My iPhone 4 got a black screen and I cant turn it back on!

Last week, my iPhone 4 got a black screen for about 2 hrs. I did the hard reset (holding home/lock buttons) and it came back on. Problem solved. Now a few days ago, the same thing happend. Only this time, my phone WILL NOT turn back on! The hard reset isn't working, it won't charge and iTunes doesn't recognize it! I really don't know what else to do! I'm really tryna avoid going to an Apple store because well? They're waaaay too far from me. Has anyone else had this problem? Can somebody please help me?

I'm having the same problem as we speak and I was wondering if you've figured out the problem? Everyone keeps telling me to go into recovery mode but mine isn't doing ANYTHING.

Similar Messages

  • HT1688 my Iphone 5 has a black screen and won't turn off/on. It locked on my yesterday while in photos and then it went black.

    my Iphone 5 has a black screen and won't turn off/on. It locked on my yesterday while in photos and then it went black.

    Hard Reset: HOld the home button and the sleep/wake button of your iPhone for about 10 to 15 seconds at the same time. Holding down both buttons at the same time  till you see the apple appear

  • My iphone 4 has a black screen and gets warm when charging.

    My iphone 4 has a black screen and gets warm when charging. also, the battery runs out unusually fast.  I can still receive calls etc and can see a 'backlight' come on behind the black screen when buttons are pressed, but I can not see anything on the screen. I have tried restoring the phone from recovery mode in iTunes but this does not fix the problem. If it were the screen that needs replacing then would the phone get warm?
    thanks for your help

    Look in the dock and see if you can see any scaly blue-ish stuff. Look in the headphone jack under bright light - can you see anything pink?
    Take it to an Apple store. They can help you with a repair. If you take it anywhere else, Apple will not repair your phone if anything goes wrong.

  • My IPad2 has a black screen and won't turn on. It worked perfectly last night and has no response this morning.

    My IPad2 has a black screen and won't turn on. It worked perfectly last night and it is completely black this morning. It is fully charged.

    Frozen or unresponsive iPad
    Resolve these most common issues:
        •    Display remains black or blank
        •    Touch screen not responding
        •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
    http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
    iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
    http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
    iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
    http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
    Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone
    http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/
    What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
    iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
    Home button not working or unresponsive, fix
    http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/
    Fixing an iPad Home Button
    http://tinyurl.com/om6rd6u
    iPad: Basic troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
     Cheers, Tom

  • My ipod has a black screen and  will not turn on how can i fix it

    I have tried everything that i can to get my ipod to turn on.  It has a black screen and hasnt done anything atleast 2 weeks.  Please help.

    1. Can you get it to light up doing a hard reset and holding the buttons down for at least a minute?
    2. Is it charged up?
    3. Is the USB power cable good?
    4. Can you get iTunes to recognize using recovery or DFU mode?
    Basic troubleshooting steps  
    17" 2.2GHz i7 Quad-Core MacBook Pro  8G RAM  750G HD + OCZ Vertex 3 SSD Boot HD 
    Got problems with your Apple iDevice-like iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? Try Troubleshooting 101
     In Memory of Steve Jobs 

  • My ipad started flickering and then went to a black screen and dont even turn on anymore any ideas

    my ipad 4th gen started flickering and then went to a black screen and now dont even turn on. Ive bought a new screen, new battery pack and a new charge port and replace all and still nothing. Ive also done the ten second deal with the power button and the home button and still nothing. any ideas?

    Hi sanchezv,
    To troubleshoot this issue where your iPad is not powering on, please follow the steps in the article linked to below.
    iOS: Not responding or does not turn on - Apple Support
    Happy Holidays!
    Alex H.

  • My iPod5 screen is not turning on and i cant turn it back on

    so i was erasing apps so i can update my iPod nd i kept pressing the home button nd then i turned it off nd i cant
    turn it back on but siri can still talk when i holed the home button

    Try:                                               
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try another cable       
    - Try on another computer                            
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

  • My iphone 5 has a black screen and is unresponsive and it also has a broken lock button can anyone help?

    I have an iphone 5 that ive had for two years. i plugged it in for the night to charge, and when i woke up it had a black screen. i tried to wake it up using the home button since my lock button does not work. ive tried to hold the lock and home button down for a certain amount of time, but it doesnt work, and im not sure if its the lock button or if my phone is just burnt out. please help.

    Hey there mafro37,
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
    The articles linked below will help you troubleshoot the issues that you’ve described, where both the Sleep/Wake button isn’t responding and the iPhone 5 only displays a blank black screen. 
    Get help with buttons and switches on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Get help with the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    Take care,
    -Jason

  • How do i get my white screen back? somehow i got a black screen and have tried to uninstall but it wont. please help!

    iawhile back i tried the breast cancer awareness persona. when i got rid of it, i ended up with a black screen except for the toolbars. i have tried everything to get rid of it but everything i try doesnt seem to work. any ideas?

    Oh right, see [[safe mode]]
    # try to tick '''reset toolbars and controls''' in the safe mode dialog,
    # press '''save changes and restart'''.
    If that doesn't help then please attach a screenshot with your next post.

