Iphone 3gs stopped working?
So recently, I've updated my iphone 3gs to ios 6.1.3. Today, it worked fine the whole entire day, but as I was using it, it shut down. It didn't run out of batteries, because when I was using it, it was at 43%. I tried plugging it into my wall adapter, & the red charging sign would come up, then the apple logo appears, but after a few seconds, it shuts off again. It goes though an endless loop, & eventually it would flash a dark screen, & a lightened dark screen, Is there a solution to this? My iphone is not jailbroken, btw.
Yeah usually it takes longer to charge via your computer. So that is normal. If your computer is not regonizing it then you need to put your iphone into DFU mode. Try this:
Plug your phone into your computer.
1. Hold down both sleep and the hombutton for 10 seconds
2. After 10 seconds release the sleep button BUT keep the home button pressed down for another 5 seconds.
You shouldnt see anything on the screen, but it should then pop up in your itunes.
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just made a discovery i wanted to share here with everyone who have this problem with their 3GS iPhone.
Few days ago i'v tried to upgrade my iPhone to a version 5.0, sync it with my comp through iTunes.
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I repeated same proccess another 2 times, yes iphone was back!!!
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Love my phone again.
So my advice is, when nothing helps,
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AND IF THEY TRY :
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Be patient and carefull.!
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Restore iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Restore your iOS device. You should rarely need to use this step with an accessory issue. If the issue only affects a third-party accessory, contact the manufacturer before restoring the device.
These steps will help you troubleshoot the iPhone side of the equation.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling
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