The genius of some people is simply impossible to deny. What is Jobs worth, who set a new standard for the whole world, in terms of mobile devices. Not a single manufacturer has been able to deviate from the established canons for a whole decade. But all thoughts about greatness and genius disappear when the iPhone 5s does not turn on; it is unclear what to do in such a situation and commercial geniuses are in no hurry to explain themselves.

Why does iPhone break?

No device can work without failures. More precisely, not a single high-tech device can fail once during its entire service life:

  • iPhone is smartphone, assembled from dozens of different components.
  • Each part of the iPhone, in itself, is a small miracle and the result of scientific and technological progress.
  • All these components are connected to each other thanks to rather fragile cables that have the ability to fail at the most inopportune moment.
  • The “human factor” cannot be ruled out; not every user can boast of handling fashionable gadgets with care.

In such conditions, sooner or later the phone will stop showing “signs of life,” and problems will arise with the sensor or some services. This is inevitable; you should prepare yourself for such a turn in advance. Understanding and looking for the culprits in this case is not the most reasonable solution; it is better to try to correct the situation yourself.

Do-it-yourself equipment repair

Official dealers always advise taking products to service centers and do not try to fix the problem yourself:

  1. This is beneficial to the manufacturer from a commercial point of view. For the repair of any, even the most insignificant malfunction, you can issue a good bill.
  2. This is convenient in terms of diagnostics. It is much easier to try to restore a device when you know for sure that no one has dug into it or performed any manipulations before you.
  3. This is sometimes simply unacceptable to the user. The user needs the device in working order within a couple of hours, and the service center advises to come in 3-4 days.
  4. This can take a significant toll on your budget. Even minor, but regular breakdowns outside the warranty period will cost a pretty penny.

And we’re not just talking about iPhones or even phones in general. The manufacturer is really interested in a minimum number of breakdowns and malfunctions in the products sold. But even more, corporations want the user to turn to them for help with all the difficulties that arise, and not solve them on their own.

iPhone turned off and won’t turn on: what to do?

If your iPhone refuses to turn on:

  • Simultaneously hold down two buttons - “Home” and “Power”. Sometimes this action already helps to achieve the desired effect.
  • Press the buttons and hold them in this state a little longer. Even after half a minute, do not despair; the phone may still begin to show signs of life.
  • Put your device on charge, you may not have noticed how the battery fully sat down
  • Let it charge for 15 minutes, even if just recently the battery was almost full. If only you knew how lithium batteries suffer in the cold.
  • Click the sound switch a couple of times. From a theoretical point of view, this should not affect the performance of the smartphone at all. But in practice, such manipulation sometimes really helps to restart an already hopelessly “extinguished” device.
  • Launch iTunes on your PC and connect the cable from your iPhone. While connecting, you should press “Home” on your phone. This is an option to quickly restore your smartphone; just click the “Restore” button on the screen.

All these methods of checking the functionality of the phone will not take more than a minute. And what’s even more interesting is that they will not harm the device itself in any way. Just think, no one opens the case, no one gets into the “insides” of the iPhone. If you can’t start the phone yourself, you can safely contact service center.

What to do if your iPhone is dropped and won’t turn on?

Mechanical damage is a separate issue:

  1. Malfunctions caused by a fall or other physical impact are always more difficult to correct.
  2. Any problem is associated with the destruction or serious damage to part of the iPhone.
  3. Most likely, you won’t be able to do it without turning to specialists for help.
  4. The problem may be due to damage not to the part itself, but to the cable that connects it to all other components.

If you have already “opened” your iPhone, this experience can be repeated again:

  • Inspect the contents carefully.
  • Try to look for cracks, signs of impact or compression.
  • Inspect all cables and correct them if necessary.
  • Check it out.

Sometimes this is enough to get the phone working again. If you don’t understand anything about electronics, have never seen microcircuits and don’t know which side to hold the soldering iron on, it’s better to take your iPhone to a company service center immediately after a fall.

When it comes to relatively expensive equipment, it is sometimes cheaper to pay for someone else's work than to try to do something for the first time.

Should I tell specialists about the cause of the malfunction? If the iPhone is under warranty, you can remain silent about it or confidently prove that the phone never fell anywhere. Warranty cases for mechanical damage do not apply, otherwise, maybe you’ll get lucky. Issues of conscience are a separate issue. Has the warranty expired? Then feel free to say, this will simplify the diagnosis of the device.

