Forced Restart & Recovery Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for hard-resetting frozen mobile devices.

Author: David Catino

iPhone 8 through iPhone 15

1

Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.

2

Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.

3

Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

Lenovo / Android Pin-Hole Reset

4

Locate the Novo Button (pin-hole) usually found on the side or bottom of the chassis.

5

With the device powered OFF, use a paperclip to press the button until the menu appears.