iPhone 13 is unresponsive and cannot power off or use apps

My iphone 13 was having issues using applications so when I tried to power the phone off thinking it'll solve the issue, the power off screen is completely unresponsive. I can't open any other apps nor restart it anymore. What do I do?

Posted on Mar 1, 2026 10:14 PM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2026 10:19 PM

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). 


Axel F.

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Mar 1, 2026 10:19 PM in response to sn4rki

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). 


Axel F.

Mar 2, 2026 5:09 AM in response to sn4rki

I've tried doing that but it's still not shutting off.


Are you trying to use the "slider" to power off the phone? If you are, you are not performing the Forced Restart correctly


Quickly press and release the Up button

Quickly press and release the Down button

HOLD the Side Button in for at least 20 seconds and ignore the "slider". Keep holding the Side Button in until the Apple icon appears in the center of the screen, then release the Side button.

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