Introduction: The iPhone 12 is the latest addition to Apple's lineup of smartphones. While it is packed with many features and functions, one basic task that every user should know how to do is how to switch it off. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step on how to switch off your iPhone 12.
Step 1: Press and hold the Side button The Side button is
located on the right-hand side of your iPhone 12. To switch off your iPhone 12,
press and hold the Side button.
Step 2: Wait for the power off slider to appear After
holding the Side button for a few seconds, the power off slider will appear on
the screen. This slider should contain the words "slide to power
off."
Step 3: Swipe the power off slider to switch off your iPhone
12 Once the power off slider appears, swipe it to the right to shut down your
iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 will take a few seconds to power off completely.
Step 4: Reset Network Settings If you're experiencing issues
with your iPhone's connection to WiFi or cellular networks, you may need to
reset your network settings. Here are the steps to follow:
- Go to
Settings > General > Reset
- Select
Reset Network Settings
- Enter
your passcode if prompted
- Confirm
the action to reset your iPhone's network settings
Step 5: Restart Your iPhone 12 If your iPhone 12 is frozen
or experiencing software issues, you may need to restart it. Here are the steps
to follow:
- Press
and hold the Side button and either volume button simultaneously until the
slider appears
- Drag
the slider to the right to power off the iPhone
- After
a few seconds, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears
to turn the iPhone back on
Step 6: Put iPhone 12 into Recovery Mode If your iPhone 12
is not responding even after restarting it, you may need to put it into
recovery mode. Here are the steps to follow:
- Connect
your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes
- Press
and hold the Side button and one of the volume buttons simultaneously
until the power off slider appears
- Drag
the slider to the right to power off your iPhone
- Press
and hold the Side button again, and while holding the button, connect your
iPhone to your computer
- Release
the Side button when the "Connect to iTunes" screen appears
- Follow
the instructions in iTunes to restore
