Startup display flashes Apple logo, circle w/ line ,question mark folder
I attempted to install OS 10.6 SL and during initial install and restart my MBP display started flashing the grey Apple logo, circle with angle line thru it, and file folder icon with question mark in center. I can not get my MBP to restart. It just keeps flashing the symbols. as described.
After trying to get the system to start either with the install disc DVD or from the HD, without any success, I tried something a little desperate. I replaced the HD with the one that was installed originally. Of course, this HD was reformatted without any system. It, again, tried to start from the install disc DVD, as directed, but with no solution. After a gray logo screen for a couple of minutes it stopped the startup process, but did not shut down, I was still left with a black screen and nothing happening, until I hit a key and the whole thing repeated itself. I have since gone back and reinstalled the larger HD with OX 10.5 installed on it, but with no success. Obviously, it doesn't seem to be anything on the HD. If this was a PC I would think that I needed to reset the BIOS, but I am not that familiar with the ROM. Any further suggestions?
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pls my macbook air is not booting up,when i switch it on the apple logo blinks with a question mark in it.what do i do?, pls my macbook air is not booting up,when i switch it on the apple logo blinks with a question mark in it.what do i do?
See here > http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
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console blinking amber and white alternatively. displaying the Apple TV console with a question mark on top of it. What is the problem and pls how can it be solved ?
That's hard to say.
General File Recovery
If you stop using the drive it's possible to recover deleted files that have not been overwritten by using recovery software such as MAC Data Recovery, Data Rescue II, File Salvage or TechTool Pro. Each of the preceding come on bootable CDs to enable usage without risk of writing more data to the hard drive. Two free alternatives are Disk Drill and TestDisk. Look for them and demos at MacUpdate or CNET Downloads. Recovery software usually provide trial versions that enable you to determine if the software would help before actually paying for it. Beyond this or if the drive has completely failed, then you would need to send the drive to a recovery service which is very expensive.
The longer the hard drive remains in use and data are written to it, the greater the risk your deleted files will be overwritten.
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Flashing Question Mark Folder/Apple Logo/Circle w/ line through it
I was restarting my Macbook and got the flashing sequence of a Folder w/ Question Mark in it, the Apple Logo, and the Circle w/ diagonal line though it.
I have disconnected all my peripherals
I have tried starting up holding shift = does the same thing
I have tried starting holding Alt = it shows my Mac HD and an arrow under it to allow you to select it. I select it and it does the same thing.
I have my wife's Macbook here also with Snow Leopard on it. We have just moved, and I do not have my household goods yet, which is where my original startup disks are located.
Is there a way I can put the startup files I need onto an external from my wife's and try to start up from there?
Any help would be appreciated. All my important files I have backed up, so data loss isn't a huge concern, but there is plenty of software and personal settings on everything I would like to retain.a quick google search for "create bootable OS X CD"
yielded these:
http://lowendmac.com/misc/05/0126.html
https://sourceforge.net/projects/portableosx/
No experience with the products, so cannot say how well they work... -
My daughter's old I Mac won't start. It is not backed up. We want to get some things off of it if we can.
When we turn it on, we get the Apple logo with spinning wheel for awhile, then a question mark briefly and then a sky blue blank screen. Is there any hope of getting this to work? This computer is out of warranty. Does it seem that if we reinstall the Operating System we might find old data?First try restarting with the original install disc an run Disk Utility to repair the drive. If you have to re install the OS make sure you select archive and install or else everything will be lost.
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Cannot get iPad 2 charged beyond 1%. All charging ports tried: AC adapter(s), USB 2 port on MacBook Pro. ITunes shows iPad only for a few seconds. iPad displays alternately: Apple logo, battery w/slim red band, then battery w/1% charged information. How can I get it to charge beyond 1% so I can proceed to troubleshoot?
I have had your exact problem with my old 3GS, now I cannot even get it to turn on, I still see that it is supposed to be charging though, but it never charges any so it seems.
