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

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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’s a good reason for that. Actually, there are several reasons why I regularly restart my phone (weekly — at least). Here’s a short list for you to ponder:

• Improves performance by…