How to Properly Shut Down a Galaxy Phone

Last Update date : 2024-09-24

With this new setup, there are other ways to power off your phone, like using two side keys at once or tapping the Power icon located in the Quick settings panel. Use these options to shut off your phone if it doesn't have a dedicated Power key.

side keys power off

Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.

Power on button
1 To turn off the device, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously.
Power off buttons
2 Or open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap Power
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3 Tap Power off.

To restart the device, tap Restart.

Note: You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key. Open Settings, tap Advanced features → Side key, and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold.

1 Press and hold the Volume down button and the Side button (Power key) simultaneously until the device powers off and then turns back on.
Power off buttons
2 The screen will go black when the device shuts down, followed by the appearance of the Samsung logo.

You can make an emergency call or check the medical information you saved. Press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously, and then tap Emergency call. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap power → Emergency call.

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