iPhone stuck on locked screen, unable to turn off

Phone unusable. Can not turn off. Stays on the locked screen.




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iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Mar 2, 2025 3:16 PM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2025 5:14 PM

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY for the first two buttons; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky. If done correctly this will always work unless the phone has a hardware problem. 


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Mar 2, 2025 5:14 PM in response to Rhondarenee76

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY for the first two buttons; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky. If done correctly this will always work unless the phone has a hardware problem. 


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