Since Apple has always tried to make its devices as simple and convenient as possible, not only experienced users pay attention to the smartphones of this company, but also users who do not want to spend hours figuring out how and what works in them. However, at first, questions will arise, and this is completely normal. In particular, today we will look at how you can turn on the iPhone.
In order to start using the device, it must be turned on. There are two simple ways to solve this problem.
Method 1: Power button
Actually, in this way, as a rule, the inclusion of almost any technique is performed.
Method 2: Charging
In the event that you do not have the opportunity to use the Power button to turn it on, for example, it is out of order, the phone can be activated in another way.
- Connect the charger to your smartphone. If it was previously turned off forcibly, the apple logo will immediately appear on the screen.
- If the device was completely discharged, you will see a picture of the progress of the charge. As a rule, in this case, the phone needs to give about five minutes to recover, after which it will automatically start.
If neither the first nor the second methods helped turn on the device, you should understand the problem. Earlier on our website, we have already considered in detail the reasons why the phone may not turn on - carefully study them and, perhaps, you will be able to fix the problem yourself, avoiding contacting a service center.
If you still have questions on the topic of the article, we are waiting for them in the comments - we will definitely try to help.
There are several solutions to this problem, here are some of them:
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Turning off the iPhone when the button is not working using the charger
1. Must be connected to a USB charging cable. The cable must be native, supplied with the phone. Next, the device is connected to the USB port of the computer.
2. Then you should wait until the screen lights up. If the battery of the iPhone is over, then you need to wait a little longer - up to several minutes. This time can be calculated in ten minutes.
3. After the screen lights up, you need to move the slider to unlock the iPhone. It is recommended that Assistive Touch be turned on before replacing the phone. (If there is a lock code, you must enter it before gaining access to the device)
How to restart iPhone without a button
1. First, go to the "Settings" application, then click "General" and "Universal access".
2. The page with "universal access" in the settings scrolls to the end, to the section "Physiology and Motor", where you should select the item "Assistive Touch".
3. Opposite "Assistive Touch" move the slider to the "on" position. A transparent button should appear on the screen.
4. Press the button (gesture "tap"). The available Assistive Touch options should then appear in the screen window.
How to turn off iPhone with Assistive Touch
1. On the icon, you need to “tap” the menu of the Assistive Touch function.
2. In the menu, “tap” the “device” icon, then on the “screen lock” long “tap” until the “cancel” and “turn off” buttons appear.
3. Then on the “turn off” button, “swipe-right” is done, after that the phone starts to turn off.
4. To turn on with a faulty button, the iPhone is connected to the computer with a USB cable.
The iPhone does not turn on when charging, what should I do in this case?
Most users immediately take their gadgets to expensive service centers, although you can solve the problem yourself in just a few minutes.
Let's take a closer look at how to turn it on if it stops responding to key presses in charging mode.
Content:Checking the cable connection
Due to a cable malfunction or the use of a non-original accessory, the phone may not start.
After connecting the charger to the phone, make sure that it works and is actually charging.
If the electrical signal does not enter the Lightning connector, a corresponding graphic notification will appear on the screen:
Activate/deactivate power saving mode
You can control the save mode through the battery saver option.
The appearance of a black screen occurs due to the inability to process the command, as it is significantly reduced in power saving mode. After the black screen appears, the phone must be immediately connected to the power supply and only after it is fully charged, turn it on.
The option to save the battery can only be deactivated when the .
If you disable the option in the settings, the device will stop turning off at the last 20% of the remaining charge:
- Go to settings. Tab "Battery";
- Deactivate the power saving mode slider;
- Enable percentage charge display.
disable the saving mode
Deactivating the function will prevent arbitrary shutdowns of the device and significantly speed up the work of such applications:
Remember that disabling the function leads to the fact that the gadget starts to discharge 20% -30% faster, so you need to monitor the use of programs in the background and recharge your smartphone more often.
Force turn on iPhone
If the problem with turning on the phone is not a low battery level, even after several hours of connecting to the mains, the iPhone will not start.
In this case, it is necessary to activate forced switching on of the device.
Depending on the model, the required key combination may differ. Owners and 6 do the following:
- Press the Home and Power buttons at the same time. Do not release them for 15-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the display;
- Release the keys;
- Wait for the phone to turn on. This may take longer than a normal smartphone startup;
- Immediately after turning on, connect the gadget to the power cable.
If you have an iPhone 7, to boot you need to hold down the "Power" and "Volume Down".
Mechanical damage to the Lightning connector
Often, the iPhone does not turn on while charging due to mechanical damage or contamination of the Lightning connector.
Thus, the device eliminates the possibility of a short circuit or simply cannot recognize the cable connected to it and start the process of charging the battery.
