How to turn off an iphone xs max

Q: How can I turn off my iPhone XS Max without touching the screen?

Press and hold the Side + Volume Up/Down” button until the Slide to Power Off”screen doesnt appear on the top.

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Why can't I turn off my iPhone XS Max?
How can I turn off my iPhone XS Max without touching the screen?
Where is the power button on my iPhone XS Max?
How do u force your iPhone to turn off?

1. Turn on your phone

Press and hold the Side button until your phone is turned on.

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1. Turn on your phone

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

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2. Enter your PIN

If your SIM is locked, key in your PIN and press OK.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

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2. Enter your PIN

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

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3. Turn off your phone

Press the Top volume key.

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3. Turn off your phone

At the same time, press and hold the Side button until the power off icon is displayed.

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3. Turn off your phone

Press and drag the power off icon right.

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You shouldn’t have to turn off your iPhone very often. If you’re not going to use it for a few hours, it’s not worth the hassle (and minuscule battery life savings) to shut it down.

But, if you know you’re not going to use your phone for a couple of days, or on a very long international flight, and you want to save every last ounce of battery life, shutting it down can be an effective option.

Also, if you suspect some bug has made your phone unresponsive or slow, the first troubleshooting step should be that old IT standby: turn it off and on again.

To shut down your iPhone, quickly press and hold either volume button and the Side button. Your phone will show a “slide to power off” slider at the top, along with sliders for SOS and Medical ID. Slide the Power Off slider, and it will turn off your phone. If you have an iPhone 6s or earlier, briefly press both the top or side button and Home button at the same time to make the sliders appear.

If you want to force-restart an iPhone that is completely frozen and unresponsive, the procedure is a little different.

For all iPhones with Face ID and iPhone 8 or 2nd-generation iPhone SE:

Quickly press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. Keep holding it until the Apple logo appears, then release.

For iPhone 7:

Press and hold the volume down button and the side button at the same time. Keep holding until the Apple logo appears, then release.

For iPhone 6s or earlier:

Press and hold both the top/side button and the Home button. Keep holding until the screen blanks out and then the Apple logo appears (usually around 10 seconds or so). Then release both buttons.

If it’s an iPad you are trying to turn off read: How to turn off an iPad.

Also read: How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad for an easy speed boost.

I have written about technology for my entire adult professional life - over 25 years. I enjoy learning about how complicated technology works and explaining it in a way anyone can understand.

Why can't I turn off my iPhone XS Max?

Press and hold the Volume up/ down button and the Side button at the same time. When you see the "slide to power off" on iPhone XS (Max) screen, release the buttons. Then, move the red power symbol to the most right to turn it off.

How can I turn off my iPhone XS Max without touching the screen?

Press and hold the “Side + Volume Up/Down” button until the “Slide to Power Off”screen doesn't appear on the top.

Where is the power button on my iPhone XS Max?

Turn your Apple iPhone Xs Max iOS 12.0 on and off Press and hold the Side button until your phone is turned on. Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.

How do u force your iPhone to turn off?

If you own a Galaxy smartphone, press and hold both the volume down and power button for 7 to 10 seconds to force the phone to reboot. If your device doesn't have a dedicated power button, hold down the side and volume down buttons for 7 to 10 seconds.