I replaced the Lower Dock Connector Assembly back when it still charged while hooked to my PC, and it found it made no real difference.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Y5YXLK/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&p sc=1
At this point I am not sure if I should replace the battery and hope for the best, or just junk the phone, I cannot really sell it if I cannot reset it... -
My iPhone 4 won't turn on unless I plug it in to a charger it says the battery is 100% and that I need to conect to iTunes when I plug it in to my computer it just comes up with a flashing apple logo :(
The terms of service of the Apple Support Communities prevent us from helping anyone with a jailbroken phone.
You're on your own. Good luck. -
Can anybody help in my concern below
I found an update ios6 in my iphone settings and then I tapped on install ,but it is going on and nothing is displaying .Only apple logo is displaying frequently.It has been happening for 13 hours.my question is how much time it will take to update iosRead this: iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
... oh I think it is a 3gs or a 3
This makes a difference. What does it say in Settings > General > About? -
iphone 4 has a black scrren which will display the apple logo and appears to be at start up but then blacks out for approx 10 seconds and then displays apple logo again. Same action over and over.
I have attempted hard reset but cannot complete. Also attempted to connect with itunes and it does not recongize device.
Device is frozen in this display loop. Have an appointment with genius bar tomorrow but it's a 2.5 hour round trip so suggestion appreciated.Your device may need to be restored as new in iTunes (instead of restored from a back up as it seems that there is a software issue on your phone).
If your phone is not able to connect in iTunes try forcing recovery mode (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808)
* power off your phone.
* Hold the home button while connecting your phone to iTunes. You should see the connect to iTunes window and your computer should give you the recover mode alert.
*Restore your device as new. Being sure not to restore from a previous back up.
You will then want to sync your information back to your device from Outlook, iCloud, Google or wherever your information is stored. -
please help! my iphone randomly went unresponsive, when plugged into itunes it flashes apple logo and itunes doesnt recognise it and when plugged into the mains its in recovery mode, asks to be connected to itunes, but immediately turns off when unplugged from mains
You could try to do a hard reset, sometimes resetting the phone helps. Hold down the sleep/wake button on the top and the home button until you see the apple logo, this make take a minute or two but this might help.
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hi my iphone was fully charged and turned its self off, i have tried to turn it back on and reset it, but no luck so i have plugged it in to my pc and it displays the apple logo and then goes back off i have tried this a number of times with no success anyone got any idears?
Try here:
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on -
My ipad mini is showing an flashing apple logo
My ipad mini is showing an flashing apple logo.i have tried resetting (off button and home button), but when it turns back on, its the same problem., i have also tried a hard reset twice, but it wont continue until i put the passcode into ipad.any help really appreciated.
Hi patriciabognorregis,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
To help resolve this issue where your iPad will not boot past the Apple logo, I'd like you to please follow the troubleshooting steps in the article linked to below.
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H. -
iPhone 4s will not boot after trying to install ios7 beta 4. Stops at apple logo with progress line under it. how can I reset it or get it back up to do a restore then try the iOS 7 beta 4 install again. Issue was probably caused by disconnection
Obviously since you have iOS 7 you're a developer. As a developer, you signed a NDA with Apple not to discuss the iOS on a public forum. Please log in to the Developer Forum using your credentials and ask for help there, lest you risk having your credentials terminated.
Thanks, and best of luck to you.
GDG -
How do i get my Iphone 5 to turn back on from the flashing apple logo?
I kist [icked it up and the screen was black so i put it on the charger and now its a flashing apple logo and i cannot get it to do anything else.
Hello, lwilson20.
I would recommend processing the steps in the article below.
iOS: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Regards,
Jason H. -
my iphone 4 will not do anything....i tried restarting and resetting....the phone only displays the apple logo.
Hello there, Faustinamarfo.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some troubleshooting steps for your issue:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Particularly:
Display has no backlight or dark screen
Toggle the ringer switch to see if the unit vibrates. If it does, it could be that iPhone is getting power, but is not displaying any image.
Try turning iPhone off and then on again.
While connected to the iPhone charger, try to reset the iPhone.
If the low-battery screen appears, charge the iPhone.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.
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