How to Force Restart an iPhone XR
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Wallpapers
Want to see the inside of your phone without opening it up? Check out our HD see-through and X-ray iPhone XR wallpapers.
Background
The iPhone XR (alongside the XS and XS Max) was formally announced by Apple on September 12, 2018. New features include a new 6.1-inch LCD display, an updated A12 Bionic SoC with industry-leading 7 nm production process and a next-generation Neural Engine, an updated camera featuring Smart HDR, and improved Portrait Mode with advanced bokeh and depth control.
The most often replaced iPhone XR parts include the battery, screen, and lightning connector assembly.
Identification
You can identify the iPhone XR by finding one of the model numbers either on the inner edge of the SIM card tray or within the phone's Settings app:
- A1984
- A2105
- A2106
- A2107
- A2108
You can find the model number through the phone's UI by going to the Settings app and navigating to General > About. Tap on the number listed in the Model Number section and it should change to a format that looks like the numbers above.
The iPhone XR features a 6.1 in (diagonal) glass screen with curved edges, thinner black bezels (compared to previous models), and a notch at the top of the screen to accommodate a speaker and selfie camera. The back cover is glass and the edge frame is made from curved, anodized aluminum. The back cover and aluminum edges came in a variety of colors: black, white, blue, yellow, coral, or red.
Volume controls can be found on the left edge while the power button and SIM card tray are situated on the right. A single camera "bump" protrudes slightly from the back case. This model has no home button.
Specifications
Release date: October 26, 2018
Model: A1984, A2105, A2106, A2108
Developer: Apple Inc.
Processor: Apple A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine
Operating System: iOS 12
Dimensions: 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in (150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm)
Weight: 6.84 oz (194 g)
Storage: 64, 128, or 256 GB Flash Memory
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Yellow, Coral, or Red
Display (Liquid Retina HD Display):
- 6.1" (diagonal) all-screen LCD Multi-Touch display
- 1782 x 828 pixel resolution (326 ppi)
- 1,400:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- True Tone display
- Wide color display (P3)
- 625 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Camera:
- Rear-facing iSight camera
- 12 MP wide-angle camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture
- Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control
- Dual optical image stabilization
- Six-element lens
- Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync
- Panorama (up to 63 MP)
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- Backside illumination sensor
- Hybrid IR Filter
- Autofocus with Focus Pixels
- Tap to focus with Focus Pixels
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Improved local tone mapping
- Exposure Control
- Smart HDR for photos
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Timer mode
- Photo geotagging
- Front-facing TrueDepth camera
- 7 MP photos
- Portrait mode
- 1080p HD video recording
- Retina Flash
- ƒ/2.2 aperture
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Auto HDR
- Backside illumination sensor
- Body and Face detection
- Auto image stabilization
- Burst mode
- Exposure control
- Timer mode
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
- 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
- 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
- Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
- Optical image stabilization for video
- Quad-LED True Tone Flash
- Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
- Time-lapse video with stabilization
- Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
- Continuous autofocus video
- Take 8 MP still photos while recording 4K video
- Playback zoom
- Video Geotagging
- Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
- Stereo recording
Splash, Water, and Dust Resistance: Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529
FaceID: Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Sensors:
- Face ID
- Barometer
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
Wireless Connectivity:
- Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC with reader mode
- GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE
- Digital Compass
- Assisted GPS and GLONASS
Troubleshooting
- Diagnose any issues you may be having with your iPhone XR using our iPhone XR Troubleshooting Page.