Unable to open or restart iPhone 16 Pro after software update

I just got a new iphone 16 pro and at first it went smoothly but when i restarted the phone during the software update, it now does not let me open or restart the phone. Please help!!



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Original Title: new iphone 16 pro wont slide up or restart

Posted on Jul 4, 2025 7:07 PM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2025 9:28 PM

Try a proper forced restart. First take off any case. Then:


Press and very quickly release the volume up button. > Immediately press and very quickly release by the volume down button > Immediately press and hold down the side button and keep holding the side button until the Apple logo appears, release the side button. If your iPhone won't turn on or the screen is black - Apple Support


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Jul 4, 2025 9:28 PM in response to minami67

Try a proper forced restart. First take off any case. Then:


Press and very quickly release the volume up button. > Immediately press and very quickly release by the volume down button > Immediately press and hold down the side button and keep holding the side button until the Apple logo appears, release the side button. If your iPhone won't turn on or the screen is black - Apple Support


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