How to Restart iPhone 17 Air Without Using the Power Button

Restarting iPhone 17 Air Without the Power Button

• 💡 This guide demonstrates two methods to restart your iPhone 17 Air without relying on the physical power button.

Method 1: Using AssistiveTouch

• ⚙️ Navigate to Settings, then Accessibility, and select Touch.
• 👆 Enable AssistiveTouch by toggling the switch to the right.
• 🖱️ Once enabled, a virtual button will appear on your screen; tap it, then select Device, More, and finally Restart.
• ✅ Confirm the restart action to refresh your iPhone.

Method 2: Creating a Custom Restart Shortcut

• 📱 Open the Shortcuts app and tap the plus icon to create a new shortcut.
• ➡️ Search for and select the Shutdown action, then change it from 'Shutdown' to 'Restart'.
• 🎨 Customize the shortcut's icon and color for easy identification.
• 🏡 Rename the shortcut to 'Restart' and tap the down arrow icon to select 'Add to Home Screen'.
• ✨ Tap 'Add' to place the shortcut on your home screen for quick access.
• 🚀 You can now restart your iPhone 17 Air by simply tapping this custom shortcut icon.