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How to Switch off iPhone

Learn how to Switch off iPhone in a few simple steps, both through a simple click of a button and through your phone's settings.

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If you need to know how to switch off iPhone, we’ve got you covered. With a simple press of a button or a few taps on the screen, you can turn off your iPhone to get some peace or reserve some juice.

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How to Switch off iPhone

To switch off your iPhone, follow these simple steps:

  • Press and hold your iPhone’s right side button and either volume button.
  • A pop-down appears asking you to slide the bar to turn off
  • Slide the bar across to Switch off your iPhone
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Alternatively, if either of your side buttons does not work, follow these steps to Switch of your iPhone through the settings:

  • Head to settings
  • Open up General settings
  • Press shut down
  • When the slider appears, drag it across to switch off your iPhone.

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