Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
iPhone 4, iOS 4
I just had this issue after I dropped it off my lap onto carpet. Open the back, remove the shield in the top left, then remove the ribbons for the digitizer (the 2 around the top middle), then put them back and replace the shield. Worked for my phone maybe it'll work for you..
I have the white iphone 4s and black screen happened to me. I could still hear sounds but couldn't see anything and resetting wouldn't work. I plugged it into my computer and it worked!!!
Press and hold bothe your home and power button at the same time for about 15-20 seconds till the apple logo appears ..
I have the same issue
1.My iPhone4 instantly power gone 3times or 4 may be.(but battery 90% still remaining)
2.i tried power on button but it not turn on.
3.i tried get DFU mode but its not work.
4.it only turn on i plugged usb cable to phone.
5.then i tried restore to new ios 5.1 but problem was the same.
6.this problem not always effect me.one time per day may be.
7.battery life also good.2g usage 2days like.
is that reason for this multiple clicks....?
This sort of thing happens when there is a issue with the phone and it goes into recovery mode to stop any damage happening to the device i think as this has happened to me a couple of times when i have accidently dropped my iphone 🙂
[Will loose any data/information on iPhone during this process]
"Make sure Computer and iTunes is up to date"
Open iTunes on the computer>Sign in if needed>Plug in the USB cord to the computer "Without the iPhone">Hold down the Home button and then plug iPhone into the computer>Continue to hold the home button until iTunes prompts restore device.
This is going to restore your device back to the original factory settings.
Setup iPhone as New:
[Try device for a few days - if all well - "got a backup - restore from back up - no back up sorry will have to continue to use as is"]
If you are still unable to get the device to work properly contact Apple Support or make your own Apple Retail appointment online to see what an Apple Retail Store near you can do.
Thanks it really worked, tried all the reboot 10sec, 2 min, 5 min, plug unplug but oncve is on black screen then there is no way that the pc recognizes the iphone.
Had the tools from previous battery change, so when i read it gave me confidence not to damage the phone while disconnecting suddenly the battery flex.
In the end it was the only thing that work, and no damage to the phone. (reboot from holding and home button did not do anything to my phone)
Is the first time the phone crashes like that, previous times, had manage to do the reboot normally without unplugging the battery.
hope it helps for you guys.
Warning: try this as your last option (only if normal reboot does not work)🙂
Had the same problem... I connected the phone to itunes via lap and presses home and power key simultaniously formore than 15 seconds... Then it got right.. now it works.....
Thanks Zare - worked for me too 🙂
My phone is buzzing but has black screen and i have tried everything to re-boot - so I have no choice but to go back factory settings from my PC- Apple ID is good but Itunes has message that says it is not connected with that account?? Can I do factory setting any other way. I don't care if I get info that was on phone. I am so frustrated now, I just want it to ring and be able to take calls
Regarding the Black Screen problem, see this Apple Support post it has solutions:
dear sir/mam,
i am k shyam sunder an user of iphone4 ,so my request is my phone going on dead or screen is blank
so plz give me support for my phone will start again.
Thanks & Regards
shyam
Thanks Zare. I had same problem and your fix worked like magic.
thank you SO much, I actually love you!
iPhone 4 Black Screen will not reboot
