Where is the shutdown or restart option on iPhone 12?

I purchased this ifone 12 2weeks back

just noticed now that there is no shutdown or restart button/icon anywhere on my screens…..

can someone please help me out?

I cannot turn my phone off?????

my first apple device ever

I’ve only had Android devices as I’m not that wealthy and also not too clever



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Original Title: Where is the shutdown icon. I phone 12

iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 20, 2025 4:01 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2025 7:38 PM

Welcome to Apple.


Like almost all other electronic devices, there are often multiple ways to do anything.


Another “off” method is to use:


Settings -> General -> Shut Down


To help you climb the Apple leaning curve, you might bookmark this link for future reference:


iPhone User Guide - Apple Support


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