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Silver1246 Author

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Unable to restart iPhone 12

Cannot restart my iphone12

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iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 18, 2024 8:37 PM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Dec 18, 2024 9:19 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 won't turn on or is frozen and see if that helps.

(3) If that does not help, then contact 👉 Official Apple Support OR you can always get your iPhone examined at the Apple Store 👉 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and evaluation.

Axel F.

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