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iPhone Frozen what can I do?

frozen iphone

My iPhone just froze. Only the loading circle is showing on the screen and I cannot turn it off. How to fix this situation?


Apple Watch Series 5, watchOS 7

Posted on Dec 13, 2021 5:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2021 5:20 PM

Depending on your iPhone model:


On an iPhone 8 or later (including the SE):

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP
  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN
  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off"


The operative word here is QUICKLY; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky.


  • On an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold both the Side and Volume Down buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.
  • On an iPhone 6s and earlier, iPad, or iPod touch: Press and hold both the Home and the Top (or Side) buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.


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Dec 13, 2021 5:20 PM in response to youmna176

Depending on your iPhone model:


On an iPhone 8 or later (including the SE):

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP
  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN
  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off"


The operative word here is QUICKLY; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky.


  • On an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold both the Side and Volume Down buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.
  • On an iPhone 6s and earlier, iPad, or iPod touch: Press and hold both the Home and the Top (or Side) buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.


iPhone Frozen what can I do?

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