Dust, lint, pet hair, and other dirt accumulate in the connector. The easiest way to get rid of it is with a regular toothpick or needle. With it, you can get all the garbage. Remaining dust can be removed with a small brush.
cleaning the Lightning port
Software failure in IOS. Recovery via iTunes
A sudden shutdown of the device may occur due to incorrect operation of a certain program or after the system is infected with virus software.
A software failure prevents the gadget from starting and blocks access to user files. Such failures were provided by Apple developers.
To quickly restore user data, the iPhone regularly backs up files, folders and settings to cloud storage or to a computer using synchronization with.
Since we cannot turn on the phone, more work to be done :
PC connection
Update installation error
If after trying to turn on the iPhone does not boot up, and an apple icon appears on the screen, the problem arose due to an error during the installation of the firmware update.
You need to perform a forced reboot or connect the gadget to the computer.
And in the main window of the desktop application, click on the Refresh button.
At this time, the computer must be connected to the global network in order for the download of the new IOS version from the server to be successful. The iPhone will be reinstalled with the latest firmware version and will reboot immediately after the installation is complete.
firmware update via itunes
IPhone hardware failure
Problems with turning on the iPhone can have not only software, but also hardware origin.
If you were unable to "revive" the iPhone using the methods described above, the problem with 100% probability lies precisely in the breakdown of one or more physical components.
This happens when the phone is dropped or hit hard. Common problems include the following:
- . The only solution to the problem is to replace the battery with a new one;
- Breakage of the lower loop, which is responsible for the synchronization of the iPhone components. A part needs to be replaced. After that, the phone will turn on, charge and connect to the computer in normal mode;
- Power controller failure. It is the inoperability of this part that causes the phone to turn off even with a full battery charge;
- Damage to power circuits;
- Inoperability of other components of the motherboard.
Note that it is forbidden to repair the power supply circuits, the controller and other components of the board. Any modifications to the structure and verification data can turn your iPhone into a brick after the next turn on.
The changed data of hardware details will not be recognized by the Apple server and the gadget will automatically be identified as stolen or fake. You can solve the problem by replacing the entire motherboard entirely. Make sure you get a genuine model with working parts.
After installing a new main board, all problems with charging, battery performance and sudden shutdown of the gadget will be eliminated.
Battery Replacement. Instruction
Apple advises changing every two to three years. During this time, the component fails and can no longer support the normal operation of the device.
To replace the battery you will need a new battery for your iPhone model and a set of the following tools:
- Spudger- a plastic oblong blade to turn off the loops;
- Suction cup for opening the case;
- Philips screwdriver set (selected individually for each device model). It is possible to buy not the whole set, but only a few parts. This option is suitable for those who do not plan to repair other phone components in the future;
- Tweezers.
Everyone may encounter a situation where the iPhone charges but does not turn on. Perhaps the cause of the breakdown is serious, and you will have to repair the smartphone for money. However, in some cases (for example, if the connector is dirty or a software failure has occurred), you can fix the problem at home without experience, qualifications and tools. It is worth trying to find the problem yourself and return the phone to working capacity.
What are the causes of iPhone malfunctions
Many iPhone owners experience difficulties: the gadget charges slowly or does not turn on at all. And if a minor problem (for example, a broken Home button) is not so critical, then in such situations it is impossible to use the phone.
The main causes of the malfunction:
- the most important internal parts (tristar controller, synchronization cable, power controller, motherboard or battery) are damaged due to mechanical impacts (shocks, falls) or liquid flooding
- a faulty, non-original charger is used (cheap Chinese fake)
- Breakage of the Lighting connector or its contamination caused by dust, hair, lint and other small debris
- software failures (software directly affects the microcircuit that controls the charging process)
- broken USB port of a tablet or desktop computer
- factory defect of Apple components involved in the battery charging process
Errors in the operation of programs, breakdowns of chargers and iPhone parts (batteries, connectors, cables, etc.) can manifest themselves in different ways. A few examples:
- iPhone won't turn on after being discharged (when the battery is dead)
- the application hangs, does not respond to pressing or the screen is completely black
- The gadget turns on, but hangs after the appearance of the Apple logo
- the indicator is on, but the charge level is very low even for a long time
- The iPhone is dead and will not turn on when charging from the cigarette lighter or computer
Before taking your smartphone to a service center, make sure that the cause of the malfunction is a hardware failure. And in no case do not postpone the trip or call the master if you spilled water on the iPhone - every hour of delay can aggravate the situation.
How to get your iPhone back up and running
If you have problems with turning on and charging, first of all check if there is current in the sockets. Next, if the phone does not turn on at all, connect it to the charger. In the normal state, the gadget immediately writes that it is charging - the indicator is on, which means the process is in progress. Please note that the battery is not designed to operate in low temperatures. Therefore, warm up the smartphone before connecting the charger if the battery is dead in the cold.
