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Various issues can result in an unresponsive iPhone that won’t even turn on.
We’ll discuss the steps you’re able to take below.
This can cause condensation to form, which will damage the equipment.
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Charge Your iPhone
This might sound like the most obvious choice when your iPhone won’t turn on.
You’ll likely see theInsert Lightning Cable/USB-Cicon pop up when you have a go at turn it on.
When you plug in a charger, the icon will disappear.
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A red battery graphic remains while your iPhone charges.
Fortunately, it doesn’t necessarily mean your iPhone is damaged or unusable.
Simply connect your iPhone to a charger and wait for 15 to 30 minutes.
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If your equipment is still functional, you’ll eventually see a charging indicator appear on the screen.
Once your unit charges and gains sufficient power, your iPhone will automatically turn on.
Check Your Lightning or USB-C Cable
When your cable has issues, your iPhone can’t charge at all.
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you could try different cables of the same key in if you’re encountering charging problems.
Don’t overlook wall chargers either because they also have a tendency to fail.
The exact procedure varies depending on the iPhone model, so followour guide on force restarting your iPhone.
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The on-screen power off button wouldn’t appear, and my iPhone screen was frozen.
I could only shut down my gear by force restarting it.
If your iPhone screen isn’t frozen, you might considerways to start your iPhone without using buttonsinstead.
Plug your iPhone into your PC or Mac.
If it recognizes the USB connection, now would be the best time toback up your iPhone.
Once the backup completes, see if an update is available for your iPhone by clickingCheck for Update.
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If you’re already using the latest version of iOS, hitRestore iPhoneto reinstall it.
You’ll be able to restore the backup you made once the procedure is complete.
If your gear doesn’t recognize the connection, it’s time toput your iPhone into recovery mode.
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Replace Your iPhone’s Battery
Sometimes, an iPhone can take hours to come back to life.
It depends on how long your iPhone’s battery has been completely flat.
This is likely if the above solutions don’t solve the issue of your iPhone not turning on.
However, remember that it might not solely be a battery problem.
The extent of the damage will determine the cost of repairing your iPhone.
Unfortunately, an iPhone that won’t turn on generally indicates a problem beyond a broken display.
For example, water and static electricity can cause severe damage that usually requires a new gadget.
Good repair centers can often tell whether repairs are feasible when your iPhone won’t turn on.
They may also estimate the cost before they carry out the work.
