iPhone 17pro won't turn on

My iPhone 17pro won't turn on, or charge after battery draining completely. No battery low sign, no apple logo, just a plain black screen. I tried both, charging with the cable, as well as wireless charging. Has anyone else experienced this? What could be the issue?

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 25, 2025 11:49 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2026 9:20 PM

A black screen after the battery drains completely is a common but stressful issue. Here is an Apple support's tip you can try: If your iPhone won't turn on or the screen is black - Apple Support. Besides, these steps may help you:

1. Force Restart: This is the most effective first step and won't affect your data. First, you should press and quickly release the Volume Up and Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button. Don't let go until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.

2. Thorough Charging: You mentioned trying this, but the method is key. Please use an official Apple-certified wall adapter and cable, and leave the iPhone charging for at least one full hour. A deeply depleted battery can take a long time to show signs of life. Trying a different cable/adapter is also a good idea to rule out faulty accessories.

3. Connect to a Computer (Recovery Mode): If it's still a black screen, connect it to your Mac (using Finder) or PC (using iTunes). While connected, perform another force restart as described in step 1, but do not release the side button when the Apple logo appears. Keep holding it until you see the recovery mode screen (an image of a computer and a cable). Your computer should then offer two options: "Update" or "Restore". You should choose "Update" first, as it attempts to reinstall iOS without erasing your data.


If none of these steps work, it may be a more persistent software issue or a hardware problem that requires professional service. You can ask apple aupport for help.

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Mar 24, 2026 9:20 PM in response to A_kokwa

A black screen after the battery drains completely is a common but stressful issue. Here is an Apple support's tip you can try: If your iPhone won't turn on or the screen is black - Apple Support. Besides, these steps may help you:

1. Force Restart: This is the most effective first step and won't affect your data. First, you should press and quickly release the Volume Up and Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button. Don't let go until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.

2. Thorough Charging: You mentioned trying this, but the method is key. Please use an official Apple-certified wall adapter and cable, and leave the iPhone charging for at least one full hour. A deeply depleted battery can take a long time to show signs of life. Trying a different cable/adapter is also a good idea to rule out faulty accessories.

3. Connect to a Computer (Recovery Mode): If it's still a black screen, connect it to your Mac (using Finder) or PC (using iTunes). While connected, perform another force restart as described in step 1, but do not release the side button when the Apple logo appears. Keep holding it until you see the recovery mode screen (an image of a computer and a cable). Your computer should then offer two options: "Update" or "Restore". You should choose "Update" first, as it attempts to reinstall iOS without erasing your data.


If none of these steps work, it may be a more persistent software issue or a hardware problem that requires professional service. You can ask apple aupport for help.

Mar 24, 2026 11:16 PM in response to Rachelly_09

Rachelly_09 wrote:

A black screen after the battery drains completely is a common but stressful issue. Here is an Apple support's tip you can try: If your iPhone won't turn on or the screen is black - Apple Support. Besides, these steps may help you:
1. Force Restart: This is the most effective first step and won't affect your data. First, you should press and quickly release the Volume Up and Down button. Then, press and hold the Side button. Don't let go until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
2. Thorough Charging: You mentioned trying this, but the method is key. Please use an official Apple-certified wall adapter and cable, and leave the iPhone charging for at least one full hour. A deeply depleted battery can take a long time to show signs of life. Trying a different cable/adapter is also a good idea to rule out faulty accessories.
3. Connect to a Computer (Recovery Mode): If it's still a black screen, connect it to your Mac (using Finder) or PC (using iTunes). While connected, perform another force restart as described in step 1, but do not release the side button when the Apple logo appears. Keep holding it until you see the recovery mode screen (an image of a computer and a cable). Your computer should then offer two options: "Update" or "Restore". You should choose "Update" first, as it attempts to reinstall iOS without erasing your data.
 If the "Update" fails and you're considering "Restore" (which erases all data), you might first try a system repair tool to fix iPhone issues.
If none of these steps work, it may be a more persistent software issue or a hardware problem that requires professional service. You can contact Apple support.

btw, Apple Support may be useful.

Nov 26, 2025 12:21 AM in response to A_kokwa

  1. Follow the Apple article to resolve the issue --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen ...
  2. If not resolved; please follow the steps in the following link for support with this issue: If your iOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly
  3. You still see a black screen after charging, force restarting, following the steps in this article.
    1. You see a black screen, but you can hear alerts, sounds, and vibrations.
    2. The screen remains black, but the device chirps when you unmute it and connect it to power.
    3. Your screen is on, but it doesn't respond when you tap, slide, or try other gestures. 
    4. You can't force your device to restart because a button is broken or stuck.
    5. Your device is stuck on the Apple logo, displays a solid color, or isn't recognized in iTunes.
    6. Contact Apple Support to set up service if you have any of the above issues:
  4. Please follow the steps in the following Apple Video for support with this issue:



If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.

Jan 17, 2026 1:50 AM in response to MauiAppleUser

MauiAppleUser wrote:

Mine as well, had the brand new phone for less than a month. Died for the first time today & Im on hour 3 of no luck. I’ve tried all methods of force restart & using other cords, as a small business owner with only one device to communicate, please let me know if there’s another method to fix this. I’m freaking out.

As a business owner you should have retained a spare device. Or AppleCare+ would have provided rapid replacement

Mar 4, 2026 1:36 PM in response to A_kokwa

I hate my new phone. I am travelling and trying to take a simple photo, and the phone makes a different decision of what I want and I miss the shot. Also, I actually dislike where the photo button it is. I hit it by mistake all the time. Now the phone is drained completely, and neither cable or wireless charging is working. Helppppppppp!

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