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1. Turn on your phone Press and hold On/Off until your phone is turned on. Step 2 of 5 2. Enter your PIN If your SIM is locked, press Unlock. Step 3 of 5 2. Enter your PIN Key in your PIN and press OK. If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by calling customer services on 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone. Step 4 of 5 3. Turn off your phone Press and hold On/Off. Step 5 of 5 3. Turn off your phone Press and drag the power off icon right. Your iPhone 8 won't turn on and you're starting to get frustrated. At this point, we can't be certain whether a software or hardware issue is causing the problem. In this article, I'll help you diagnose the real reason why your iPhone 8 is not turning on and show you how to fix it using a step-by-step guide. Why Your iPhone 8 Won't Turn On: Software vs. HardwareThere's a possibility that your iPhone 8 software crashed, making it look like your iPhone is turned off because the screen is black. If this is what happened, then your iPhone has actually been on the entire time! The first step in our guide will show you how to fix this issue by performing a hard reset. However, there may also be a hardware issue with display when your iPhone 8 won't turn. You can test to see if this is the issue by plugging your iPhone into a computer using a Lightning cable (the charging cable). If your iPhone 8 is recognized by iTunes, but the display is still black, you may have found the problem! We recommend backing up your iPhone 8 immediately if its recognized by iTunes, and step 2 of our guide will show you how to do so. If neither of these steps fix the problem when your iPhone 8 is not turning on, work through the rest of our comprehensive troubleshooting guide! How To Fix An iPhone 8 That's Not Turning On5 Steps Total 1. Perform A Hard Reset On Your iPhone 8 Or 8 PlusAlthough you shouldn't rely on hard resets to turn your iPhone off and back on, it can be a reliable way to turn your iPhone off and back on when its unresponsive, frozen, or experiencing a software crash.
View More 2. Back Up Your iPhoneIt's important to back up your iPhone before doing any major restores (such as a DFU restore). If something goes wrong while you're trying to fix your iPhone, having a back up means you won't lose any of your data (such as contacts, photos, apps, and more). Restoring from a back up is a lot more convenient than having to go and reenter all the information that was saved on your iPhone. How Do I Back Up My iPhone?There are a few different ways to back up your iPhone: Backup Your iPhone Using iCloud
Backup Your iPhone Using iTunes
Backup Your iPhone Using Finder (Macs Running Catalina 10.15 or newer)
View More 3. Look For Debris In Your iPhone's Charging PortIf debris, gunk, or lint has gotten stuck in your iPhone's charging port, it may get stuck in headphones mode — even if headphones aren't plugged in! When your iPhone is stuck in headphones mode, you won't hear it ring. Previous Next How Do I Look For Debris In My iPhone's Charging Port?
View More 4. Try Charging Your iPhone With Multiple ChargersThere are a lot of tools you can use to charge your iPhone — a wall charger, car adapter, or a USB port on your iPhone. Sometimes, your iPhone will charge with one of these chargers, but not another. How Do I Try Charging My iPhone With Multiple Chargers?
View More 5. Repair Your iPhone With AppleApple repairs iPhones at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores and through their online mail-in repair service. Apple repairs are high-quality, but out-of-warranty repairs can be much more expensive than third-party solutions. If you're looking to save some money you're not covered by Apple's warranty, you may want to check out our other recommendations. How Do I Repair My iPhone With Apple?How To Repair Your iPhone With Apple's Mail-In Service
How To Repair Your iPhone At The Genius Bar Inside Your Local Apple Store
View More Turn! Turn! Turn On!Your iPhone 8 has turned back on! It's incredibly frustrating when your iPhone 8 won't turn on, so make sure you share this article on social media to save your friends and family similar headaches. Feel free to leave a comment down below if you have any other questions about your iPhone! Thanks for reading. How do I wake up my iPhone 8?To wake iPhone, do one of the following:. Press the side button.. Raise iPhone. Note: To turn off Raise to Wake, go to Settings > Display & Brightness.. Tap the screen (supported models).. How do I get my iPhone to turn on?Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. If iPhone doesn't turn on, you might need to charge the battery.
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