For all iPhones after the X, including the iPhone XR, turning the phone off is no longer a matter of pressing and holding the Side button until the slider appears. Apple added an extra step so that any iPhone with Face ID technology requires a two-step process to turn it off.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to turn off an iPhone XR in three different ways:
How to Turn Off an iPhone XR
1. Press and hold the Volume and Side button
After a few seconds, you should feel a slight buzz, and the power-off slider will appear on your screen.
2. Swipe the slider from left to right
How to Turn Off an iPhone XR from Settings
You can also turn off your iPhone from Settings if you don’t use your iPhone’s buttons or want to learn a new iPhone trick. Here’s how:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap on General
3. Tap Shut Down
4. Swipe the slider from left to right
Your iPhone XR will turn off.
