Uh oh! Your iPhone screen went dark, and now you're stuck. Don't panic! Even with a unresponsive or completely black screen, you *can* still turn off your iPhone. This is crucial for preventing unwanted calls, preserving battery life, and sometimes, even fixing the issue itself.
The force restart method is your friend here. The exact button combination varies depending on your iPhone model:
* **iPhone 8 and later (including SE 2nd & 3rd gen):** Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the Side (power) button until the Apple logo appears.
* **iPhone 7 and 7 Plus:** Press and hold both the Side (power) button and the Volume Down button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.
* **iPhone 6s and earlier (including SE 1st gen):** Press and hold both the Home button and the Side (power) button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears.
Keep holding the buttons even if the screen remains black! The Apple logo indicates a successful shutdown and restart. If this doesn't work, try connecting your iPhone to a power source for about 15 minutes and then repeat the process. Hopefully, this gets your phone off and possibly jumpstarts a recovery!
