It might seem obvious, but knowing how to properly turn off your iPhone 14 is a fundamental skill for any smartphone user. Whether you’re looking to conserve battery life, troubleshoot a problem, or simply want some digital downtime, powering down your device is a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to turn off your iPhone 14, covering both physical button and software methods.
Method 1: Turning Off Your iPhone 14 Using Buttons
This is the most common and quickest way to power off your iPhone 14. It utilizes the physical buttons on your device for a fast shutdown. Here’s how to do it:
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Locate the Side Button and Volume Buttons: On the right side of your iPhone 14, you’ll find the side button (also known as the power button). On the left side, you’ll see the volume up and volume down buttons.
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Press and Hold Simultaneously: Press and hold the side button and either the volume up or volume down button at the same time. Keep holding them down for a couple of seconds.
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Power Off Slider Appears: After a moment, you’ll see the “slide to power off” slider appear at the top of your iPhone 14 screen.
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Swipe to Power Off: Simply swipe the white power icon from left to right across the slider. Your iPhone 14 will then begin the shutdown process and will turn off completely in a few seconds.
This method works for all iPhone models with Face ID, including iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and all iPhone 14 models. For older iPhones without Face ID, you typically only needed to press and hold the side button to access the power off slider.
Method 2: Shutting Down Your iPhone 14 Through Settings
If for any reason you prefer not to use the physical buttons, or if they are not functioning correctly, you can also turn off your iPhone 14 through the Settings app. This software-based method is just as simple:
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Open the Settings App: Find the “Settings” app icon on your iPhone 14 Home Screen (it looks like a gray gear) and tap to open it.
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Navigate to General: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “General”.
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Scroll Down to Shut Down: Once in the General settings, scroll all the way down to the very bottom of the list. You will find the “Shut Down” option there. Tap on “Shut Down”.
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Swipe to Power Off: Just like with the button method, the “slide to power off” slider will appear on the screen. Swipe the power icon from left to right to turn off your iPhone 14.
Bonus Tip for iPhone 14 Pro Models: Managing the Always-On Display
For iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max users, there’s a feature called “Always-On Display”. This feature keeps a dimmed version of your Lock Screen visible, allowing you to quickly see notifications and widgets. However, some users might want to fully put their phone to sleep, meaning turning off even the dimmed display.
If you are experiencing that your iPhone 14 Pro screen doesn’t seem to fully turn off or go to sleep when you press the side button, it’s likely due to the Always-On Display feature. Here’s how to disable it if you wish:
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Open Settings and Go to Display & Brightness: From the main Settings menu, scroll up and tap on “Display & Brightness”.
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Scroll Down to Always On: In the Display & Brightness settings, scroll down until you find the “Always On” option.
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Toggle Off Always On Display: Tap the toggle switch next to “Always On” to turn this feature off. When the toggle is gray, it means Always-On Display is disabled.
Once you’ve turned off Always-On Display, pressing the side button on your iPhone 14 Pro will now properly put the display to sleep, turning off the screen completely.
Turning off your iPhone 14 is a simple process whether you choose to use the physical buttons or the software settings. Knowing both methods ensures you can always power down your device whenever needed. And for iPhone 14 Pro users, managing the Always-On Display feature can further customize your phone’s behavior when you want to put it to sleep.
