Mobile phones are truly unique and indispensable gadgets in modern life. Over the past ten years, Samsung has become a true market leader. Its smartphones are distinguished by high build quality and stable operation. The software has been verified and functions stably, unlike the situation that arose several years ago. However, breakdowns cannot be avoided, despite the high-quality assembly. One of the main problems is that the Samsung phone does not turn on. There can be many reasons for the breakdown.
If your Samsung phone does not turn on, the problem may lie in one of the following categories of failures:
- Mechanical damage - one of the hardware systems has failed or an important module simply does not work.
- Software – a failure occurred in the operation of the operating system or firmware completely. It is noteworthy that while the user, as a rule, cannot fix a mechanical breakdown on his own (special equipment or skills are required), then software ailments can be dealt with without the participation of a specialist.
Samsung Galaxy smartphones or tablets are the company’s most popular line of gadgets. According to statistics, it is they, due to their large numbers, that most often fail. The hardest thing is with monolithic (non-separable) devices. For example, if the battery is swollen and prevents the gadget from turning on, it is impossible to replace it yourself.
Charger and connector malfunction
Most Samsung gadgets are charged using a standard Android charger with a USB 2.0 connector. New models, especially premium ones, are equipped with more technological solutions (USB Type C), but still their number is noticeably inferior to the number of budget gadgets.
Often smartphones stop turning on due to the fact that they could not charge. Sometimes the problem is a connector that is simply broken in some place. Then you will need the help of a specialist, because most users are not able to repair such damage to the device on their own.
Samsung Galaxy Instructions:
- Check the charger on a different model (preferably a separate power supply and cable - the problem could be in any of them).
- If, when you connect the charging unit, it does not charge the other phone, then the problem is clear. Try changing the charger and try turning on the device again.
- If the cable charges another device, but not yours, then the problem may be in the port. Take your smartphone to a certified service center for diagnostics.
Battery fault
A smartphone battery is one of the most vulnerable parts. Over time, it loses capacity, which is why the phone begins to discharge faster.
New models are especially inconvenient when the battery fails. Many of them are non-separable, and while the “charger” can be easily replaced, the battery is not easy to get and you have to contact a specialist. But if you still managed to remove the battery, you need to inspect it for damage:
- After opening the back cover of the smartphone, pay attention to whether the battery fits tightly to the external contacts on the device.
- Remove the battery and inspect for swelling. If they are detected, there is a high probability that the battery is no longer functional.
- If you have a voltage tester, check the battery contacts. Indicators should be in the range between 3.7 V. (without charge) and 4.2 V. (fully charged keeper). If there are visible deviations from the norm, it is recommended to replace the power module with a new and functional one.
Malfunction of the power button or its cable
Often the cause of inoperability may be the device's power button. Try a short test to understand the cause of the problem.
Examination:
- Press the power button and try to hold/press it down a little (maybe the contact on the cable has just come loose).
- If the phone does not respond at all, then the key is faulty (pay attention to the key stroke, if it differs from the usual one - it sinks, it goes hard, then this indicates a problem).
With the device turned off, everything is much more complicated. Damage to the button can only be detected in a service center or by trying to enter the Recovery Menu (press the volume up and power buttons - if it works, then the key is working).
Software problem
Software failures are a very broad class of ailments of modern devices. Devices' firmware often crashes due to an interrupted update or a malicious application. It happens that the system simply freezes.
- Press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously.
- Hold the combination for 10-12 seconds.
- If the gadget rebooted and started working, then it was only a minor malfunction.
- Press the volume up and power buttons.
- In the menu that appears, find “Wipe data/factory reset” (choice – press the power button).
- Once completed, click "Reboot system now".
You can also try to reflash the device (not recommended to do at home).
Mechanical damage
If it fails as a result of mechanical impact (dropped and broken, drowned, etc.), the only way is to the service center. Fixing such a malfunction can only be done with certain equipment and skills.
Conclusion
In some situations, you can deal with the problem of the device not turning on on your own. If the problem is serious, then only repairs in a workshop will help solve it. The service center regularly deals with similar problems. Independent intervention in the technical device of a gadget can lead to even greater troubles.
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When purchasing a new smartphone, you always pay attention to the technical characteristics and capabilities of the device. However, have you ever wondered how many smartphone options you have never used? A lot actually. And it also happens that the phone has so many functions that it is simply impossible to find anything in a short time. Samsung knows about the problems of users, so it’s not for nothing that it provided a special simplified mode in the Galaxy S4. The new Galaxy S5 smartphone also boasts this mode. It's perfect for inexperienced Android users, for children, or if you're just tired of constantly raking up all the unnecessary ballast. Easy mode makes it easy to add things you need to your Samsung Galaxy device's home screen. You can easily enable Easy mode from the notification screen in just a few steps. Today we will tell you how to activate the simplified mode so that it works properly, and you, in turn, do not lose all your data. If you wish, you can always switch to standard mode.
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Actions
1. Swipe from the top of the screen
- This will open the notification screen.
2. Click the Settings icon
- The settings icon is located in the upper right corner of the screen and looks like a cog. Clicking on it will take you to your settings.
- Alternatively, you can access Settings by tapping the Apps button on your Home screen and then scrolling until you find the Settings icon.
