iPhone 16 Pro not turning on

Currently dealing with the same issue. I woke up and my phone will not turn on. I've tried several things. The logo will pop up, then disappear and will just keep doing that. I've tried plugging it in and that also does not work. Just bought this phone brand new last week. I've got a busy day and no phone. writing this from my MacBook. smh.

This happened to my iPhone 16 pro today, still not on. The apple logo comes up and then goes right back to off. I have had this phone a week, this is ridiculous. A force restart is not working either, I did have it charging over night as well and tried charging it again but still nothing. Apple…you need to get it together!

Your device may be in dfu-mode(device firmware update). Conmect your device to a mbp. The system may ask you whether it should reset your device, or tell you to download some extra software (also look underneath the running window). Tick the reset button. The system will do the rest. If this does not provide the solution for you, you may have to make an appointment with the genius bar at the nearest apple store.

I’ve found a solution, quickly press and release the volume up button, then quickly press and release the volume down button and then press and hold the right button until the apple logo shows up. This seems to be working, hope it helps. And I hope apple fixes this bug soon, as I think it happens as a software issue with the 18.1 update.

Hi,

I searched on my mac for the issue i had this morning; I'm glad to see that many others are experiencing this. I had shut down my iphone 16 multiple times prior to this, but this morning, I have been unable to turn my phone on. I am planning on going to verizon today to ask about my bill changes, so I might just ask for an older phone. Has anyone's problem resolved?

ReidKHesterPh.D. wrote:

18.1.1 is a new update to be installed tonight but no mention of this issue in the description of it.

Apple often doesn't list what bug fixes an update may bring, so that's not surprising. They usually just release updates, which fix things, without any fanfare about what they may be fixing.

So… I found a solution. Apparently the 16 needs a 20V power plug. It doesn’t work enough on the 15V to give it enough power to power it up.

doesn’t make sense but they plugged it in at the Apple Store and it magically turned on.

Hope it’s not just a way of them selling the new plug to me

This morning, my iPhone 16 pro would not turn back on after being charged overnight. I turned it off to not be disturbed. I did the steps of up and down buttons then held the right button. As I read many posts, I retried the steps but held the right button for more than 15 seconds and then it turned on. Thanks everybody but it seems to be a problem regardless. Apple, please create a fix!

Lilisbuddy wrote:

I have used the Apple site to contact to report problems, but it says that they will not reply unless they have a specific reason to contact you. Additionally, I saw an article on MacWorld about an issue with iMac M1 screen issues that they called a time bomb waiting to happen. As an owner of an iMac M1, I contacted the editor on 11/26 commenting that I have not had this issue yet ( hopefully I won't since the warranty is long gone ) but since he wrote an article about a problem, that maybe he should look into this iPhone 16 start up issue. I sent a link to this discussion, but to date, I did not receive a reply from the MacWorld editor or have I seen anything on the MacWorld site about our startup issue.

You probably haven't seen ANY articles about this issue on iPhone, because out of the millions upon millions upon millions of iPhone 16 Pro's in the hands of users, the numbers of people who may be having an issue are infinitesimally small. That doesn't mean you or others aren't having an issue. But the vast majority of iPhone 16 Pro owners are out there enjoying their phones, without issue and not posting on a forum.

Anyone who is having an issue like this, needs to schedule an appointment at their Apple Store Genius Bar.

Happening to me for the first time with a 16 Pro I've had since October -- force restarting (tap volume up, tap volume down, hold power button) doesn't seem to work no matter how long I hold the buttons -- the phone turned off when it ran out of charge and it doesn't seem to be charging with either the original apple usbc charger with original apple wall plug, nor my macbook's USBC charger nor its magsafe charger, macbook doesn't recognize the phone, it just seems for all intents and purposes to be dead...

One can do the force start and yes, it eventually turns on. Sometimes after 2-3 tries and sometimes after 40. The point is, WHY should we have to go through this time consuming and frustrating endeavor? Apple Store, the first time I went in a month ago, acted as though they didn’t know this was a problem. They have all been aware of this since the iPhone 16 was released. Also according to the numerous posts, it is all types of 16 and it doesn’t matter how one transferred data from previous phone or if it’s plugged in to charger or not, they still have this problem if one powers off their phone. Not every time, but one time is too many and Apple needs to fix it or recall these phones! Stop selling them.

Follow the directions in this and for the last step, KEEP HOLDING the side power button for however long it takes for the Apple Logo to appear --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (CA)

Also you really don't need to power off an iPhone. I can't remember the last time I completely shut down my iPhone. It doesn't provide any tangible benefit. You should charge your iPhone when you go to bed with it powered on, connected to Wifi, with Optimized Battery Charging enabled and iCloud backup turned on. It's the best way to preserve your iPhone.

Enricoboussier wrote:

Same thing just happened to me today - the iPhone 16 PRO won't switch on no matter how long I keep the right button pressed - The battery was probably around 80% when it happened - Anyone at APPLE can pick this up? Thank God I had a space old iPhone 12 Pro in my bag which I am now using but this is extremely disappointing for a device worth 1,500 USD!

You need to Force Restart your iPhone. Just holding the side button won't turn it back on. Follow these directions and for the final step, KEEP HOLDING the side power button for however long it takes for the Apple Logo to appear --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (CA)

i had the same problem this morning. ( Iphone 16 pro)

1. had charged it overnight, powered off .
2. with a 25w samsung charger.

In the morning the phone was dead.

Solution : voice up voice down and FOR about 25 SECONDS power on. Dont be afraid for more, it will power on.

Problem solved.

As a first time apple user I'm wondering if it's a warning for some hardware error or some hardware malfunction. Does anyone have an answer to this question?

Corgirl wrote:

So the forced reset that everyone is talking about; is it up, down, and on simultaneously or in a row.?

In a row.

• Tap and quickly release volume up
• Then tap and quickly release volume down
• Then tap and KEEP holding the side power button. Don't let go until you see the Apple Logo (it will show the swipe to power off, don't let go. The screen will go dark, don't let go. ONLY let go when you see the Apple Logo, which could take what seems like a LONG TIME to appear.