How do I get my device to power off when it is stuck on the home screen?

stuck on verizon home screen. will not power up or down

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Yes, Removing the battery, reinserting it and powering on fixed it. Galaxy S5

which phone??

I forgot it had a battery… Fixed now!

Meaning: Removing the battery, reinserting it, and powering on fixed it? (Which phone...still a question others might need to know)

Yes, Removing the battery, reinserting it and powering on fixed it. Galaxy S5