Having Problems Turning On Your iPhone 5S? The inability to turn on an iPhone 5S can be one of the most upsetting experiences for users. An unresponsive phone that fails to power up when you need it most can give anyone a mini-heart attack! We offer a few diagnostics and solutions.iPhone 5S troubleshooting (ad)
Perform a Hard Reset
Hold the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons together till you see an Apple logo. The most common case where this works is when the phone is unresponsive due an OS glitch.
Charge Your Device
The first and foremost is that your phone should be charged, iPhone to be precise. Plug in to Wall Charger And Charge It For At least 15 minutes. At times, it might not switch on immediately — especially if the battery is fully depleted.
Check Your Charging Equipment
If charging is not the problem, check your charge plug and adaptor. We recommend using the original accessories that came with your Apple devices as third-party cables may not deliver enough power. Also, use a different outlet or USB port.
Try Recovery Mode
If it still will not power on, try placing the device in recovery mode. Attach the iPhone to a computer with iTunes and do the hard reset while connected. Step #6: Then just follow the prompts in iTunes to restore your device.
Seek Professional Help
If you tried these steps and still have the problem, it may be a hardware issue. When this happens, you should make an appointment for a comprehensive inspection at an Apple Store, or at an authorized service provider.
By doing so, you will be able to troubleshoot your iPhone 5S in a systematic way and know right away if it only requires minor repairs or needs professional help.
