Galaxy S23/S23+/Ultra: How to Force a Restart (Forced Restart)

I show you how to force a restart (forced restart) a Samsung Galaxy S23 (same for S23+ and S23 Ultra). You typically first try a forced restart if you cannot restart or turn off the normal way like maybe you cannot swipe or click the screen or the screen is frozen, etc. i hope this helps.

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[kevincottrell]

Thank you, so much!! I tapped on a youtube link on Google and it locked....I tried everything; until,
I came across your instructional Video. It unlocked immediately. Holding the lower volume button and the power button for more than
Ten seconds was the trick. Thanks again!!

[goldxiong]

Omg this worked on my S23 Plus!! My phone kept slowing down, freezing up and then, at one point, wouldn't open my apps when I tapped on the icons. When I tried to reset or turn off my phone, nothing happened either! Following your tip really helped! Thank you so much! You're a lifesaver!

[becausei_wanted_to]

Thank you!
Worked on my 23 Ultra. Didn't think it would, but held on (kept pressing) and success!

[kennethblocher]

Thank you!
My 23 ultra became unresponsive after PIN entry, couldn't even get it to respond to power options. I had the right key combination, didn't know I had it hold for so long. Took about 10 seconds longer than yours.

[razvanggn]

it was so helpfull ❤ thank you my indian brother❤❤❤

[MattRobloxYT]

How to do this on a Samsung Galaxy A14 5G?

[financeman]

100% does not work on Galaxy S23 Ultra. Not even remotely

[bobs]

thank you what piece of junk this phone is i really appreciate the help. who'd think in 2024 you'd still have to do stuff like this to a phone that cost over 1K

[midspeedvr]

I still cannot use my finger after restart.