How to fix an iPhone 5s on your own?

If your favorite phone suddenly stops turning on, you need to:

  1. Don't panic, pull yourself together as quickly as possible.
  2. Check that the charging port is in good condition; it could be deformed or clogged with dirt.
  3. Make sure the phone charges properly when turned off. The reason may lie in a faulty iPhone battery or problems with the charger itself.
  4. Press two buttons - “Home” and “Power”, hold them in this position for up to a minute.
  5. Play with the sound switch, then hold down the two treasured buttons again.
  6. Connect your phone to your computer, having previously launched iTunes on your desktop device. Automatic recovery may start.
  7. Put the iPhone on charge overnight and check its performance in the morning using all the methods described above.

None of the options bring you closer to solving the riddle? Well, it's time to entrust this problem to real specialists.

Every year the number of users with Apple products increases, but many newcomers have absolutely no idea what to do and where to run if their iPhone 5s doesn’t turn on.

Video: what to do if iPhone 5s does not turn on

In this video, phone repairman Oleg Romanov will tell you how you can revive an iPhone 5s that won’t turn on:

Speed ​​deceleration iPhone work- the scourge of all owners of Apple gadgets. The problem hits hardest for users who are used to actively using the device and using hundreds of programs. You can increase the speed of programs on iPhone special programs, helping set up your iPhone like new.

To start working on the iPhone, you need: after the operations, all data (videos, photos, music, contacts) will be erased, and no one probably wants to lose memories of significant moments in life and restore an extensive list of numbers.

Using the algorithm described in the article, you can increase the speed of both iPhone and iPad.

Preparing your iPhone or iPad

Before speeding up your iPhone, your device needs to be prepared for the procedure. This is done as follows:

  1. Updating iOS to latest version . Must be installed on your smartphone current version operating system. If for some reason this was not done earlier, then you need to go to the “Software Update” section (“Settings” → “General” → “Software Update”), check installed version iOS and, if necessary, download and install the update. If your iPhone is running Jailbreak, you will need iTunes to update the operating system.
  2. Backup. Create backup copy smartphone in several ways:
  • via iTunes: you need to connect the phone to the computer, select the device from the list of available ones in iTunes, activate the “This Computer” switch, click the “Back up now” button, after completing the procedure, go to “Devices” and see if a backup has been created;
  • via iCloud: you need to go to the “Backup” menu (“Settings” → iCloud → “Backup”) and click the appropriate copy.
  1. Mute messages. Before speeding up your iPhone, you need to turn off iMessage. To do this, you need to find the “Messages” item in “Settings”, go into it and press the appropriate key.
  2. Turn off Find My iPhone. The device search program should also not work while the device is being accelerated. Disabling “Find iPhone” is done through the “iCloud” item in the smartphone settings.

Having completed all the preparatory work, you can move on to the next stage of work - cleaning the device.

Clear data on iPhone or iPad

How to clean the device, you can find out more in our article (to factory settings) or briefly, using the following steps:

  1. . You can roll back your iPhone to its original version using the " Reset iPhone"(Settings", item "Basic").
  2. Removing settings and content. On this step you need to select the “Erase content and settings” button.
  3. Confirmation. iPhone does not delete data immediately after pressing keys; you must confirm your choice to start the cleaning process.
  4. Expectation. Before you set up your iPhone, you need to wait until all the information is deleted - this takes several minutes.

If the cleaning process is completed completely correctly, there will be no information left on the iPhone (other than system information), and the device will display a welcome message on the screen. Did you do everything correctly? You can move on to the most important thing - setting up your smartphone/tablet.

Setting up iPhone like new

  1. Select "Set up as" new iPhone"(appears in the greeting after clearing the smartphone of information).
  2. We skip identification through Apple ID (this is necessary so that the phone settings saved in iCloud are not transferred to the device).
  3. We complete the process.


This simple question often causes confusion for new users. The number of fields and settings that Apple asks you to fill out when you first launch it is surprising, and we will try to understand each of them. The activation process may vary slightly among users different devices from Apple. But overall, it is almost identical. This material will help those people who are encountering Apple technology for the first time.

The welcome screen, which greets us very first, does not leave much choice of actions. You just need to make an unlock gesture and we will move on to the next step. The next step is to select the language of the device.

After that, select the country in which we are located and connect to the Wi-Fi network, if available.

