How do i force my iphone to turn on

Try these solutions if your iPhone X won’t turn on. Many of these fixes apply to other model iPhones as well—check the iPhone won’t turn on wiki for more generalized instructions.

Your iPhone 10 may simply be temporarily frozen and needs a manual reset or “force restart.” Quickly press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears, and then release it. For complete instructions, see the guide How to Force Restart iPhone X.

If your battery is completely drained of charge, your iPhone may not immediately turn on even when plugged into a power source. Connect your iPhone to a charger and let it charge for 30 minutes, and then try turning it on again.

If the iPhone still doesn’t turn on after 30 minutes connected to power, check the charging port and cable and make sure they’re clean. If the charging port is clogged with debris or the charging cable contacts are dirty, this can prevent the battery from charging. Clean the port carefully with a toothpick and a little isopropyl alcohol, let it dry, and try a different charging cable. Alternatively, try charging your iPhone wirelessly.

If the iPhone still doesn’t turn on, it may have a dead battery or a bad charging port. Replace the battery with a partially charged one and see if the phone will turn on. If not, there may be a power button or logic board issue. If the phone does turn on, plug it in and see if the charging indication comes on. If the phone says it is charging, then the Lightning connector works, and you likely had a bad battery. But if it still doesn’t charge, you may need to replace the Lightning connector.

If the power button doesn't seem to work, plug the iPhone into a power source and see if it turns on automatically. If the phone turns on and has power, then there might be a problem with either the power button or the power button cable. Test the power button and replace it if necessary.

It’s possible that it appears nothing is happening because the display is bad. An easy way to test this is to turn the phone on and listen for a sound. Also, you can move the mute toggle switch back and forth to see if it vibrates. If it vibrates or you hear a sound but nothing displays on the screen, then the screen is most likely the problem. Try replacing it and see if the display is still black.

You can purchase a new screen here.

You can also learn how to replace the iPhone X screen yourself.

If none of the above solutions does the trick, your logic board may be faulty and needs to be replaced. You can either replace the entire board, or attempt to diagnose and repair it using microsoldering techniques. That is a whole 'nother beast!

If you’re interested in learning board-level repair, you can start your investigation here! You can also get the materials to practice microsoldering here.

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Whether you're using FaceTime® with friends or scrolling through social media, your iPhone® is key to keeping you connected. So if it suddenly freezes, much of your life does too.

But don't worry—here at Asurion, when tech breaks, we know how to fix it. Our experts can help you with anything from phone water damage fixes to setting up your smart home. Here's their guide on why your iPhone is frozen and what you can do to get it running again.

Why is my iPhone frozen?

There are five main reasons why your iPhone may be freezing or unresponsive:

• Your iPhone needs to be restarted.
• Your battery is low.
• Your iPhone is running out of storage space.
• Certain apps are incompatible with your software.
• Your operating system is outdated.

How to fix a frozen or unresponsive iPhone

1. Force restart your iPhone

This will help clear out errors that are causing your iPhone to freeze without erasing your apps or data.

How to force restart an iPhone 8 or later (including iPhone SE 2nd generation):

1. Quickly press and release the volume up button.
2. Quickly press and release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button.
3. When the Apple logo® appears, release the side button.

How to force restart an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus:

Press and hold the volume down and side button until the Apple logo appears, then release the buttons.

How to force restart an iPhone 6s or earlier (including iPhone SE 1st gen):

Press and hold the Home and side button (or the Home and top button) until the Apple logo appears, then release the buttons.

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2. Charge your iPhone

If your iPhone is frozen and you notice the battery is low, recharging may solve the problem.

The most efficient way to do so is to plug your device into a power outlet using a Lightning® charging cable and Apple® power adapter for at least an hour.

3. Free up storage space

Try this step if your iPhone is frozen and you've been receiving alerts that you don't have enough storage.

Tap Settings > General > iPhone Storage. There you should see a list of recommendations for freeing up space—like offloading unused apps or optimizing photos—and a list of apps and how much space they use. Follow the onscreen instructions to create more storage, or simply tap each app to delete some of its documents and data.

For more information, check out our guide on how to free up phone storage space.

4. Delete problematic apps

If certain apps are causing your iPhone to freeze, you'll want to remove them to keep your device running smoothly. Here's how:

1. Press and hold the app you want to delete.
2. A menu with a list of options will appear. Select Remove App > Delete App. Then tap Delete to confirm.

5. Update your operating system

If your iPhone is still frozen, it may be because your operating system is outdated. Need to update it? It's simple. Just follow these steps.

How to update an iPhone on your computer:

On a Mac running macOS® Mojave 10.14 or earlier or a PC, you'll use iTunes®. Here's how:

1. Open iTunes.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Click on the iPhone icon in the upper-left corner.
4. Click Summary, then click Check for Update.
5. Click Update.

On a Mac running macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, you'll use the Finder®. Follow these steps:

1. Open Finder.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Click on your device under Locations in the left column.
4. Click General or Settings, then click Check for Update.
5. Click Download and Update.
6. If prompted, enter your passcode. The update will begin automatically.

6. Factory reset your iPhone

If updating your operating system doesn't solve the problem, you may have to factory reset your phone. Since this will wipe all the saved data from your device, you should only use it as a last resort and should be sure to back up your device first. Then follow the instructions in this guide on how to reset your iPhone to factory settings.

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