How to restart your Android phone without using the power button: 2 easy ways

Source: ZDNet

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• You should make a habit of restarting your phone.
• There are several ways to restart an Android device.
• These methods can help with wear and tear on physical buttons.

I regularly restart my Pixel 9 Pro, and there are good reasons for it:

• Improves performance by clearing temporary caches.
• Enhances security by disrupting potential cyber‑attacks and removing malware from memory.
• Fixes common issues such as slowdown, overheating, app crashes, or connectivity problems.

You probably already know the standard method: press and hold the power button, then tap Restart. But what if the power button is difficult to use or has worn out? Android provides alternative ways that don’t require a physical button.

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How to restart your Android phone from the Notification Shade

1. Pull down the Notification Shade twice.
2. Tap the small power icon that appears in the bottom‑right corner.
3. The regular power menu appears; select Restart.

This method works on most recent Android versions and is quick once you know where the icon is.

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How to restart your Android phone from the Accessibility Menu

Enable the Accessibility Menu

1. Pull down the Notification Shade twice and tap the Settings (gear) icon at the bottom right.
2. Scroll down and select Accessibility.
3. Tap Accessibility Menu and toggle it On.

After enabling it, an expandable shortcut appears at the bottom left of the screen.

Restart using the Accessibility Menu

1. Tap the Accessibility Menu shortcut.
2. Tap the Power option that appears.
3. Choose Restart from the power menu.

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You now have two reliable ways to restart your Android phone without relying on the physical power button.