  • My new iPhone 6 plus just went to a black screen and will not turn back on. If you hit the home button for siri to come on it still works, and if you plug it into the wall it makes the vibrate noise. The screen just won't turn on.

    I was looking up a song on the internet, and my internet was being slow, so i was going to the settings to turn internet/wifi off so i could use data. When i did that the screen just went completely black. I didnt know what happened so i plugged it into a circuit into the wall to see if it needed charging. It made the buzz noise when i plugged it into the charger, and siri still works if you hold the home button down. I don't know what to do to get it to turn back on... If anyone knows what to do please help. thanks !

    Hey there Maggie,
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
    The article linked below provides troubleshooting tips that can help you resolve the blank black screen issue with your iPhone 6 Plus.
    Get help with the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    If you see a solid color screen (black, white or blue)
    Plug in your device to a power source. If you see the low-battery screen when you plug in, let your device charge for at least 10 minutes (20 minutes for iPad) before using it.
    Reset your device while it's plugged in.
    If resetting doesn’t fix the issue, restore your device.
    If you still see the issue after you restore, contact Apple Support.
    Cheers,
    -Jason

  • My Iphone5 has a black screen and won't turn on

    So after school one day i took my phone out of my pocket and the screen was black, i was pressing the on and off button for the sound and i could hear the noises, so i decided to restart my phone. After waiting for ten minutes i keep on pressing the restart button and it still would not turn on. Once i got home i plugged my phone into the charger thinking that it might turn on. However it just kept on making the noise as if i was pluging and unplugging the charger repeatedly. I keep on restarting the phone and it still has not turned on. It has been two days and the phone has still not turned on. When i plugged my phone into the the computer thinking i could  reset my phone into facotry settings, itunes could not recognized my  serial number. Now after not charging it for a day it will not charge at all

    Hello marissamadeline,
    Thank you for the details of the issue you are experiencing with your iPhone 5.  I would be concerned too if my iPhone was not powering on.  I found an article with steps you can take when you encounter an issue like this.  I recommend following the steps below:
    Will not turn on, will not turn on unless connected to power, or unexpected power off
    Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
    Check if a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated or there are signs of corrosion. Learn about LCIsand corrosion.
    Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
    After at least 30 minutes, if:
    The home screen appears: The iPhone should be working. Update to the latest version of iOS if necessary. Continue charging it until it is completely charged and you see this battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen . Then unplug the phone from power. If it immediately turns off, seek service.
    The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
    Something other than the Home screen or Low Battery image appears, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
    If the iPhone did not turn on, reset it while connected to the iPhone USB power adapter.
    If the display turns on, go to step 4.
    If the display remains black, go to next step.
    Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the iPhone and indicates that it is in recovery mode, attempt to restore the iPhone. If the iPhone doesn't appear in iTunes or if you have difficulties in restoring the iPhone, see this article for further assistance.
    If restoring the iPhone resolved the issue, go to step 4. If restoring the iPhone did not solve the issue, seek service.
    My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
    Contact Apple Support.
    You can find the full article here:
    iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • Why does my iPad have a black screen and won't turn on even when I try charging it

    I just got a survivor case today and put it on my iPad and it stopped working and just has a black screen even when I try charging it

    Not charging
    1. Reset iPad
    2. Try another wall socket
    3. Try another cable (make sure it's an original Apple cable)
    4. Try another charger (make sure it's an original Apple charger)
    5. Clean Lightning port with compress air or new paint brush

  • My iPod has a flickering black screen and will not turn on. What can I do?

    I accidentally left my iPod in my car for a few hours. It reached about 80 degrees outside, so I am worried. It did not turn on at all. Afterwards, I let it cool down and it still will not turn on. I plugged it into my laptop (PC) and it still does nothing. If flickers between two shades of black, but it does not do anything. I am starting to think it may have affected the battery. I have been experiencing problems with it not wanting to turn on without being plugged in for months now, but I did not really do anything about it.
    I need help. I do not know what to do, so any form of help will be greatly apreciated!

    I was afraid of this, to be honest. I kind of figured that I broke it completely.
    I no longer have a warranty on it because I have had it for about three years, so I do not even know if it is worth taking in or if I would be better off with buying a new one.
    If I were to replace the battery, would that help with the display or would it still be flickering a black screen?
    * Sidenote: I do not like that I am not too savvy when it comes to Apple products, so I apolgize if it seems like I am repeating myself or sound confusing.

  • My i phone has turned itself off and i cant turn it back on again even thought it is fully charged

    My I Phone 4S turned itself off and i cant get it to turn back on again..its is fully charged up ??

    Connect iPhone to Wall Charger and Reset, hold both home and power buttons for about 20 seconds until the iPhone begins to respond.

  • Why is my sound grayed out and i cant turn it back on

    Everytime i unplug my headphones there is a red light that is in my heaphone jack and the speaker in the top right hand corner is gray and i cant do anything about it there is no sound at all coming out.

    kristenfromrichmond wrote:
    My iphone4 cut off and i cant get it to turn back on? any ideas?
    Charge it for 15 minutes with the mains charger, then disconnect and hold the HOME and SLEEP buttons for 10-15 seconds until an Apple logo appears.

Maybe you are looking for