Turning on your iPhone 13 is a simple process, but it’s an important one to know. After all, you can’t do anything with your iPhone if it’s not turned on. Whether you’re just getting started with your new iPhone or you need to restart it for troubleshooting purposes, knowing how to turn it on is essential.
This article will walk you through the steps of turning on your iPhone 13 step-by-step. We’ll also cover some troubleshooting tips in case you have any problems.
Quick Answer: How to Turn on your iPhone 13
To turn on your iPhone 13, simply press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo. The side button is located on the right side of the iPhone, below the volume buttons.
If your iPhone is brand new, you’ll go through a setup process after it turns on. This process will help you set up your Apple ID, iCloud, and other features.
Is My iPhone Asleep or Powered Off?
If your iPhone’s screen is black, it’s possible that the device is in sleep mode. To begin, try tapping the screen. If enabled, a feature known as “Tap to Wake” will activate the screen.
Also, try lifting the phone physically; some phones have “Raise to Wake” turned on. If that doesn’t work, try pressing the Side or Volume buttons on the device’s edge. If the screen comes on, the iPhone was only sleeping. If not, you’ll have to turn it on.
How to Turn an iPhone 13 On
To turn on an iPhone 13, locate the Side button first. The Side button is located on the right edge of the device when the screen is facing you.
Hold the side button down until you see the Apple logo in the center of the screen.
The iPhone has turned on and will begin to boot up, which may take up to a minute. When it’s ready to use, you’ll see either a greeting screen (if it’s a new iPhone that hasn’t yet been set up) or a lock screen, where you can unlock your iPhone with a PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. You can use your iPhone normally from this point.
What if My iPhone 13 Won’t Power On?
If you’ve pressed and held the side button on your iPhone 13, but no Apple logo appears, your iPhone’s battery is most likely completely discharged. Connect your iPhone to a charger (one you know works) and charge it for at least 30 minutes before attempting to turn it on again. If it still doesn’t work, you should probably contact Apple support.
Other Methods for Turning on or Restarting Your iPhone 13
#1. Using Your Lightning Cable
Connecting your iPhone 13 model to a power source is another option for powering it on. Connect a USB-C to Lightning cable to a power adapter, portable power bank, or turned-on computer. After a few seconds, you should see the Apple logo, and your iPhone will open to the lock screen, where you can unlock it and activate Face ID.
#2. Using a Wireless Charger
You don’t need a USB-C to Lightning cable to turn on your iPhone automatically if you have a wireless charger. Simply connect your iPhone to an Apple MagSafe Charger, Apple MagSafe Duo Charger, Apple MagSafe Battery Pack, or a Qi-certified wireless charger from another company. After a few seconds, you should see the Apple logo, and your iPhone will open to the lock screen, where you can unlock it and activate Face ID.
#3. Restart Your iPhone Using AssistiveTouch
Restarting your iPhone with AssistiveTouch can actually save you time.
Toggle the “AssistiveTouch” switch in Settings -> Accessibility -> Touch -> AssistiveTouch. When you tap the circle on your screen, you’ll be presented with a menu of device controls.
Tap the circle again and select Device -> More -> Restart. After you tap “Restart,” a confirmation pop-up will appear; tap “Restart” on it to reboot your iPhone.
The problem with AssistiveTouch is that its icon remains on your screen at all times, which most people dislike, even when it fades to be less noticeable. Furthermore, switching AssistiveTouch on and off from Settings is inconvenient. To address this issue, add AssistiveTouch as an accessibility shortcut.
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Go to Accessibility -> Accessibility Shortcut in Settings. Tap “AssistiveTouch” from the list of features to add a blue checkmark next to it. All you have to do now is triple-click the Side button to toggle the AssistiveTouch circle on and off whenever you want. If you have more than one AssistiveTouch checked in the list, you must select “AssistiveTouch” from the action menu.
Another, albeit slower, method is to swipe down your Control Center, then tap the Accessibility icon, followed by “AssistiveTouch.” If the Accessibility icon isn’t visible, go to Settings -> Control Center and add it.
If you’d rather use the Accessibility Shortcut for another feature, there’s another way to quickly toggle AssistiveTouch: Back Tap. Go to Accessibility -> Touch -> Back Tap in Settings. Then, assign “AssistiveTouch” to either “Double Tap” or “Triple Tap.” Then, depending on which option you chose, tap the back of your iPhone two or three times to toggle AssistiveTouch.
#4. Restart Your iPhone Using Voice Command
If you’re too lazy to use the buttons or AssistiveTouch, you can use Voice Control to restart your iPhone 13 model without even touching it. You can restart your iPhone with a simple voice command using Voice Control. To be clear, Voice Control is not the same as Siri. Siri cannot, in fact, restart or shut down your device.
Navigate to Settings -> Accessibility -> Voice Control and turn on “Voice Control.” Follow the on-screen setup process first if you’re enabling it for the first time. After that, you’ll notice a blue microphone icon in the status bar by the time. This indicates that your iPhone is listening for voice commands and is ready to accept them.
Now, say “reboot device,” and your iPhone will respond immediately, prompting you with a confirmation prompt similar to Option 7 above; tap “Restart.”
Tip: After you’ve completed the Voice Control setup process, you can use Siri to toggle Voice Control on and off. It’s as simple as saying “Hey Siri, turn on Voice Control” instead of “Hey Siri, turn off Voice Control.” You can also activate Siri by long-pressing the Side button if you don’t want to say “Hey Siri.”
How to Power Off an iPhone 13
There’s no big red obvious “TURN OFF HERE” button on the iPhone 13 screen, so you’ll have to hunt for it. There are two options: the quick option and the slightly more inconvenient option.
#1. Volume and Power Controls
Hold the volume down and power buttons together to quickly turn off your iPhone. A few seconds later, you’ll hear a haptic buzz from your phone and see a slide to the power off option on your screen. To turn off the phone, swipe left on the grey power-off bar.
Going to Settings > General takes a little longer (but only a few seconds). Scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen to find the shut-down button. This will take you to the same power-off screen as the previous option. So the key combination is simply a faster route to the destination.
How to Force Restart Your iPhone 13
It’s a rare occurrence, but your iPhone 13 may completely freeze and you won’t be able to move it. In this case, you’d have to restart it manually.
To accomplish this:
- Quickly press and release the volume up button.
- Now, quickly press and release the volume down button.
- Finally, hold down the side power button.
When the Apple logo appears on the screen, remove your finger from the side power button. The phone will now begin to operate.
Is it true that the iPhone charges faster when it is turned off?
Yes. The faster the phone charges, the less work it has to do. If you don’t want to turn off the phone while it’s charging, put it in Airplane Mode instead. It achieves the same result.
Is it true that a force restart on the iPhone deletes everything?
No. A force restart simply restarts the phone after it has become frozen. Consider a force restart to be the equivalent of a well-placed punch or kick.
What should you do if your iPhone becomes frozen and refuses to turn off?
A hard restart usually solves the problem quickly. If a force restart does not resolve the issue, more serious issues, such as malfunctioning hardware, may be at work. You should seek advice from Apple Support or take your phone to a local repair shop.
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