OnePlus 10R is one of the latest flagship smartphones from OnePlus, featuring a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED FHD+ display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a Snapdragon 888 processor. However, like any other device, it may sometimes encounter issues such as freezing, lagging, or overheating.
In such cases, restarting your OnePlus 10R can help solve the problem by clearing the RAM and closing the background processes. In this article, we will show you how to restart your OnePlus 10R in two different ways: the normal way and the force way. We will also explain when to use each method and what are the benefits and risks of restarting your phone.
How to Restart Your OnePlus 10R Normally?
To restart your OnePlus 10R normally, you can follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Power button on your phone until the Power off option appears on the screen.
- Tap the Power off option.
- In the pop-up window, tap Restart to confirm that you want to restart your phone.
- Your phone will turn off and then restart.
This method is recommended when your phone is working properly and you want to clear the RAM and close the background processes. It will not erase any data on your phone, but it will improve its performance and stability.
How to Restart Your OnePlus 10R Forcefully?
Sometimes, your OnePlus 10R may become unresponsive, frozen, or stuck in a loop. In such cases, you may need to force restart your device to make it work normally again. A force restart also does not erase any data from your device, unlike a factory reset.
Method 1: Using the Power and Volume Buttons
This method involves using the physical buttons on your device to force it to shut down and reboot. Follow these steps to perform a force restart using the power and volume buttons:
- Press and hold the power button and the volume up button at the same time for about 10 seconds.
- Release the buttons when you see the OnePlus logo or the Android logo on the screen.
- Wait for your device to boot up and enter the lock screen or the home screen.
Method 2: Using the Recovery Mode
This method involves using the recovery mode to force restart your device. The recovery mode is a special mode that allows you to perform various actions on your device, such as wiping the cache, resetting the device, or updating the software. Follow these steps to perform a force restart using the recovery mode:
- Turn off your device completely by holding the power button and selecting the power off option.
- Press and hold the power button and the volume down button at the same time until you see the OnePlus logo on the screen.
- Release the power button but keep holding the volume down button until you see the recovery mode menu on the screen.
- Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and select the reboot system now option.
- Press the power button to confirm your selection and restart your device.
Benefits of Restarting Your OnePlus 10R
Clearing the RAM and cache memory: Restarting your device can free up the RAM and cache memory that may be occupied by unused or background apps, processes, or data. This can improve the speed and responsiveness of your device, as well as prevent overheating and excessive battery consumption.
Solving minor glitches and bugs: Restarting your device can also resolve some minor glitches and bugs that may cause your device to malfunction, such as apps not opening, the camera not working, the screen not rotating, or notifications not showing.
Updating the software and security: Restarting your device can also help you update the software and security of your device, as some updates may require a reboot to take effect.
Risks of Restarting Your OnePlus 10R
Losing unsaved data and settings: Restarting your device can cause you to lose any unsaved data and settings that you may have on your device, such as documents, photos, videos, messages, contacts, or app preferences. Therefore, you should always backup your important data and settings before restarting your device or saving them to a cloud service or an external storage device.
Damaging the hardware or software: Restarting your device can also damage the hardware or software of your device, especially if you do it improperly or frequently. For instance, if you force restart your device by holding the power and volume buttons, you may damage the buttons or the motherboard of your device.
Voiding the warranty or the insurance: Restarting your device can also void the warranty or the insurance of your device if you do it against the manufacturer’s or the provider’s instructions or policies. For example, if you restart your device while it is charging, water-damaged, or rooted, you may violate the terms and conditions of the warranty or the insurance, and lose the coverage or the claim for your device.
