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I appreciate your help. I have iPhone 8 and it is not responding to force start . What shall I do next to start it?

I have iPhone 8 and it is not responding to force start . What shall I do next to start it?

iPhone 8

Posted on Jul 12, 2021 6:40 AM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2021 6:50 AM

As you didn’t say how you were attempting a force restart, here are the correct steps:


  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP
  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN
  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds)


The operative word here is QUICKLY


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I appreciate your help. I have iPhone 8 and it is not responding to force start . What shall I do next to start it?

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