How to force restart an iPhone with touchscreen issues

If your iPhone’s touchscreen is not working, you can force restart it to fix the problem. This will power off your iPhone and then turn it back on, which can often resolve minor software glitches that may be causing the touchscreen to be unresponsive.

To force restart an iPhone with touchscreen issues, follow these steps:

1. Press and quickly release the volume up button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume down button.
3. Press and hold the side (power) button until you see the Apple logo.
4. Release the side (power) button and wait for your iPhone to restart.

How to force restart an iPhone 7 with touchscreen issues

If you have an iPhone 7, the steps for force restarting it are slightly different. To force restart an iPhone 7 with touchscreen issues, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the volume down button and the side button at the same time.
2. Keep holding both buttons until you see the Apple logo.
3. Release both buttons and wait for your iPhone to restart.

Once your iPhone has restarted, the touchscreen should be working again. If it is not, you may need to try other troubleshooting steps, such as updating your iPhone’s software or restoring it to factory settings.

Here are some additional tips for force restarting an iPhone with touchscreen issues:

• If your iPhone is unresponsive, make sure that you are pressing the buttons correctly. Press each button firmly and quickly.
• If you are still unable to force restart your iPhone, try removing the case and screen protector.
• If your iPhone has a very low battery level, it may not be able to force restart. Try charging your iPhone for a few minutes before trying to force restart it again.
• If you have tried all of the above steps and your iPhone is still unresponsive, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Please note that forcing your iPhone to restart should be a last resort. It is generally safe to do, but it can sometimes cause data loss. If you have any important data on your iPhone, be sure to back it up before force restarting your device.