Table of contents:
- Let the iPhone charge for a while
- Press and hold the power button until the apple appears
- Turn on the iPhone with the cable disconnected
- The most effective solution: restore iPhone through iTunes
- Contact Apple Support
Is your iPhone charging but won't turn on? A very common problem in Apple mobiles that sometimes has an easy and quick solution. However, in other cases it is necessary to perform more complex steps, such as resetting the iPhone through iTunes. In this article I show you 5 possible solutions if your iPhone charges but does not start.
Let the iPhone charge for a while
One of the recommendations that Apple makes if the device does not turn on but does charge, is that we leave it plugged in for at least 1 hour. In this time, the terminal will get enough battery to turn on, and if this is not the case, it will notify you if the device is really charging or not. If it is not charging, a cable icon will appear. This means that you must connect the adapter or check that the ports are clean and the cable is in good condition. After doing these checks, try turning on your iPhone.
Press and hold the power button until the apple appears
Sometimes the iPhone may take time to turn on. Don't worry if you don't see the brand's apple when you press. To 'force' that start you must press and hold the power button for at least 30 seconds. When the logo appears, release the button and wait for it to start.
Turn on the iPhone with the cable disconnected
Check if the iPhone turns on by removing the charging cable. In this case, it is best to wait a while for the terminal to have some battery power. If it still doesn't work, connect the cable again and try turning it on with the cable.
The most effective solution: restore iPhone through iTunes
So you can restore iPhone in iTunes.
It is the most complicated and complete step, but it will solve the problem that your iPhone does not turn on even if it does have a battery, if the other options have not worked for you. It is about resetting the terminal through iTunes, so it will be necessary that you have a Windows or Mac computer, as well as the original charger to connect it to the PC . iTunes is already installed on Apple Macs, and on Windows it can be downloaded from the manufacturer's own website. If you don't have a computer to do these steps, I recommend you go to an Apple Store or authorized repair center and ask for help with this issue.
These are the steps to reset your iPhone through iTunes.
Activate recovery mode. This mode is activated differently depending on the iPhone model you have. For the versions with Touch ID and iPhone 8, we have to perform this combination: press and release the volume button +, press and release the volume button -, press the power button until the terminal turns off and until the recovery mode. An icon for a PC and cable should appear. On iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, press and hold the home button, the power button, and the volume up button at the same time. So until it enters recovery mode.
Connect iPhone to PC. When connected, the Mac or Windows PC should automatically detect the device and open iTunes. If this is not the case, open iTunes and wait for the program to detect the iPhone. You may have to accept the terminal connection on the PC. When it detects it, the system will notify you that an iPhone has been detected in recovery mode . In the pop-up window press 'Restore' and wait for the process to finish.
Contact Apple Support
Restoring iPhone through iTunes should fix the iPhone charging but not turning on issue. If this is not the case, contact Apple technical support, as you will likely have to take your iPhone in for repair. To contact Apple, the best option is through the Support app, which is available in the App Store. Log in with your Apple ID, select the model and in the 'Repairs and physical damage' option, click on 'Cannot turn on'. Choose the contact option that most interests you or take it to a repair center.
