iPhone or iPad lock/power button not working? It's a common problem, and even Apple has admitted it. Here's how to fix a broken iPhone lock button.

Quick Answer: To restart your iPhone without the power button, go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then slide to power off. You can also ask Siri to restart your iPhone without the button.

If your iPhone button is not responding and you're out of warranty, here are four things you can do to fix it.

My iPhone’s Home button doesn’t work any more. I have to press the Home button really hard to get it to respond, and sometimes even that doesn’t work. Is it permanently broken? Is there a fix?

There are few ways to turn on a phone with a broken power button, unless you're willing to work to get your hands dirty with developer settings.

If you have an iPhone SE, 8, 7, 6, their S variants, or older, you only need to press and hold the power button. You should see a slider that says Slide to power off.

CR explains how to quickly get help with common phone issues such as replacing the battery, unlocking a frozen screen, or repairing a cracked screen.

The first thing you should try is rebooting your phone. This can often solve minor issues on an Android phone. To do this, press and hold the power button until the power menu appears.

To restart your iPhone without the power button, you can shut down via settings, ask Siri for help, or let your battery die. Then, recharge or turn back on.