iPhone X cannot hard reset

iPhone X running latest IOS version Hung during sync with PC with on screen dialogue box "Allow this device to access photos and Videos..." and Don't allow or Allow as selectable options. Unfortunately

the screen is unresponsive so cannot select either. Hard reset with up volume then down volume and then hold the right hand button does not reset or work! Any ides/other options to hard reset? Thanks

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 7:01 PM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2020 7:06 PM

1) Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


(2)  If the above does not work then - Follow the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ If your iPhone is Non-Responsive or Frozen and see if that helps.


(3)  If that does not help your phone might need service ➔  Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Axel F.

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Dec 7, 2020 7:06 PM in response to Ersk1

1) Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


(2)  If the above does not work then - Follow the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ If your iPhone is Non-Responsive or Frozen and see if that helps.


(3)  If that does not help your phone might need service ➔  Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Axel F.

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