iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro? You are going to be in for a surprise when you try and switch off the device. Gone are the days when you could long press the power button to shut down your iPhone. The same stands true for the iPhone 13 series as well. You can’t simply long-press the Side key to turn it off or restart it.

There’s no need to feel dumb or embarrassed if you cannot power off your iPhone 13 or find a way to restart it. The process to shut down these phones is different from iPhone 8
and older iOS devices, as well as almost every other smartphone in the market. Find the steps below to turn off your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

In iOS 12 and later, there is a hidden restart button on the iPhone and iPad in the accessibility settings.

If you'd like to reboot your iPhone 13 without the Volume button or Side button, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Touch.
2. Turn on the toggle for AssistiveTouch by tapping on “AssistiveTouch” at the top.
3. A virtual button for AssistiveTouch will now appear on your screen.
4. Go to Device > More (3-dots) by tapping the button.
5. To restart the device, tap on “Restart”.
6. Your iPhone will now restart automatically.