My iPhone 4 (about 2 years old now), won't charge or turn on, please help!
Could it be, is my battery finally completely dead? Does Apple schedule your device to die a month or so before their next iPhone launch date? :/ I wanted to wait to upgrade to the next iPhone but mine just seemed to die out of nowhere. Here's the background:
It's about 2 years old now. I did replace the screen about 8 months ago when it shattered, that was through a third party. I think ever since I did that, the touch sensors were a little wacky (i.e. when I made phone calls, my cheek would still press buttons on the device even though the touch senssors should be off when you have it up to your cheek). But overall, it was "ok". I knew I was due for an upgrade but it was fine for the time being.
So last night I left my iphone charging and when I woke up, it was dead. I tried charing it but it was not responding. I've held down the power button and home button at the same time for at least a minute at a time while the phone is charging through a wall socket. Still nothing.
Question one: Is it fixable and if so, how?
Question 2: If it's not fixable, can I still get my information (i.e. contacts and whatever else) off the device?
Thank you for any help!!
1. you may have to take it in to Apple and get an out of warranty iphone for $199.
2. you can get your information from a backup of your phone. you do have a backup of your phone right either in iTunes or icloud. If you don't then your answer will be no.
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