Restart Or Force Restart Apple’s Vision Pro Headset

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This article provides Apple Vision Pro owners with step-by-step instructions on how to perform a normal restart to resolve minor issues.

Introduction

Apple recently launched their highly anticipated Vision Pro virtual and augmented reality headset device after years of rumors and speculation. Packed with innovative technologies like room-scale VR and AR experiences, expansive digital displays over each eye, hand and eye tracking sensors, and an intuitive touchpad and action buttons control system, the Vision Pro aims to take immersive computing to new heights. 

However, even with all its sophisticated hardware and software integration, users may occasionally encounter technical issues requiring a reboot. This guide will provide Vision Pro owners with simple, step-by-step instructions on how to safely restart or force restart the headset if it becomes unresponsive or glitched.

When to Restart Vision Pro 

In most cases, you’ll want to attempt a normal restart of Vision Pro before attempting a forced reboot. Some examples of when a standard restart is recommended:

• Apps freezing or crashing 
• Headset becoming slow to respond
• Persistent graphical glitches or visual artifacts
• Audio cutting out during use
• Difficulty connecting headset to accessories

If these or similar problems occur and persist, start by shutting down and restarting the Apple Vision Pro normally to see if it resolves the issues. 

How to Restart 

1. Put on the Vision Pro if not already wearing it so you can see the interface prompts. 

2. Press and hold both the Digital Crown control and the top action button simultaneously. 

3. After 2-3 seconds, the Force Quit Applications prompt will appear. Continue holding both buttons.

4. Keep holding until the Power slider button appears on the screen, then release both buttons. 

5. Look directly at the on-screen Power button, then pinch and drag it to the right using thumb and index finger tracking gestures to slide it. 

6. Once the display goes black, the device has shut down fully. Remove the Vision Pro headset. 

7. Press and hold the top action button for 3 seconds to turn it back on. 

8. Wait about 1 minute as it powers back on. An audible tone indicates when it’s ready to resume use.

When to Force Restart Instead

If a normal restart fails to address technical problems with Apple Vision Pro, you may need to force it to power cycle and reboot. Only force restart if:

• Normal restart fails
• The headset becomes completely unresponsive 
• Persistent major software crashes or glitches
• Stuck during a crucial system update

Avoid force restarting if it’s updating, as interrupting this can risk data loss or corruption. Also note that forced reboots should not be overused, only in emergencies.

How to Force Restart Vision Pro 

1. If Vision Pro is not already on, turn it on and put it on so you can view inside screens.

2. Press and hold the Digital Crown and top action button simultaneously once again. 

3. Keep firmly holding both buttons down simultaneously. 

4. After 10-15 seconds, the screens should suddenly go fully black. This means the forced reboot has occurred. Release buttons.

5. The device will restart itself. You can remove the Vision Pro headset during forced reboot process if desired.

6. Look for the Apple logo to display, indicating the headset is powering back on after the reboot.

7. Give it 1-2 minutes to finish restarting the software and features once booted.

Performing an emergency force restart usually clears any processes freezing up the system, allowing Vision Pro to function properly again after some downtime. As with any advanced electronics, make sure to keep software and firmware updated whenever patches or fixes are released by Apple to prevent potential technical bugs down the road.

Final Words

Things are sometimes out of control and with a device like Vision Pro, you don’t have to panic because we are here to help guide you with step method. For more info stay tuned. Thank you.