How to Turn Off iPhone 16 [Video]

In this guide, we'll show you the simple steps to turn off your iPhone 16. While the iPhone 16 boasts an intuitive user experience, powering it down might not be immediately obvious, especially for users new to iOS or those upgrading from earlier models. Properly turning off your iPhone 16 is essential for maintaining its performance and can also help resolve minor glitches. Whether you're conserving battery life or restarting the device to refresh its system, this tutorial has you covered. Follow along to learn the easiest ways to power down your iPhone 16.

HOW TO TURN OFF IPHONE 16 USING SIDE AND VOLUME BUTTONS

Turning off your iPhone 16 by using the side button and a volume button is one of the quickest ways to shut down your device without accessing any settings. On older models, long-pressing the side button would bring up the power slider, but the iPhone 16 has a slightly different process.

Step One

Press and hold both the Side button and either Volume Up or Volume Down for a few seconds until the power sliders appear.

Step Two

Swipe the Power slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.


To cancel, press the "Cancel" button.

HOW TO SHUT DOWN IPHONE 16 VIA THE SETTINGS APP

The Settings app offers an alternative way to power off your iPhone 16, which is especially useful if your physical buttons are malfunctioning.

Step One

Launch the Settings app from your Home Screen.

Step Two

Navigate to General.

Step Three

Scroll down and tap Shut Down.

Step Four

Drag the power slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.

HOW TO TURN OFF IPHONE 16 WITH SIRI

You can use Siri for a hands-free way to power off your iPhone 16. This is perfect if you're unable to press buttons or access settings. With a simple voice command, Siri can initiate the shutdown process.

Step One

Activate Siri with "Hey Siri" and say "Power Off". Alternatively, you can say "Hey Siri, Power Off" in one step.

Step Two

Siri will confirm the shutdown request with, "Just to confirm, you want to power off this device."

Reply "Yes", or tap the power off button that appears on your screen.

TURN OFF IPHONE 16 USING CONTROL CENTER

You can also use the Control Center to power off your iPhone 16. This method offers a convenient alternative if you prefer not to use physical buttons or the Settings app.

Step One

Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open the Control Center.

Step Two

Press and hold the Power button located in the top right corner of the Control Center until the power slider appears.

Step Three

Drag the power slider to the right to turn off your iPhone.

HOW TO USE ASSISTIVETOUCH TO TURN OFF IPHONE 16

Although AssistiveTouch doesn't allow you to directly power off your iPhone, you can use it to restart the device. Simply tap the AssistiveTouch button, go to Device, tap More, and choose Restart.

HOW TO TURN ON IPHONE 16

To turn your iPhone 16 back on, press and hold the Side button (power button) until the Apple logo appears.

If your Side button is broken, connect your iPhone 16 to a power source using a USB-C, and the iPhone will turn on automatically.

FORCE RESTARTING AN UNRESPONSIVE IPHONE 16

If your iPhone 16 becomes unresponsive, a force restart may be necessary. You can find instructions on how to perform a force restart here:
● How to Force Restart iPhone 16

*Note: Unsaved data may be lost during a force restart.

SUMMARY

This guide provided you with different ways to turn off your iPhone 16 using hardware buttons, the Settings app, and Siri. Choosing the method depends on your preferences and any hardware issues you may face. Restarting or shutting down your iPhone should be one of the first troubleshooting steps for common problems.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I manually turn off my iPhone?

Press and hold the Side button and one of the Volume buttons until the power-off slider appears. Slide to turn off your iPhone within 30 seconds.

Does the iPhone 16 have a Home button?

The iPhone 16 does not have a physical Home button. However, you can enable AssistiveTouch in the Accessibility settings to simulate Home button functionality.

Will turning off my iPhone 16 erase any data?

No, turning off your iPhone 16 does not erase any data. Your apps and data will remain intact when you power the device back on.

Can I turn off my iPhone 16 with Siri?

Yes, you can ask Siri to turn off or restart your iPhone 16 by saying, "Hey Siri, power off my iPhone."