How-to: force restart iPhone 12, enter recovery mode, DFU mode, and more [Video] - 9to5Mac

If you’re upgrading from a device with a Home button, this refresher course can help you learn how to force restart your iPhone 12, enter recovery mode, DFU mode, etc.

The easiest way to power down the iPhone 12 is to hold the Side button along with one of the volume buttons until the slide to power off slider appears at the top of the screen.

To power your iPhone 12 back up, press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears on screen.

Step 1: Press Volume up and release.

Step 2: Press Volume down and release.

Step 3: Press and hold the Side button until you see a black screen.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning to USB cable.

Step 2: Press Volume up and release.

Step 3: Press Volume down and release.

Step 4: Press and continue holding the Side button until you see the connect to computer dialogue on screen.

To exit recovery mode, press and hold the Side button until the connect to computer dialogue disappears.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer with a Lightning to USB cable.

Step 2: Press Volume up and release.

Step 3: Press Volume down and release.

Step 5: While still holding the side button, press and hold the Volume down button for 5 seconds.

Step 1: Press Volume up and release.

To temporarily disable FaceID on iPhone 12, press and hold either of the Volume buttons along with the Side button until the slide to power off slider appears.