How to Turn Off iPhone without Touch Screen & No Restarting! (Best Guide)
6To turn off an iPhone without using the touch screen and without restarting, you can try the following methods, focusing on powering down completely. Since the touch screen is unresponsive, physical buttons or external tools are your best options. Here’s how, based on the latest information:
Method 1: Using Physical Buttons
This method aims to trigger the power-off state without a restart, but it may depend on your iPhone model and button functionality.
For iPhones with a Home Button (e.g., iPhone 8, SE, 6, 7):
Press and hold the Side button (on the right) and one of the Volume buttons (on the left) together.
Hold for about 10-20 seconds. If the "Slide to Power Off" slider would normally appear, the device may shut down if you keep holding (some models power off directly).
Release when the screen goes completely black, indicating the device is off.
Important: If the Apple logo appears, you’ve held too long, and it’s restarting. Try again, releasing slightly earlier.
For iPhones without a Home Button (e.g., iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16):
Press and hold the Side button and either Volume button (up or down) simultaneously.
Hold for 10-20 seconds until the screen turns off completely.
Release immediately when the screen goes black to avoid triggering a restart.
Note: Timing is critical. If it restarts, repeat and release just as the screen goes dark.
Method 2: Let the Battery Drain
If the buttons don’t work or you can’t trigger a shutdown:
Wait for the Battery to Deplete: Allow the iPhone to run out of battery completely. This will force the device to power off naturally without restarting.
Time Estimate: Depending on battery level, this could take hours or days. To speed it up, play media (if possible) or leave it in a warm (not hot) environment to increase power consumption.
Once the battery is drained, the iPhone will remain off until recharged.
Method 3: Using a Computer (Without Restoring)
If buttons don’t work and you want to avoid restarting or data loss:
Connect to a Computer:
Plug your iPhone into a computer using a Lightning/USB-C cable.
Open iTunes (Windows or older macOS) or Finder (macOS Catalina or later).
Attempt to Power Off (Limited Success):
In some cases, connecting to a computer may prompt the iPhone to enter a low-power state or allow you to eject it safely, which can help initiate a shutdown.
In Finder/iTunes, select your iPhone and try to “Eject” it. This doesn’t always power off the device but may reduce activity, letting you wait for battery drain.
Note: There’s no direct “power off” command in iTunes/Finder without restoring, so this is a secondary option.
Why It’s Tricky
iPhones are designed to require touch input (via the slider) or a restart sequence for most shutdowns, making it difficult to power off without a functional screen.
If buttons fail or the device is unresponsive, draining the battery is often the only reliable way to power off without restarting.
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