Fixing the problem of the phone not turning on and not charging: a comprehensive guide

What are the possible reasons why the phone stops working? Battery problems: The battery is completely dead: The battery is damaged or swollen: A problem connecting the battery to the phone: Charging problems: A faulty charger or cable: A clogged charging port: Damage to the internal charging circuit: Screen problems: A damaged screen or the cable connected to it: Problems with the screen backlight: Software problems: A crash in the operating system or an application: Problems with system updates: Hardware problems: Damage to the motherboard or other internal components: The phone has been subjected to a strong shock or dropped into water: Steps to diagnose a phone that does not turn on and does not charge! Make sure the charger is connected properly: Check the charging LED: Try to restart the phone: Remove the SIM card and memory card: Make sure there is no visible damage: Listen for sounds or vibrations: Connect the phone to a computer: Possible solutions: From simple to advanced Simple solutions: Make sure the charging tools are safe: Clean the charging port: Normal reboot: Forced reboot: Restart to safe mode: Advanced solutions: (Warning: Some of these solutions may result in data loss, so be sure to back up your important data before proceeding.) Remove the SD card from Phone: Using SD Card Reader: Accessing Data: Copying Data: Note: 6.

Entering recovery mode: the last solution before the maintenance center. What if you cannot unlock the phone to factory reset? Or did the phone not respond to any of the previous solutions? In this case, entering Recovery Mode may be the last resort before heading to the maintenance center.

Recovery mode is a special mode in the operating system that allows you to perform some advanced operations on your phone, including factory reset. Here's how to enter recovery mode on Android and iOS devices: Android devices: Turn off the phone: Press and hold the power button until the Power off option appears, then choose “Power off.” Pressing the specific buttons: The combination of buttons required to enter recovery mode varies from one phone to another.

You can search for the correct combination for your phone online using a phrase like “[your phone name] Recovery Mode.” The combination usually involves pressing and holding the power button and the volume down button at the same time. Wait until the Android logo appears: Keep pressing the buttons until the Android logo appears on the screen.

Navigate using the volume buttons: Use the volume buttons to navigate between options in the recovery menu. Select “Wipe data/factory reset”: Use the Power button to select this option. Confirm reset: Select “Yes” to confirm the factory reset.

Reboot the phone: After the reset process is complete, select “Reboot system now” to restart the phone. See our article about entering recovery mode in Android iPhone devices: Connecting the phone to the computer: Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. Open Finder or iTunes: Open the Finder app (on Macs with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later) or iTunes (on Macs with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier or on Windows PCs).

Force the phone to restart: Follow these steps depending on your device model: iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold the side button and the volume down button at the same time. Continue holding both buttons until you see the Recovery Mode screen. iPhone 6s or earlier, iPod touch (7th generation) or earlier, or iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the Home button and the Top (or Side) button at the same time.

Continue holding both buttons until you see the Recovery Mode screen. Choose “Restore” or “Update”: Once the phone enters recovery mode, you will see the “Restore” or “Update” option in the Finder or iTunes. Choose “Restore” to factory reset.

Warning: Factory reset will erase all data on your phone, so make sure to back up your important data before proceeding. Note: The steps to enter recovery mode may differ slightly depending on the phone model and operating system. You can find detailed instructions for your phone on the manufacturer's support website.

If you cannot solve the problem even after entering recovery mode, it is best to go to an authorized maintenance center to examine the phone and determine the exact problem. See the instructions for putting recovery on the iPhone from the Apple support page.

Additional Tips: Prevention is better than cure Backup

For data: Use original or certified chargers: Protect your phone: Update operating system and apps regularly: Why doesn't my phone turn on even after connecting it to the charger? What should I do if my phone does not respond to any of the solutions mentioned?

Can I recover my data if I have to do a factory reset?

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