3. Go to the “Personalization” category
4. Tap "Easy Mode"
- A new screen will appear with two options. You can choose either Standard Mode or Easy Mode.
- Additionally, you can access "Easy Mode" via search by tapping the search bar at the top of the screen. Once you click it, you can start searching.
- Enter "Easy Mode". As you type, you will see the search results below.
5. Tap "Easy Mode" to select it
- The Simple Apps section on the screen will no longer be greyed out.
6. Scroll down to the Light Apps section
- You will see a list of all applications included in Easy mode.
7. Select "Simple Application"
What to do and where to run if your Samsung Galaxy fails?
Recently we encountered a common problem - Samsung Galaxy (various modifications of this model: S, mini, Young, A3, A5, C3, C5, Alpha, A7, Note Edge, Note mini, Edition and others) does not want to turn on. More precisely, when you turn on the phone, there is a standard loading until the “Samsung” inscription... and that’s it, the loading slows down, nothing happens after that.
The cause of the problem is the OS (Android operating system) crashed. To avoid this problem, you need to update your operating system more often so that it does not fail.
Why are the most common Samsung models not included:
Samsung Galaxy does not turn on or boots until it says “Samsung”.
- Solution to the problem:
Open the back cover of the phone, take out the battery, SIM card, flash card. Put all the parts back. Try turning it on. If the problem remains, move on to the next point. - Try charging your phone.
- THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND PROVEN METHOD (!) Press the combination of the following buttons: Volume control (up) + Power button + Main menu button. Hold down this combination of buttons until (about a minute) the technical menu lights up or the operating system update begins.
Samsung Galaxy phone won't turn on? 2 solutions:
- If the OS update started automatically, then everything is great! You can calmly wait and in 3-7 minutes your phone will be resuscitated;
- If, when you press the above combination of buttons, the technical menu opens: Use the volume keys to select: “Wipe data”, then select “Factory reset”, then press “Home”, then “Ok” or “Yes”. With this operation you return to the factory settings of the phone.
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Even the most expensive smartphone is not immune from breakdowns. During operation, the device may fall to the floor, suffer from water, or receive other mechanical damage.
As a result, individual controls may fail.
Practice shows that one of the most vulnerable points of a Samsung smartphone is the power (on/off) button.
If the main The phone button is broken or no longer responds to pressing, only a master can help correct the situation. However, you can use your smartphone for some time without the power button working.
Turning on Samsung with a broken button
There are several options for solving this problem, here are the most effective of them:
1. We put the smartphone on charge. Many phone models from Samsung and other manufacturers turn on when connected to a charger. The first thing you can do in this case is Put the device on charge and try to hold down the volume key.
If you don’t have a wall charger at hand, but have a laptop and a USB cable, you can connect your phone to your computer.
2. If the first method does not work, try press the volume button to the “-“ position, the “home” button and, holding these two buttons pressed, connect the power cable (do not release the buttons at all times!). After a few seconds (about 5-7) a warning menu should appear on the screen.
Need to Remove the back cover from the device and insert the power cable. When the second battery indicator appears, you need to quickly unplug the power cable and also quickly remove and insert the battery. The phone will begin to reboot.
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Turn on Samsung without a button using the Mobile Uncle application
It is not very convenient to turn on a Samsung phone every time without the power button using all the intricate methods listed above, so after a successful launch, we recommend installing the special application Mobile uncle tools 2017 (Mobile Uncle) on your smartphone.
With this universal multi-tool, you can do almost anything you want with your Android device, completely changing the settings and functionality of the working buttons.
The Mobile Uncle application works with any device based on MTK processors.
There is another application - Power button to Volume Button (available for free on the Play Store) - it is designed specifically for this case. With its help, you can transfer the function of the power button to the speaker volume keys.
There are only two active items in the application menu: Boot and Screen Off. Just check the box next to “Boot” and the smartphone will turn on using the volume rocker.
Sometimes Samsung Galaxy smartphones or tablets may stop turning on even for no reason. The Android operating system crashes, but most often users experience problems due to pre-installed root rights. Now you will learn how to revive the device, unless, of course, it is a hardware failure.
There are several ways and we will start with the most obvious and simple ones.
Method 1: Check the charger and cable
Your Samsung smartphone may be dead and won't turn on. You connected the charger but nothing happens. First of all, try to take a charger from another gadget and if the phone reacts to it and begins to receive a charge, then that is the problem. Next, you should change the USB cable to determine what exactly has stopped working. If, after replacing the wire, your charger begins to charge the smartphone battery, then the reason is that it is faulty.
- Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons
- Hold them for 7-12 seconds
- If after this your device works, then a very common malfunction has occurred in its operation.
Method 3: Clear the cache
We format the phone memory section that stores the entire cache.
Was the attempt unsuccessful? Did your device not work properly after rebooting? Let's move on to more complex methods.
Method 4: Factory reset
All data will be lost, including unsynced contacts, messages, call logs, application data and files that are in the phone memory. The contents of the memory card will remain intact.
Method 5: Flashing using ODIN
If after resetting the parameters the device does not work, then you should try to reflash it. We are looking for the firmware for your smartphone model, download the ODIN program from this link and install drivers for Windows, and then proceed to the instructions.
Making a backup of the firmware on Android
How to configure the swap file?
Setting compatibility mode in Windows
Windows Driver Backup and Restore
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