The fastest way to power down your Samsung S25
Press and hold the power button on the right side of your phone for about three seconds. A menu will appear with options including "Power off." Tap "Power off" and your phone will shut down completely within a few seconds.
If you want to power off without seeing the menu, keep holding the power button for about ten seconds — the phone will shut down on its own. This method works when the menu is not responding or your screen is frozen.
Key Takeaways
- The power button is on the right edge of the S25, and holding it for three seconds brings up the power menu.
- Tapping "Power off" from the menu is the standard way to shut down your phone safely.
- Holding the power button for ten seconds will force the phone to shut down if the menu does not appear.
- You can also restart your phone by selecting "Restart" from the same power menu instead of powering off completely.
- If your phone is completely unresponsive, holding power and volume down together for ten seconds will force a restart.
Using the power menu on your S25
When you press and hold the power button, the power menu slides up from the bottom of your screen. You will see four options: "Power off," "Restart," "Emergency mode," and "Samsung DeX" (if you have a compatible monitor or dock connected).
Select "Power off" with a single tap. The screen will dim and display a countdown message saying "Powering off." Your phone will be completely off within a few seconds. To turn it back on, press the power button again.
What to do if the power menu does not appear
If tapping the power button does not bring up the menu, your phone may be frozen or unresponsive. Hold the power button down for the full ten seconds without releasing. The phone will vibrate and the screen will go black — this is a force shutdown, and it is safe to use.
After a force shutdown, wait a few seconds before pressing the power button again to turn the phone back on. If your phone still will not respond after this, it may have a deeper software issue, and you should contact Samsung support or visit a service center.
Restarting instead of powering off
If you want to restart your phone rather than turn it off completely, press and hold the power button for three seconds and tap "Restart" instead of "Power off." Your phone will shut down and turn back on automatically, which often fixes minor glitches or slow performance.
A restart takes about one to two minutes from the moment you tap "Restart" until your phone is fully ready to use again. During this time, your phone will display the Samsung logo and may show a loading animation.
Using volume buttons with the power button
If your power button is broken or stuck, you can force a restart by holding the power button and volume down button together for about ten seconds. This works even if the power menu never appears and is useful when your phone is completely frozen.
This method will not give you a choice between restart and power off — it will always restart your phone. The screen will go black, the Samsung logo will appear, and your phone will boot back up.
Powering off before traveling or storage
Before putting your S25 away for travel or long-term storage, power it off completely using the standard power menu method. This saves battery and prevents accidental pocket calls or messages.
If you plan to store your phone for more than a few weeks, power it off and store it in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to use it again, straightforward press the power button to turn it back on. Your phone will retain all your data and settings even after being off for months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to turn off a Samsung S25?
From the moment you tap "Power off" in the menu, your phone will be completely shut down within three to five seconds. The screen will dim and go black, and you will feel a final vibration.
Will turning off my phone delete my data?
No. Powering off your phone does not delete anything. All your photos, messages, contacts, and apps will still be there when you turn it back on. Turning off is just putting your phone to sleep — it is not a factory reset.
What is the difference between power off and restart?
Power off shuts your phone down completely and it stays off until you press the power button again. Restart shuts your phone down and turns it back on automatically, which clears temporary memory and often fixes slow performance or freezing.
Can I turn off my S25 if the screen is frozen?
Yes. If the screen is frozen and the power menu does not appear, hold the power button and volume down together for ten seconds. This will force your phone to restart, which usually unfreezes it.
Is it safe to force shut down my S25?
Force shutdown is safe to use when your phone is completely unresponsive. It does not damage your phone or delete data. However, use the standard power menu method when possible, because force shutdown skips the normal shutdown process.