spinning pinwheel on black screen, unable to turn off iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11Pro has constant spinning pinwheel. Black screen and unable to turn off.

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 30, 2019 11:59 AM

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Nov 30, 2019 12:01 PM in response to mikefromweston

You need to force-restart the phone:

Press and quickly release VOLUME UP
Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN
Hold the Side button until an Apple logo appears

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Nov 30, 2019 12:05 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thank you Lawrence Finch, that worked to restart the phone and all appears well.

Mike Kent

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Nov 30, 2019 12:07 PM in response to mikefromweston

I'm happy it was that easy.

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