Perform A Hard Reset On Your iPhone (6 And Earlier)

A hard reset will abruptly force your iPhone 6 to turn off and immediately back on.

1. Simultaneously press and hold the Home button and the power button.
2. Let go of both buttons when the Apple logo appears on the screen.
3. Your iPhone will turn on shortly after.

Why this works:

Hard resets are a reliable temporary solution when your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive.

Have you ever tried to fix a device by pulling out its plug and plugging it back in? That’s essentially what a hard reset does to your iPhone.

Pro tip:

• You may have to press and hold the Home button and power button for as long as 15 – 30 seconds. Be patient!