iOS 18 has introduced an exciting new feature that allows users to customize their Control Center like never before. One of the most practical applications of this new functionality is the ability to add a restart button directly to your Control Center, eliminating the need for complicated button combinations.
This guide will walk you through two methods to add a restart shortcut to your Control Center, starting with the most efficient approach.
Method 1: Use a pre-made shortcut
For those who want a quick and simple solution, a pre-made restart shortcut is available:
Simply tap the link and select “Add Shortcut” to get started.
Method 2: Create your own restart shortcut
If you prefer to create your own shortcut, follow these steps:
- Launch the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
- Tap the plus icon in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.
- In the search bar, type ‘restart’ or ‘shut down’ and select the ‘Shut Down’ action.
- Tap the ‘Shut Down’ action highlighted in blue.
- Choose ‘Restart’ from the available options.
- To name your shortcut, tap the drop-down icon at the top center and select ‘Rename’.
- Enter a name like ‘Restart iPhone’ and tap ‘Done’ on the keyboard.
- For a custom icon, tap the drop-down icon again and choose ‘Choose Icon’.
- Select the custom icon selector option.
- Browse the library and pick an icon (we used ‘Repost’ in this example).
- Adjust the icon’s background if desired, then tap ‘Done’.
- Tap ‘Done’ in the top-right corner to finalize your shortcut.
Adding the shortcut to Control Center
Now that you have your shortcut, here’s how to add it to the Control Center:
- Open Control Center on your iPhone.
- Tap the plus sign at the top left to enter edit mode.
- Select ‘Add a Control’ at the bottom of the screen.
- In the control gallery, search for ‘Shortcuts’ and tap on it.
- Tap ‘Choose’ in the Shortcut dialog and select your ‘Restart’ shortcut. Use the search bar if you have many shortcuts.
- Swipe up or tap anywhere to return to the control customization screen.
- You can resize the shortcut by dragging from the bottom-left corner to show only the icon if preferred.
- To use the shortcut, tap it in Control Center. A confirmation dialog will appear; tap ‘Restart’ to reboot your iPhone.
With these steps, you’ve successfully added a convenient restart button to your Control Center, streamlining the process of rebooting your iPhone whenever necessary.