Restarting an Android device is easy: you press the power button in combination with either the volume up or down button, and tap Restart in the power menu. But what if one of those buttons isn't ...

One UI 7 did a lot to bring Samsung’s phones up to a new standard, and some cool little features that usually fly under the radar are included in that. One UI 7 lets you change your power button ...

To turn off your Android phone, try pressing and holding the power button to trigger Android's power menu. Then press the Power off. icon to initiate a shutdown. If this does not work, try ...

Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...

Managing your iPhone’s power functions has become more intuitive with the release of iOS 26. By using the built-in Shortcuts app, you can now create a custom power button directly on your home screen ...

Most of us use our Android phone’s side buttons only to adjust the volume or lock the screen—but that barely scratches the surface of what they can do. With the right setup, those side buttons can ...

Considering how often you likely need to use it, having a non-functioning power button on an iPad can feel extremely limiting. While tapping the screen or hitting the Home button can wake the device, ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...