How to Turn on a Cellphone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Locate the Power button.

   This is also referred to as the "Sleep/Wake" button.
   
   The button location varies depending on your iPhone model: iPhone 6 and newer
   - You'll find the Power button along the right side of the phone, towards the top. iPhone 5 and older
   - The Power button can be found along the top edge of the phone.
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   Step 2: Press and hold the Power button.

   If the iPhone is already on, the screen will wake up and you can unlock the screen.
   
   If the iPhone is off, you'll need to keep holding the button until you see the Apple logo. , The Apple logo indicates that your iPhone is loading.
   
   It may take a minute or so before your lock screen appears. , After booting up, you'll have to unlock the screen before you can start using the iPhone. iPhone 5 and newer
   - Press the Home button to unlock the screen, and then enter your passcode if you have one enabled. iPhone 4s and older
   - Slide the screen to unlock it, then enter your passcode. , You'll find the Power button for your Galaxy device along the right edge, about a third of the way down from the top.
   
   Most Android phones will have the Power button in a similar location, or along the top edge.
   
   The LG G series has the power button on the back panel of the phone. , If your device was already on, the screen will turn on immediately.
   
   If it was off, you'll need to hold the Power button until it turns on. , The Samsung or other manufacturer logo will appear on your screen once your phone has turned on and is beginning to boot up.
   
   Your phone may also vibrate. , Tap and drag the padlock icon to unlock your screen. , If you have a passcode or pattern lock enabled for your Android, you'll be prompted to enter it after turning your phone on. , The most common reason that a phone will not turn on is because its battery is completely dead.
   
   Plug your phone into its charger and wait at least 15 minutes before trying to turn it on again. , There may be a problem with the outlet you were using if the phone is still not charging. , Your power adapter or the USB cable you're using may be damaged.
   
   Try a different charger to see if your phone will start charging. , Charging ports tend to accumulate lint if your phone spends a lot of time in your pocket.
   
   Use a flashlight to look into the charging port and pick out any lint with a toothpick. , Different phones have power buttons in different locations.
   
   If you're using an iPhone, you'll find the Power button along the top edge.
   
   Android devices have Power buttons along the top, on the right edge, or sometimes on the back.
   
   If you're not sure where your power button is, just search "phone model power button" to quickly find it. , This will force the phone to turn off if it is frozen, which may make it appear as if it is off. , Once the phone has been forced to turn off, press and hold the Power button again to turn it back on. , If you have an iPhone and it's still not turning on, press and hold the Power and Home buttons for 10 seconds.
   
   The Home button is the large circular button at the bottom of your iPhone.
   
   This forces the iPhone to restart, which can fix a frozen iPhone that appears to be turned off.
   
   If done correctly, the Apple logo will appear on the screen and the phone will reboot. , Many Android phones have batteries that can be removed by taking the back panel off.
   
   If your phone has a removable battery, you may be able to reseat or replace it to get your phone working again. iPhone batteries are not removable without dismantling the phone.
   
   Many newer Android devices do not have removable batteries either. , Sometimes taking the battery out and then putting it back in can fix the power problems your phone is having.
   
   Make sure you reinsert the battery in the same position it was in originally. , If you've had your phone for a while, the battery may no longer be functioning.
   
   If your battery is removable, obtaining a replacement may breathe life back into your phone.
   
   If your battery is not removable, you may still be able to replace it by dismantling your phone.
   
   This is a very advanced process, and there is a lot of risk of permanently damaging your phone. , You can use Recovery Mode to try to reset your iPhone and fix your boot problems.
   
   This will delete the data on your device, but you may be able to get it working again.
   
   You can use any computer as long as it has iTunes installed.
   
   You don't have to have previously synced with the computer. , If you're using a Windows computer and iTunes is not installed, you can download it from Apple. , If you're using an iPhone 7 or later, press Power and Volume Down instead. , Don't release your fingers when the Apple logo appears.
   
   Continue holding until you see the iTunes logo.
   
   If the screen never turns on and you can't see any logos, and you've tried everything else in this article, you may need to contact Apple or consider a replacement. , You'll see the prompt appear once iTunes detects the iPhone in Recovery Mode. , Your iPhone will reset and begin restoring the operating system.
   
   This may take about 20 minutes, and all of the data on the iPhone will be deleted.
   
   Once the restore process is complete, you'll be prompted to set up your iPhone as new.
   
   You'll be able to sign in with your Apple ID during the setup process and restore any iCloud data to your iPhone, such as contacts, calendars, and app purchases. , You'll be taken through the initial setup screens that you used when you first got your iPhone.
   
   When you sign in with your Apple ID, you'll restore all of your iCloud data such as contacts and calendars, as well as your App Store and iTunes purchases. , It's best to ensure that your Android has a constant power source during the restore process.
   
   This will also help make sure that your Android wasn't just low on power. , These are the most common buttons to enter Recovery Mode for Android, but some devices use a different combination.
   
   If you're using a Samsung Galaxy device, press and hold Power + Volume Up + Home , You'll see the Android mascot and a text menu appear on the screen.
   
   If your device still does not power on and display the recovery menu, and you've done everything else in this article, it may be time for a replacement. , Pressing these will let you scroll through the options. , The Power button selects your highlighted menu option. ,, This confirms the restore and begins the wiping process.
   
   All of the data will be erased during the reset. , This may take 20 minutes or so to complete. , Once the restore is complete, you'll be taken through the new device setup.
   
   If you log back in with your Google account, all of your Google Cloud data will be restored, such as contacts and calendar data.
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   Step 3: Release the Power button when the Apple logo appears.

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   Step 4: Unlock the screen.

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   Step 5: Locate the Power button.

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   Step 6: Press and hold the Power button.

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   Step 7: Release the Power button when you see the logo.

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   Step 8: Swipe to unlock your screen.

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   Step 9: Enter your passcode (if prompted).

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    Step 10: Plug your phone into the charger for a few minutes.

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    Step 11: Try a different outlet if the phone doesn't charge.

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    Step 12: Try a different charger and USB cable.

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    Step 13: Check your charging port for lint.

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    Step 14: Locate the Power button on your phone.

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    Step 15: Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.

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    Step 16: Press and hold the Power button again for several seconds.

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    Step 17: Press and hold the Power and Home buttons for 10 seconds (iPhone).

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    Step 18: Check if your phone has a removable battery.

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    Step 19: Reseat the battery if it is removable.

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    Step 20: Consider replacing the battery (if possible).

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    Step 21: Connect your iPhone to your computer.

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    Step 22: Open iTunes.

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    Step 23: Press and hold the Power and Home buttons.

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    Step 24: Hold both buttons until the iTunes logo appears.

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    Step 25: Click Restore in iTunes.

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    Step 26: Click Restore again to confirm.

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    Step 27: Swipe to start the setup process.

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    Step 28: Connect your Android to a charger.

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    Step 29: Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons.

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    Step 30: Hold both buttons until the recovery menu appears.

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    Step 31: Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate the menu.

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    Step 32: Highlight recovery mode and press the Power button.

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    Step 33: Highlight wipe data/factory reset and press the Power button.

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    Step 34: Highlight yes and press the Power button.

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    Step 35: Wait while your device restores.

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    Step 36: Start the Android setup process.

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