If you’re not a tech guru, not knowing why your iPhone doesn’t turn on can be terrifying – especially if your device is a valuable work tool. It might seem like there are dozens of things wrong, and who knows where to start? Is it even repairable? 

It’s never a good omen when this type of thing happens but worry not. Most of the time, it’s not difficult to narrow down the problem and get your iPhone working again. 

If it’s not a power-related issue, the underlying cause of the problem might be either from within the software or hardware components.  In some old models, power issues are typically attributed to hardware damage, mostly from wear and tear. For newer models, on the other hand, it could be that the display is just stuck on a black screen or that the battery is empty. If the accumulator is empty, all you need to do is to let your device charge for 20-30 minutes to build up enough power to boot up. 

Try Charging Your iPhone

It might sound counterintuitive, but even if you are certain your device still had enough battery power before it shuts down, it is still important to exclude accumulator draining from the underlying causes. So, try connecting the iPhone to its charger and then let it charge for 20 – 30 minutes. That is more than enough juice to power up again, in case there is something in it that causes rapid battery drain. 

There is also a great chance for you to be using the wrong iPhone charger. Be wary and try to use the original charge so that you can obtain the desired power output. After 30 minutes, check if your device turns on. If it does, then you are on the right path – or that your mystery is “partially-elucidated.” You may still need o to investigate what triggered your iPhone to shut down abruptly. 

It’s tragic when it takes you by surprise, but next time when your iPhone seems dead and you need to recover the data, ensure you have reliable data-recovery software in your sleeve. You can also check and review your iPhone’s battery settings to understand which of the services or apps are using more power than usual. 

Once you’ve spotted the wrongdoer, consider some additional measures to prevent those apps from eating much of your iPhone power. 

Force Restart iPhone

You’re certain your iPhone has enough power, but it just won’t turn on. The chances are your device is still turned on but stuck on a black screen, which makes it look like it is not turning on. Typically, this happens when a system file gets ruined or corrupted by malware, and unreliable apps might be the cause. 

But worry not. Most of these issues are attributed to the software, which means they can be remedied by some procedures. One of the simplest of all solutions when it comes to the “iPhone stuck on black” dilemma is the well-known forced restart. It may work wonders for your stuck or unresponsive iPhone. Force restart can eliminate all erratic apps and immediately repairs corrupt services that caused the device system to crash. 

In newer models, a forced restart is carried out this way. 

• Long-press then release the Volume Up button. Then press and release the Volume Down button. 
• Finally, try pressing and hold the Side button, then release it as the Apple logo appears. 

(These steps are viable for iPhone8 and older models only)

In early models like the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, you may force restart by: 

• Pressing and holding the Power (Sleep/Awake) and Volume Down button at the same time, and then releasing both buttons as the logo appears. 

Connect Your iPhone to a Computer

If your device still refuses to power on, you can then try to connect it to a computer through a supplied USB cable or Lightning cable. As soon as your iPhone has connected, open the iTunes app on the computer. This should be able to instantly recognize and sync with your device. If it does not happen, ensure you have shut any computer programs running in the background or disabled security tools like firewall or antivirus on the computer. You can then retry to sync your iPhone.  

If it does work, force the device to restart but make sure you let it enter the recovery mode so you can enter iTunes and repair any corrupted files that led to system failure. Keep in mind that there is different recovery mode for different iPhone models. If you happen to have an iPhone 8 or later model, you may enter recovery mode by:

• Pressing and quickly releasing the Volume Up button.
• Pressing and quickly releasing the Volume Down button.
• Or by pressing and holding the Side button until the Recovery Mode display appears. 

Check for Liquid and Physical Damage 

For those who’ve dropped their iPhones and got away with them, iPhones are quite rough. For iPhone enthusiasts whose devices stopped working after they watched their kid’s basketball in the rain, iPhones are flimsy. Spontaneous spills and drops can hinder your device from turning on too. 

Like it or not, liquid damage is unpredictable and insidious. A few drops from last week can cause an issue to occur today for the first time. Some water spillage got in your iPhone‘s charging port, and it won’t charge – but your spouse spilt a glass of milk on it, and it works just fine- stories like these are recurrent.

What can you do? If your iPhone won’t turn on, then visual check the outside of your device – is there any damage? If you find one then Apple may ignore it and replace your device under warranty. 

But unless you have an AppleCare+, your iPhone warranty does not cover water damage. However, you may still rely on repairing services to repair or place any broken component. 

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