Are your iPhone 11’s batteries frozen? There are many ways to turn your iPhone 11 off. The easiest way to turn it off is force-restarting. Simply press and release both Volume buttons. Then, hold the Side button down until the Apple logo screen appears. You can also go into recovery mode if that doesn’t work.
This problem has been a problem for me a few times. It is possible to fix it. I have listed the best ways to do this below.
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How do I turn off my iPhone 11 when it is frozen?
You can try a few tricks, including:
Method 1: Force restart an iPhone (Hard reset)
Force-restarting is a good option. Force-restarting is more thorough than a normal reboot because all running processes and apps would be stopped. It should still do the job.
Forcing your device to restart works in the same way as removing its battery. This is because iPhones do not come with removable backs.
The force restart process varies depending on the device model.
This is what you can do with models with Face ID as well as the iPhone 8 (second generation) and SE (2nd generations).
- Release the Volume Up button quickly by pressing and holding down.
- Release the Volume Down button quickly by pressing and holding down the key.
- Continue holding down the Power button until you see the Apple logo
The screen will turn black when your iPhone turns off and restarts. It’s normal. It should be back up and running.
While it is still unfrozen, you have a few tricks that can be used to prevent it from freezing again. These are just a few of the many things I wanted to discuss.
Solution 1: Updating iOS
An iOS bug could have caused your iPhone 11 to freeze. This could happen if you haven’t updated iOS for a while.
It will be helpful to download the latest firmware. Before you start, make sure you have a reliable internet connection and sufficient space to store the firmware file.
Here are some suggestions:
- Open the Settings app
- Click on Software Update > General
- Click on the firmware file displayed on the screen
While you’re at the same time, enable Automatic Updates. This will make your life much easier as you won’t have to deal again with bugs.
- Open the Settings app
- Click the App Store button in Automatic Downloads
- Click the App Updates button
Solution 2: Factory reset
Factory-resetting may be an option if you have a stubborn problem or glitch.
All your personal information will be deleted. The entire system will be erased. Before proceeding, make sure to backup your files.
- Open the Settings app
- Click on General
- Click on “Backup Now”
Now, let’s look at how to factory reset.
- Open the Settings app from your iPhone screen
- Click on General > Reset or Transfer
- Click the Reset button
- Select “Erase all Content and Settings”
- To confirm, enter your Apple ID password
After your device restarts, you can then mount it from the top. You won’t have any more issues with your device acting up.
Method 2: Go into Recovery Mode
Recovery Mode is for complex software issues that could be causing your device to freeze.
It is not a good idea to exit recovery mode halfway through. There will be many frustrating errors.
Please be aware that all of your personal information will be lost before I begin. You’re probably already backing them up.
Here are some suggestions:
- Open iTunes latest version on your computer
- Stop all other programs running. They can cause the process to stop mid-way.
- Use a USB cable to connect your smartphone to your computer
- Depending on the model, you will need to press several buttons. The iPhone 11’s recovery screen is as follows: Hold the Volume Up button and simultaneously press the Volume Down button. When the recovery screen appears, hold the Power button down and release it.
- Tap Restore iPhone in the menu options
Don’t disconnect from the process until it is complete. Otherwise, you will have to deal with many bugs and errors.
Method 3: Contact Apple Store
None of these solutions worked? You might need to contact your local Apple Store. It could be a hardware problem. You should be able to get the problem fixed free of charge, depending on what your warranty covers.
You would need to give your phone back for between a few days and a few weeks.
FAQ
Here are some answers to popular questions.
How can you prevent your iPhone from freezing?
Upgrading iOS is the best way for your device to freeze. Older systems can cause other issues and bug out easily.
Another possibility is a virus. To keep viruses from infecting your device, be careful downloading third-party applications. Don’t connect to public WiFi networks as it will make it easier for viruses to infiltrate your device.
It is essential to download Anti-virus software. You will find many worth your time in the App Store.
Last Thoughts
There are many solutions to your iPhone 11’s frozen screen. The easiest solution is force-restarting. Force-closing all running apps will allow you to reboot your device. Although the process of force rebooting an Apple device is different, we have you covered.
You can also go into recovery mode and perform a restoration via iTunes. Both are comprehensive.
We hope you find the information we have discussed useful. This method can be used on any iPhone model.
