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iphone xs won't turn off or let me open any apps

my iphone xs power button has suddenly stopped working and it also wont let me open anything like apps but i can still swipe across opened apps (i only have safari opened) and i tried to hard reset it but it still didn't work and im worried that my phone might've somehow broke? please help

iPhone XS, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 7, 2022 7:11 AM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2022 3:49 AM

If the power button really is broken then you can not do a forced restart,

but

First try a Forced restart Force restart iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

If no better you should arrange a repair iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support


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iphone xs won't turn off or let me open any apps

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