Several iPhone 14 Pro users have reported that they can’t turn on their device, or that iPhone 14 Pro won’t turn on when they press the Power button on the side of the device.
This is usually a super simple fix, so if you’re are experiencing the problem of iPhone 14 Pro not powering on, read along and you’ll have it resolved in no time.
Note: information in this article apply to iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Why is iPhone 14 Pro not turning on?
- A software glitch might be preventing the screen from coming on. The iPhone is probably already on, but sleeping, and you need to restart it to wake it back up.
- Dead battery
- Water damage. You might have gotten your iPhone wet and it has caused some components to fail.
- Drop damage. If you’ve dropped your iPhone, it might have damaged the internal components (less likely), preventing it from working.
- Component failure. As reliable as iPhones are, it’s always possible that one can fail due to a manufacturing defect. It’s rare, but it can happen.
- Dirty charging port or cable
- Faulty battery or charging port
- Faulty power button
- Faulty screen.
How to Fix an iPhone 14 Pro That Won’t Turn On
Try these solutions if your iPhone 14 Pro won’t power on.
Power on the iPhone
Press and hold the power button at the right side of your iPhone. If the iPhone is powered off, you should see the Apple logo appear after a couple of seconds, which means that the phone is functioning normally.
Perform a force restart
Your iPhone 14 Pro might simply be temporarily frozen and needs a manual reset or “force restart.” Quickly press and release the volume up button, then the volume down button. Finally, press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears, and then release it.
Try charging your phone
If you are unable to restart your iPhone, then it’s likely that your phone is already powered off, and the battery might be dead. Thus, simply connect the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 to a power source and let it charge for 15-20 minutes, and then while it is still connected to power, press and hold the Power/Lock button to power the iPhone 14 Pro on.
Check your charging port and cable
If the iPhone 14 Pro still doesn’t turn on after 30 minutes connected to power, there might be something wrong with the way it’s charging. Inspect the phone’s Lightning port to make sure it isn’t filled with lint or debris, and inspect your Lightning cable for kinks, breaks, or frays. If necessary, swap the cable for another. Alternatively, try charging your iPhone wirelessly.
See also: iPhone 13 / 13 pro wireless charging not working? Fix
If the power button doesn’t seem to work, plug the iPhone 12 into a power source and see if it turns on automatically. If the phone turns on and has power, then there might be a problem with either the power button or the power button cable. Test the power button and take your iPhone in for repair it if necessary.
Check your display
It’s possible that your iPhone 14 Pro won’t power on because the display is damaged. An easy way to rule this out is to turn the phone on and listen for a sound. Also, you can move the mute toggle switch back and forth to see if it vibrates. If it vibrates or you hear a sound but nothing displays on the screen, then the screen is most likely the problem. Check the next solution.
What If My iPhone 14 Pro Still Won’t Turn On?
If your iPhone 14 Pro still doesn’t turn on after trying the above steps, it may have a hardware failure. The easiest solution is to locate the nearest Apple Store. Apple genius can help determine what the underlying issue is with your iPhone.
If you don’t have an Apple Store nearby, contact Apple Support for help and instructions.
iPhone 14 Pro not turning on: Fixed!
Hopefully, this guide has fixed your issue and your iPhone 14 Pro is back on. Have you faced a problem of iPhone 14 Pro not turning on? Drop a comment and let us know!
This post was first written on September 23, 2022 and was updated on November 10, 2022 to improve comprehensibility.
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