my phone is frozen on the lock screen and wont turn off or respond how do i fix it?

my phone is frozen on the lock screen and wont turn off or respond how do i fix it?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 02:02 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2022 02:03 PM

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky.

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Dec 23, 2022 02:03 PM in response to olyviarenze

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky.

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