How to turn iPhone 5 / 5s / 5c / 5se off

There are several methods you can use to turn off your iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, or iPhone 5se.

• The first method is to use the physical buttons on your phone. Simply press and hold the top button. When you see the Slide to Power Off slider, drag it to the right to turn off your iPhone.
• You can also ask Apple’s voice assistant Siri to switch off your device.
• If this doesn’t work, you can try using the Settings app to power down your device.

In this guide you will find out the exact steps to switch off your iPhone 5, even if it hangs…

This guide is written for the following devices:

• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5se

For an overview on restarting any model of iPhone, see How to turn iPhone off.

Ways to power off iPhone 5

Use buttons

To turn off your iPhone 5 using the physical buttons, do the following:

1. Press and hold the top button on the phone.
2. Keep holding the button until the Power Off slider appear on the screen.
3. Drag the Power Off slider to the right.
4. Your iPhone 5 is now turned off and no longer active.

If you have issues with this method, or you want it to turn off quicker, try the following instead:

1. Press and hold the top button and either the volume up, or down button (it doesn’t matter which) simultaneously.
2. Keep holding the buttons until the Power Off slider appear on the screen.
3. Drag the Power Off slider to the right.
4. Your iPhone 5 is now turned off and no longer active.

Use Settings app

If you prefer to turn off your iPhone 5 using the Settings app, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Settings app on your devices home screen.
2. Scroll down and tap on General.
3. Scroll down down to the bottom of the page and tap Shut Down
4. The Power Off slider will appear on the screen.
5. Slide it towards the right to power down your iPhone 5.

This method is convenient if you prefer to avoid using the physical buttons or if they are not functioning properly.

Use Siri

Siri, your ever-helpful virtual assistant, makes it convenient to control your iPhone 5 with just your voice.

To turn off iPhone 5 using Siri, do the following:

1. Ensure that your phone is awake and ready to receive your voice command. You can wake up your device by tapping the screen or pressing any button.
2. Activate Siri by either pressing and holding the side button or saying “Hey Siri” if you have enabled the voice activation feature.
3. Once Siri is active and listening, say, Power off my iPhone.
4. Siri will process your command.
5. On your iPhone 5 screen, a power-off confirmation screen will appear, displaying the Power Off slider.
6. Push the slider right to turn off your iPhone.
7. Wait for a few moments as your iPhone 5 gracefully powers off. You will see the screen darken, indicating that the device is shutting down.
8. Your device is now powered-off.

Force restart your handset

If you want to turn your iPhone 5 back on after powering it down using the previously listed techniques, simply press and hold the top button until the Apple logo appears on the screen. You can then let go of the button as the device continues to boot up.

After 20-30 seconds the lock screen will appear and you will be able to unlock the device using your passcode. If you can’t remember your passcode, find out how to unlock iPhone 5 without passcode.

It will take a little longer for Wi-Fi and bluetooth devices to connect to your phone, but the device will be usable while this occurs.

To do this, do the following:

1. Press and release the volume up button.
2. Press and release the volume down button.
3. Press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

Why should I power off my phone?

It’s a good idea to turn off your iPhone 5  every now and then, for several reasons:

• • Fixing issues
    Sometimes, the iPhone may have problems with its software. Turning it off and on again can help solve those problems and make your phone work better.
  • Saving battery
    When your iPhone is turned off, it’s not using any power. This means the battery can last longer.
  • Following rules
    In certain places like airplanes or places where wireless signals can interfere with important equipment, it’s important to turn off your phone to follow the rules and make sure everyone stays safe.