The next step is to activate the device. This should only be done if the iPhone or iPad is not new and has already been used. If you just bought the device in a store, proceed immediately to the next step.

Geolocation is a service that determines your location. It's needed for card services, entertainment services like Foursquare, and sports apps that track your activity. Geolocation slightly affects the life of the device on a single charge. Therefore, if you are worried about this, then it is better to turn it off.

There are three ways to set up your iPhone: like new, and restore from an iCloud or iTunes copy, if available. I'm setting up a device from scratch, so I chose "Set up like a new iPhone." After this, you will be asked to enter your Apple ID - this is an account for all Apple services. Enter it or create it new entry. It will take literally a few minutes.

iCloud is cloud storage Apple, which stores all your music, movies, applications, documents, and so on. I advise you to use this service, as it will be useful to you more than once in the future.

Find My iPhone lets you locate your lost or stolen device. And also track it on the map, send a sound signal, block or erase it. I recommend activating this feature as well. This will give you a better chance of finding the device if it is stolen.

The password will be displayed when you turn on your device. You can configure its frequency (1 minute, 15 minutes, hour, 4 hours), and also select its complexity (numeric, alphanumeric). Here, start from your situation. Do you have information that you don't want others to see? If there is, then feel free to set a password.

iCloud Keychain is a new service from Apple that stores passwords and phone numbers. credit cards. In Ukraine it still works quite poorly, so I chose the “Configure later” option.

Apple may collect information about your device and send it to its servers. But only with your permission. If you're a security fanatic or don't trust Apple, you can disable this feature. This was the last step and your device is now ready to use.

Often after purchase iOS devices the user does not know what to do with it next, which is why the beginner has the question: “How to set up the iPhone and start using it”?

According to advanced apple growers, the initial setup is an extremely important stage, on which the quality and ease of use of the device in the future depends.

The article will discuss in detail how to properly configure a new, newly purchased iPhone.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of Apple technology and not have to pay store managers for the initial settings of your device.

General settings

So, you took your iPhone out of the box and pressed the power button.

If you are setting up a new Apple device, then this setting is optional and you can skip this step by clicking “Next”.

If you decide not to skip this step and are within range Wi-Fi networks, then select the one you need and enter the password, then click “Next”.

The next window will ask you to choose whether to enable or disable location services.

Important! Responsible for the operation of geolocation servicesGPS module. When activated, the iPhone will track your location, use maps, receive the latest weather forecast, be able to change the time zone as you move, and much more. But, moduleGPS consumes quite a lot of battery iOS device.

In principle, when setting up a new iPhone, you can disable geolocation services, which can always be activated as needed.

Click “Disable” and confirm your decision by clicking the “Yes” button.

After you have decided on the geolocation, you will see the settings screen for your Apple gadget.

Since we are considering a new, “boxed” iPhone, we need to “tap” on the line “Set up as a new iPhone.”

Creating an Apple ID Account

You have now moved on to the most important process - setting up Apple ID.

Using this account, you will subsequently log into Apple services, buy applications, music, synchronize several devices, make free video calls between them, chat, etc.

This step is not considered mandatory and can be skipped when setting up a new iOS device, but experienced Apple growers recommend creating this identifier right away.

Select “Create Apple ID for free”

Important! Please note that if the owner of the “Apple gadget” is under 18 years of age at the time of creating the account, the system will refuse registrationAppleID.

After entering the data, the system will ask which mailbox to use. You can enter an existing one email address, or get it for free on iCloud.

In this article, we will look at registering with Apple ID with an existing address.

Use current mailbox

  • enter your available email address;

Email address

  • create a password and confirm it;

In order to use the mobile Internet you need:

  • Insert the SIM card into the iPhone and then go to the Settings application.
  • After that, go to the “Cellular Communications” section and turn on the Internet in the “Cellular Data” column.

Data for operating an iOS device on the Internet arrives immediately after installing the SIM card in the iPhone. You just need to save the SMS with the settings in your phone.

In order to use your iPhone as a Wi-Fi modem, you must:

  • We enter the “Settings” of the iPhone.
  • Go to the “Modem Mode” section and move the slider to the ON position.

After this simple procedure, your iPhone can distribute Wi-Fi, working like a modem. A blue bar with the number of connections will indicate that the wireless connection is working.

If your Mac computer is not equipped with a Wi-Fi module, then the iPhone can still be used as a modem and broadcast Internet traffic via a USB cable.

