Android phone power · Settings guide
How to turn an Android phone off, on or restart it
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On current Samsung Galaxy and Pixel phones, the power menu opens with a two-button combination. Samsung phones also have a power icon in Quick settings.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- On a Samsung Galaxy, the button on the side is the Side key; older models have a dedicated Power button.
- Samsung lets you customize the Side button to open something else, such as Bixby or the Camera app.
Source: Samsung: power your Galaxy phone or tablet on or off
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Samsung Galaxy: Quick settings
Swipe down with two fingers → Power icon → Power off
- Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to open Quick settings.
- Tap the Power icon, then tap Power off.
With Bixby Voice set up, you can also hold the Side button and say "Turn off the phone".
Source: Samsung: power your Galaxy phone or tablet on or off
Google Pixel 6 and later
Hold Power + Volume up → Power off (or Restart)
- Press and hold the Power and Volume up buttons for a few seconds.
- On the screen, tap Power off, or Restart.
- To turn it on, press and hold Power until you feel a buzz, which can take up to 7 seconds.
Google Pixel 5a and earlier
Hold Power → Power off
- Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds.
- On the screen, tap Power off. To turn it back on, press and hold Power for a few seconds.
If the setting doesn't change
If a Pixel is frozen and won't show the power menu, press and hold the Power button for up to 60 seconds. When the phone starts to reboot and the screen shows the G logo, release the Power button.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't holding the power button turn off my Samsung phone?
On current Galaxy phones the Side key can be set to open Bixby or another app. Hold Side and Volume down together instead, or use the Power icon in Quick settings.
How do I turn off a Pixel 8?
Pixel 6 and later: press and hold Power and Volume up for a few seconds, then tap Power off on the screen.