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title: "My phone won’t turn on, but it is not dead. What should I do?"  
description: "My phone won’t turn on, but it is not dead. What should I do?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2021-12-29  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94839/my-phone-won-t-turn-on-but-it-is-not-dead-what-should-i-do  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["android", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# My phone won’t turn on, but it is not dead. What should I do?

My [phone won](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/108742/what-to-do-if-your-phone-won-t-charge)’t turn on, but it is not dead. What should I do?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

**Steps to fix it.**

- To begin, double-check that the USB cord is securely attached to both the [**charging**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51460/how-to-fix-an-iphone-se-that-is-charging-very-slowly-won-t-complete-charge-after-ios-11-3-1-update) brick (charger) and your phone.
- Examine your phone's charging port to make sure it's free of lint or dust. If the port is filthy, start by cleaning it.
- If it still won't charge, try plugging it into a different (functioning) wall outlet.
- If you have an Android phone, you should charge it for a time. The battery has been depleted to zero, which is one of the most prevalent reasons why many users' phones have died and won't switch on or charge.
- In that scenario, we propose that you charge your phone for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours using the functional charger.
- **Force-restart your phone if it isn't working**. To get your dead Android phone to restart, try one of these ways. For 8–10 seconds, press and hold the Power button. OR, For 8–10 seconds, press and hold the Power + Volume down (or up) buttons.

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**Read More: [Why won't my phone charge or turn on?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94837/why-won-t-my-phone-charge-or-turn-on)**


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