To do this you need:

  • Go to Mac system settings. In the “Internet and wireless network” section, click on the “Network” icon.

  • In the left column at the bottom of the window, click “+” and select “USB to iPhone” in the drop-down menu. After this procedure, click “Create” and the “Show all” button.

  • In the drop-down window, click the “Apply” button.

We connect the iPhone to the computer with a USB cable and turn on the modem on the phone. As described above.

The main thing is to remember to connect the phone itself to the Internet, via Wi-Fi or 3G.

There is another way to broadcast the Internet from an iPhone and use it as a full-fledged modem: via Bluetooth.

To do this you need:

  • Enable Bluetooth on both iPhone and Mac and create a connection between the devices.
  • Then turn the iPhone into modem mode, as described above.
  • Click on the Bluetooth icon on your Mac, select iPhone from the drop-down list, and “Connect to network.”

A blue bar with the number of connections will indicate that your gadget works as a modem.

Advice: If you use 3 to connect to the InternetG or 4G network, then choose unlimited tariffs, because mobile internet it's not cheap.

First launch and setup of iPhone and iPad

How to set up an iPhone: Instructions for dummies

Having become the proud owner of a gadget from Apple, you will have to understand not only the system, but also understand how to activate it. Startup is necessary for the device to start working. The process is easier than it sounds, and setup itself will take a few minutes. The user may be surprised by the number of lines and fields that must be completely filled out. In this article we will tell you what to enter and select in each of them. Follow the instructions below carefully, and if you do everything correctly, you shouldn't have any problems. We'll sort it all out possible ways activation of the new iPhone.

The activation process may vary slightly depending on specific model gadget. But in general, the procedure is identical for every Apple device, and the instructions below will apply to any model. If this is your first time holding hands iPhone and/or switched to a device with an operating system Android systems, then we suggest you read this detailed guide and find out how to activate on a new device.

As mentioned above, to activate means to make the very first switch on if you just took the device out of the box and removed protective film. Or just turn it on, if the phone was previously reflashed or the settings were reset.

Activation is the initial setting of the gadget’s parameters, namely: language, region of residence, selecting a backup copy (if there is one: this is written below) and calibrating some additional functions and services. If you have already activated an iPhone, then some points should be familiar to you, otherwise, read our detailed article to the end.

Activation is also necessary for the device to identify your cellular operator and register it in the network database. After the owner inserts the SIM card and turns on the device, the iPhone sends information from the SIM, namely a unique IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity) code. In a matter of seconds, all data is analyzed, all information is confirmed, and it is also checked whether the subscriber can access the requested network in which he is located.

Why is this necessary? The answer lies in the fact that in some countries devices are sold with already linked mobile operator, that is, having a contract. Such devices are called “locked”. When trying to connect to the server, the owner is prohibited from using the smartphone with the current SIM card. If the device is “unlocked”, then a unique combination from the server will be sent to the phone, which is necessary for the Lockdown module to be activated. After this, network access becomes accessible to the user. Simply put, if the iPhone was purchased at a local hardware store or from trusted resellers, then the gadget can be used immediately, without additional searches for solutions on how to “unlock” the new device.

How are the two concepts “activation” and “Apple warranty” related?

Many users who pick up an Apple device for the first time are wondering what the warranty means when starting from scratch for the first time or again? The fact is that the activation process is accompanied by the automatic start of the warranty time from Apple. The warranty period does not begin on the day of purchase, but rather from the moment the Apple ID account was created (or re-authorized).

Important note! The initial text accompaniment “Hello” (Hello and other greetings in different languages) in no way signal that the device is new. This inscription appears regardless of whether the device is new straight out of the box or used with the content reset.

iPhone activation process

Before you turn on your iPhone, make sure you have the correct size SIM card (micro for older models and nano for newer ones). Without a SIM, activation will not be possible. You will also need a wireless Internet connection (or cellular communication) or having a computer with iTunes (as an option to restore a backup). And only after you are convinced of all the steps listed above, you can safely press Power button(or holding down the volume down key and the lock button on iPhone 10 and above).

There are no legal methods for activating a device without a SIM card! IN iOS versions 7 and higher/lower, such a vulnerability actually existed, but starting with iOS 7.1.2 it was fixed.

