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Kaycee Hill

How to turn off your iPhone

Apple iPhone 15 held in the hand.

Struggling to figure out how to turn off your iPhone? You’re not alone. Apple has tweaked the shutdown process across different generations of iOS devices, which can be a bit confusing. While iPhones are some of the best phones around, this inconsistency can be irritating. 

Maybe you’ve just upgraded to a new iPhone and aren’t sure how to power it down. Or perhaps you’ve recently switched from Android and getting used to the iOS ecosystem. Whatever the case, turning off your iPhone is simple once you know how.

The process usually depends on your phone’s model, the location of the lock button, and whether it has a home button. Ready to power down? Let’s walk you through the steps to turn off your iPhone.

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