How to start a dead Samsung phone?
If your Samsung phone isn’t responding, you can try the following steps to restart it:
Force Restart:
For most Samsung models: Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for about 10-15 seconds until the device restarts.
For older models with a removable battery: If your phone has a removable battery, you can simply take out the battery, wait a few seconds, and then reinsert it. After that, press the Power button to turn it back on.
Using the Volume and Power Buttons:
If the screen is on but unresponsive, you can still try the above method of holding the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
Charge Your Phone:
If the phone appears dead or won’t turn on, try plugging it into a charger and wait a few minutes. Sometimes devices are not charged enough to respond.
Safe Mode:If your Samsung phone is unresponsive and appears dead, you can try several troubleshooting steps to attempt to power it on or diagnose the issue. Here’s what you can do:
Charge the Phone:
Use a different charging cable and wall adapter to ensure the issue isn’t with your charger.
Connect your phone to the charger and let it sit for at least 15-30 minutes, as it may need some time to charge if the battery is completely drained. Look for any signs of charging (such as the charging icon on the screen).
Force Restart:
If the phone still doesn’t respond after charging, try a force restart. For most Samsung phones, you can do this by pressing and holding the Power button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for about 10-15 seconds, until the Samsung logo appears.
Check the Display:
Make sure that the issue isn’t with the display. Sometimes the screen may not be functioning while the phone is still on. Try calling your phone from another device to see if it rings or vibrates.
Safe Mode:
If your phone turns on but behaves oddly, you can boot it into Safe Mode to determine if a third-party app is causing the issue. To enter Safe Mode, press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears, then long-press the Power Off option until you see the option to reboot in Safe Mode. Select it and see if the phone operates correctly.
Reboot into Recovery Mode:
If the phone turns on but you cannot access the home screen, you can try accessing Recovery Mode. Turn off the phone, then hold the Power button, Volume Up button, and the Home button (if applicable) simultaneously. Release them when the Samsung logo appears. From here, you can perform a factory reset if necessary, but note that this will erase all data on the phone.
Check for Physical Damage:
Inspect the phone for any signs of physical damage, such as a cracked screen or water damage, which could be causing the problem.
Seek Professional Help:
If none of the above steps work, the issue may be hardware-related. In this case, consider reaching out to Samsung customer support, visiting a certified repair center, or taking your phone to a technician for diagnosis and repair.
Always remember to regularly back up your data to avoid losing it in case of issues like this in the future.
If your phone turns on but is still not working properly (e.g., freezing or crashing), you can try booting into safe mode. To do this:
Hold the Power button until the Power menu appears.
Tap and hold the “Power off” option until the “Safe mode” prompt appears, and then tap “Safe mode” to confirm. This will start the phone with only the default apps.
If none of these methods work, you may want to seek assistance from Samsung support or a professional technician, as the issue could be hardware-related.