How do I turn my device off and on?

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Apple (iOS) devices

If your device uses Face ID:

  • press and hold the right-hand side button and either volume button at the same time until ‘sliders’ appear
  • drag the ‘slide to power off’ slider from left to right.

If your device has a Home button:

  • press and hold the right-hand side button until the ‘slider’ appears
  • drag the ‘slide to power off’ slider from left to right.

To turn either device back on, press and hold the right-hand side button until the Apple logo appears.

Note: Apple iPads cannot receive AusAlerts.

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Android smartphones and other devices

For most Android devices:

  • press and hold the power button on either the left or right side of your device until the power menu appears 
  • press the ‘Power Off’ button.

To turn your device back on, press and hold the power button until the logo of your device manufacturer appears.

How do I switch aeroplane/flight mode on and off?

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Apple (iOS) devices

To turn aeroplane mode on:

  • go to ‘Settings’ app
  • turn the ‘Aeroplane Mode’ toggle on (tap it)
  • an aeroplane icon should appear at the top of the screen.

To turn aeroplane mode back off: 

  • go to ‘Settings’ app
  • turn the ‘Aeroplane Mode’ toggle off (tap it)
  • the aeroplane icon at the top of the screen should disappear.

Note: Apple iPads cannot receive AusAlerts.

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Android smartphones and other devices

To turn aeroplane mode on (most Androids): 

  • go to ‘Settings’ app
  • tap on ‘Network & internet’
  • turn the ‘Aeroplane Mode’ toggle on (tap it)
  • an aeroplane icon should appear at the top of the screen.

To turn aeroplane mode back off (most Androids): 

  • go to ‘Settings’ app
  • tap on ‘Network & internet’
  • turn the ‘Aeroplane Mode’ toggle off (tap it)
  • the aeroplane icon at the top of the screen should disappear.