How to restart iPhone XS and XS Max stuck

The two jewels from Apple, despite the price at which they are sold, are not without problems. After all, they are smartphones like everyone else. For this reason, it can happen that they suddenly freeze due to various problems. For example, it is possible that a virus has blocked your device, preventing you from performing any operations.

If your device suddenly froze and does not react to any action, it may be necessary restart the locked iPhone XS or XS Max.



Restart iPhone XS / XS Max stuck

The procedure for restarting your smartphone is really simple. First of all, however, we advise you to carry out at least a virus check on the iPhone, in order to totally exclude the presence of any malware that causes the device to malfunction.

Classic restart

To restart iPhone XS / XS Max, you need to follow the following steps:

  1. Press and hold the simultaneously side button e one of the volume keys.
  2. At this point the wording will be displayed Swipe to turn off.
  3. Drag the cursor to turn off the device.

Once this is done, you will have to press the side button again until the Apple logo appears to turn on your smartphone.

Forced restart

Have you tried to restart the iPhone, but it doesn't react to any action? Then it is necessary to carry out a reboot forced, in order to bring your smartphone to normal operation.

How to restart iPhone XS and XS Max stuck

To force restart the device you have to press a particular key combination.

  1. Press and immediately release the key Volume su.
  2. Press and immediately release the key Volume down.
  3. Finally, hold down the side button until you see the Apple logo.

Once this is done, your iPhone XS or XS Max will restart. After this operation, the problem that plagued the device should have resolved itself automatically.



In case the problem continues to recur, it may be necessary to format iPhone XS / XS Max. If you decide to perform a reset, however, we recommend that you make a backup of all your data, so as not to lose them after resetting your smartphone .


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