How to force-restart a stuck or frozen iPhone
How to force-restart a stuck or frozen iPhone CNET 3/15/2021 © Provided by CNET Patrick Holland/CNET Taps on the screen go unnoticed. Panicked swipes aren't registered. Frantic button presses are ignored. When your iPhone's screen is black or frozen and not responding, a normal restart might not work for the simple reason that your iPhone has gotten itself in such a state that it fails to recognize you holding down the power and volume buttons -- or your silent prayers. If your iPhone is unresponsive and won't restart the usual way, then a force-restart can bring it back to life. Fear n...