Another situation is that you are trying to start an iPhone that has been out of battery for a long time. If the battery has gone to zero, you need to wait 15-60 minutes and only then press the Home or Power button.
The smartphone still does not respond - we perform a hard reboot:
- press the power and "Home" buttons at the same time (for 7th generation devices - "Power" and the volume button)
- wait 10-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the gadget screen
- release the buttons - the operating system will start in about one minute
This method also helps with other problems. For example, when the program hangs or there is no reaction to the buttons.
When the Apple logo is on and off again, you need to restore it. Most likely the battery is dead due to a software glitch. The error was caused by an unsuccessful iOS update or downloading and installing unlicensed software.
Recovery algorithm:
- Launch iTunes on your computer and plug in the USB cable
- turn off the smartphone using a combination of the Home and Power buttons (if you have an iPhone 7, use the volume button instead of the Power button)
- press the home button and hold it while connecting to the computer
- hold Home until the phone screen starts showing the iTunes logo and plug icon
- The computer display should show “There is a problem with your iPhone; it needs to be updated or restored"
- confirm recovery
The procedure for downloading and installing a new version of iOS will take about 30-40 minutes. There is another way to restore - DFU mode. The method is radical, as it destroys all data on the phone. Stages:
- connect the charger (the charge level must be greater than zero)
- after five minutes, disconnect the charger, connect the smartphone to a computer (stationary or tablet) and turn on iTunes
- press Home and Power at the same time, hold them for exactly ten seconds, then release the on and off button
- hold "Home" (15-30 seconds) until notification in iTunes (when entering DFU mode, nothing should be on the phone screen)
Next, confirm the procedure and click on the "Restore" button. If you forgot to overwrite data from your phone, you can cancel the recovery: disconnect the USB cable, hold down Home and Power for 10 seconds. The iPhone will then restart.
If everything is fine with the software, inspect the connector for dirt. Rubbish clogged in Lighting should be carefully removed with improvised means, for example, with a toothpick.
When charging the battery from a computer, consider the performance of the USB port. Perhaps there is not enough current - try a regular Apple charger.
Pay attention to the charger itself. Even if the original Apple cables are fragile - the braid and cores are easily damaged - what to expect from cheap Chinese products. The phone can stand for a long time and show charging, but it will still be zero if the charger is fake or broken. Use only original charger to avoid such problems.
If the above actions were unsuccessful, most likely the battery was discharged due to normal wear and tear, manufacturing defects or damage. Dropped or flooded the phone - do not even look at the indicator: take the gadget to repair as soon as possible or call a specialist home.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the case of the clock change on January 1, 1970. When someone jokes in this way, the smartphone also does not turn on - it constantly reboots, does not go beyond the logo. In such a situation, you should wait for the battery to sit down at 100% - only after complete discharge can you return to working capacity. In order not to wait too long, you should contact the workshop or do it yourself: disassemble the phone, remove the battery, insert it again and assemble the smartphone. Then the date is reset and it turns on again. Independent actions are possible if you have the skills and professional tools (suction cup, tweezers, spatula).
However, first you have to figure out why exactly he refuses to turn on. In fact, there are only a few reasons why the iPhone might not work. The first is a completely dead battery, and the second is a software glitch. Let's consider each of them.
Dead iPhone battery? No problem!
If your favorite device has run out of battery, you need to:
- connect it to the adapter and charge for about 15 minutes (some devices require charging for half an hour);
- then you should try to turn on the gadget without taking it out of the socket;
- if everything is in order, an empty battery icon will appear on the display, inside of which there is a lightning bolt (this is a signal that charging is in progress, and the device will soon turn on).
Sometimes, if the iPhone does not turn on even after charging, you can see the icon of a low battery, an outlet, and also an arrow that indicates a lightning bolt on the display. This means that the battery is fully depleted and needs additional time to recharge (approximately several hours).
If the reason is a software failure: what to do?
In the event of a software problem, the gadget needs a hard reboot. To implement it, on the iPhone you will need to hold down several buttons at the same time: Power and Home. They must be held in a clamped state until the Apple logo appears on the device screen. It will signal the start of a reboot. Then the gadget will begin to function in the usual mode.
It should be noted that such a reboot can be carried out if there was a hangup of a particular program, and the smart stopped responding to button presses.
The above troubles and their solutions are standard, but if suddenly none of the instructions brought results, most likely the smartphone was subject to one of the following problems:
- the battery has become unusable;
- the connector to which the charger is connected is damaged;
- A firmware error has occurred.
With all the above problems, it is better to contact the specialists of the service center, since it will be quite difficult to solve them on your own. Although, as you know, the impossible just takes more time.
