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How to Force Restart or Hard Reset iPhone XR

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If your iPhone XR suddenly becomes unresponsive you should try force restarting or hard resetting your device.

iPhone XR users are complaining about a variety of issues as we push into the new year. The grows every time Apple releases new iOS 17 software.

Lockups and freezes are among the more prominent issues impacting the iPhone XR. Unlike battery drain and connectivity issues, these problems are typically easy to fix.

If your iPhone XR locks up and stops responding to gestures, we recommend a hard reset. The process only takes a few seconds and it should return your phone to a normal state. This won’t wipe any data stored the device, it simply forces your device to restart.

If you find that your iPhone XR is locking up frequently, you might need to update your apps via the App Store, update your device to the latest version of iOS 17. You may also want to check out our guide to fixing common performance problems.

Here’s what you need to do to quickly fix your frozen iPhone XR.

How to Hard Reset iPhone XR

If you owned an older iPhone model, you might remember the old process which required you to hold down two buttons to force restart the iPhone.

On newer iPhones like the iPhone XR, you now need to press two buttons quickly and then press and hold a third button to force restart.

The process might take you a few tries to master, but once you’ve gotten the hang of it, it should be committed to memory and you’ll be good to go whenever you run into these issues in the future.

If your iPhone XR stops responding to touches and swipes, here’s what you need to do:

  1. Press on the Volume Up button located on the left side of the phone and let go.
  2. Press on the Volume Down button and let go.
  3. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

You need to press the volume up button and volume down button very quickly, but not at the same time. The side button is what Apple calls the power button on newer devices. After holding the side button down for a few seconds, your iPhone should restart itself.

If you find yourself having to force restart your iPhone XR all the time, you should try reseting all of your phone’s settings in the Settings app. In some cases, you might even need to speak with Apple customer service and see if they have a solution.

If for some reason your iPhone XR doesn’t startup or turn on normally, Apple recommends plugging the phone into a charger to let it charge. You should let it charge for up to an hour.

If you still see a black screen or you’re still having issues with the touchscreen after trying that, you’ll want to get in touch with Apple’s customer support.

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Install iOS 17.4 for Better Security

Install iOS 17.4 for Better Security

If security is important to you, think about installing Apple's iOS 17.4 update right away.

iOS 17.4 has four security patches on board. These will help keep your device and its data protected from harm. 

The update also delivers quantum security protection for iMessage. The company says the upgrade gives iMessage "the strongest security properties of any at-scale messaging protocol in the world."

If you missed iOS 17.3 or older, you'll get the security patches from updates you missed when you upgrade to iOS 17.4. 

The iOS 17.3 update brought 15 new security patches to iPhone. The software also added Stolen Device Protection to iPhone.

It increases the security of your iPhone and Apple ID by requiring Face ID or Touch ID to gain access to passwords, make purchases in Safari, and more. This is useful if someone gets access to your iPhone and its passcode. 

iOS 17.2 delivered 10 new security patches to iPhone. If you wish to find out more, you can head on over to Apple's security site for the details.

iOS 17.2 also included iMessage Contact Key Verification which improves the security of iMessage. The company also fixed an exploit that let the Flipper Zero multi-tool lock up iPhones.

iOS 17.1.2 had two security patches on board. Both were related to WebKit. If you want to learn more, you can do so right here.

iOS 17.1 brought 18 security fixes to iPhone. It addressed issues within Weather, Status Bar, WebKit, and more. 

iOS 17.0.3 brought two patches for two security issues Apple identified within the software. If you want to read about the patches, head here.

iOS 17.0.1 delivered three important patches to iPhone. If you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website.

As for iOS 17 itself, it brought 40+ new security patches with it. A staggering number to say the least. If you want to learn more about them, head over to Apple

In addition to those patches, iOS 17 brings some additional enhancements to privacy and security including improvements to Communication Safety beyond Messages.

It now includes content sent by AirDrop, Contact Posters in the Phone app, FaceTime, and the systemwide photo picker. You now have an option to blur out sensitive photos and videos before you choose to view them.

There's also an expanded Lockdown Mode which will help protect you against cyber attacks.

Apple's also improved sharing permissions and you now have more control over what you share with the apps on your device. 

The company also notes that starting in iOS 17, Voice Memos encrypts the titles of recordings stored in iCloud, in addition to the recordings themselves.

If you skipped older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 17.4 update as well.

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  1. J Ray

    03/12/2022 at 9:08 pm

    Thank you so much! This worked perfectly!!!

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