How to turn on iPhone 4 if it turned off and won't turn on
Despite the almost annual release of new iPhone models, many still use older models, up to the 4th generation. Accordingly, due to wear and tear of the device, performance problems may occur even during normal startup. Today we will talk about how to turn on iPhone 4 if it turned off and does not turn on.
These tips are relevant for iPhone models with a Home button. You can fix most software problems yourself, but if we are talking about hardware failure, then you can’t do without contacting a service center.
Accumulator charging
The first thing you should do when a problem occurs is to fully charge the battery. It is possible that the battery is completely dead, which is why you cannot start the iPhone. Connect the charger along with the cable to the appropriate connector and look at the screen. After a few seconds, the corresponding indicator will appear on it. Below it is an icon indicating that it is connected to a power source.
However, in this situation, the iPhone 4 user may encounter the following problems:
- When you press the power key, the low battery indicator does not appear. In this case, you can blame the malfunction of the physical button.
- When charging is connected, the corresponding icon does not appear, and the phone screen goes blank. There are two options here: the iPhone connector is faulty or the cable with the charger unit.
Expert opinion
Daria Stupnikova
Specialist in WEB-programming and computer systems. PHP/HTML/CSS editor for os-helper.ru site .
Ask Daria If, after several hours of charging, the phone still does not turn on, then it is worth checking the condition of the battery. If the battery on the iPhone 4 has not changed since the purchase of a new device, then the problem, with a high probability, lies in it.
Correct key activation
Not all users know how to properly turn on and off mobile devices. It is possible that your iPhone 4 is fully functional, you are just doing the startup procedure incorrectly. To properly turn on the phone, do the following:
- If the battery is low, connect your phone to a power source.
- After some time, hold down the power key on the top panel of the device and hold it for 10-15 seconds.
- As a result, the Apple logo should appear on the screen, and after 30-40 seconds the operating system will boot.
See also: Check iPhone by IMEI
If this option did not help, then test another one: simultaneously hold down the power and home keys for 10 seconds. Repeat the action several times. If the phone does not turn on, then the cause should be sought in a faulty firmware or hardware failure.
Recovery via iTunes
If when you try to turn on the phone does not respond or gives an endless download in the form of the Apple logo, you should use the Recover Mode to recover. To complete this procedure, you will need:
- faulty iPhone 4;
- cable for connecting to a PC;
- the installed iTunes package.
First you need to install the program and driver for iTunes, and then put the phone into recovery mode. To do this, hold down the Home key. Without releasing the button, connect the cable to the charging connector to connect to the PC.
At this point, iTunes should detect the connected device and display an appropriate notification that the iPhone has been put into Recovery mode. Using this mode, you can perform a hard reset or install OS firmware. In our situation, you need to reset the device to factory settings. In the device information window, you can back up your personal data to a PC or iCloud. After that, start the procedure with the "Restore iPhone" button.
To install a new version of the OS, you must first download the firmware files to your computer.
If the breakdown of the iPhone 4 was preceded by mechanical stress, water ingress, overheating, etc., then with a high degree of probability the cause is hardware damage. Take the phone to a service center for diagnostics, but first try turning it on using our instructions.
Video instruction
We bring to your attention a visual guide to restoring the fourth iPhone. This video will perfectly complement the knowledge gained from our article!
Conclusion
We are completing the iPhone 4 recovery instructions and hope that with the help of these recommendations you can easily identify the problem and turn on your mobile device! If you want to clarify any points from the instructions, then ask for help in the comments.