How to Shut Down/Turn OFF your iPhone X?
Last updated June 16, 2021
Many of you already have the newly-launched iPhone X in your hands. As you probably know, this all-screen smartphone doesn't have the well-known Home Button. Instead, it relies on gestures and different kinds of button combinations. This also applies to how to turn OFF iPhone X. It's time to takes a few steps back and re-learn the basics of using your new phone.
How To Turn OFF the iPhone X
In case you don't know, you can now activate Siri by pressing and holding the Side button. This means that you'll need to use a different approach to shutting down the iPhone X. Here's how to turn OFF your new phone:
- On the sides on your phone, you'll find two buttons. These are the Side button on the right-hand side, and the Volume button on the opposite side;
- Make sure to long-press the Side button and either Volume buttons at the same time;
- You will now see a message that says 'Slide To Power Off'. Simply swipe across this option. That's how you turn off/shut down iPhone X.
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Shut Down iPhone X using the Settings Apps
There is another way to turn off your phone - by visiting the Settings app:
- Open the Settings app and tap on 'General';
- Scroll all the down to the bottom of this section;
- Finally, tap on 'Shut Down'.
- You will now see the 'Slide to power off' message on the screen. Swipe across the screen to end this procedure.
Summary
The easiest way to turn OFF your phone is by pressing the Side button and the Volume button at the same time. In case you find this procedure too complicated, Apple has found another way - and that is by using the Settings app. Tell us in the comments section below, which method works the best for you and what do you think about the iPhone X?