Activation on iPhone

To activate, you only need an iPhone, no other devices are needed. All you need to do is complete the following steps:

  1. PasteSIM-card in a special tray. The slot is located on the side of the device, namely on the right side (on very old devices, starting with the first iPhones type 2G, 3G, 3GS, the slot is at the top). The hole can be opened using the tool that comes with the device itself on a piece of cardboard paper. If you don't have this device on hand, you can use a paperclip (do not open the tray with sharp objects, such as needles, as this may cause damage). Insert a paperclip or tool into the thin hole and remove the slot, then insert a SIM card of a suitable size (remember, these are micro or nano sizes);
  2. Launch the gadget. After you have inserted the SIM card, turn on your iPhone. To do this, you need to hold down the power button for a few seconds. When the signature apple icon appears, you can release the key. The welcome screen should appear. Press the Home button or pull up the curtain iPhone models 10 and above;
  3. Calibrating Basic Settings. The welcome screen does not leave much choice of actions: you just need to select the language in which all information on the phone will be displayed (application names, notification texts, system texts, and so on). The next step is to select your region of residence;
  4. Internet connection. It is best to use a Wi-Fi wireless connection - this will make the setup more stable. After selecting the region and language, the smartphone will check for available Internet networks. If there is one, you will have to enter a password. In another case, you can use the mobile Internet if it was previously connected to the SIM card. To do this, click on “Use cellular network" Both LTE and 3G will work. Important note! You won’t be able to activate your iPhone if you use a gadget that distributes mobile Internet as a Wi-Fi connection;
  5. Setting up services and authentication. Wait until synchronization finishes after the last step and proceed to the next settings. Some of them are optional and can be skipped by calibrating them later.
  • Set up Face ID (facial recognition) or Touch ID (fingerprint recognition). In both cases, you will have to either place your face in the camera frame several times and perform a circular movement of your head, or put your finger on the “Home” button several times;
  • Create a password code. Initially, you are always prompted to enter a six-digit combination. The number of characters can be changed to 4 by clicking on “Passcode settings.
  1. Selecting the type of setting.
  1. Start account or log in. The next step is to enter your Apple ID login and password. If you already have an account, then simply enter the required data. If you don’t have an account, then click on “Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot it?” It is better not to skip this important step, since the Apple ID is tied to important services: Apple Pay, iTunes, iCloud and others. If you don't want to create an account right now, select "Set up later in Settings" and then "Don't use." Or create a username and password right now, additionally answering some simple questions;
  2. Setting up additional services. Optionally, if desired, the user can calibrate geolocation (determine the current location), configure voice assistant Siri, the True Tone function on iPhones 8, 10 and higher, consent or refusal to share device diagnostic reports with Apple, choose the type of interface display, etc. It is not necessary to configure this; you can always find these services in “Settings”;
  3. Last step. Click on the “Start work” button.

Activation via iTunes

Another method of activating an Apple device is to turn it on for further work through the iTunes utility. The multifunctional program allows you to organize space, purchase and download content, produce backup or deleting data. It can be downloaded for free on the official Apple website. For the following instructions, you will not need a PC and a USB cable.


Restoring data from backup if necessary

Everything is simple here: when complete removal Make a backup copy of your data, and then, when setting up a new gadget, select “Restore from iCloud copy.” Log in with your ID and find the most recent backup in the list. Recovery may take several minutes, and the process must not be interrupted!

Activation errors and how to solve them

If the activation process fails, check the following:

  1. Problems with the modem or router. Perhaps the whole point lies in the lack of Internet access wireless network or the gadget is unplugged. Check Wi-Fi functionality on other devices;
  2. SIM integrity. Make sure that the SIM card has not been damaged (especially in cases where the card was cut with a special tool). Perhaps the contacts were erased due to the SIM being outdated. Check if it is installed correctly;
  3. Long wait for an answer. The response from Apple servers may take some time (depending on the company's workload and data transfer speed). Don't worry if your phone can't get permission to use your current operator for a few minutes. You should sound the alarm if the wait takes more than an hour;
  4. Reboot. Roll back your progress by entering your details again. Just hold down the “Power” button to turn it off, all entered information will be erased;
  5. Alternative method. If you were unable to launch the gadget using the first method described, then try doing it through iTunes.

If for some reason the phone freezes and does not respond, then you should contact Apple service or a service center for diagnostics. But in general, the process of activating an iPhone is not complicated and you cannot confuse any items or buttons here. On most Apple devices, the procedure is the same, so after activating the device once, you can do it the next time without any instructions.


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