iOS 6 update killed my iPhone 4S what do I do?

reset the phone: hold the home button and on/off switch simultaneously past the point of turning off the phone, and don't let go until the Apple logo appears. May take up to 30 seconds or so.

Mine too. Phone wont reset no matter how long I hold down the button, ARGgggggghh

Thanks. Had the same problem. Did a complete fresh restore to iOS 6 earlier today on my 4S. Was running fine for about 7 or 8 hours, then suddenly the phone just shut off spontaneously (I'm suspecting some sort of crash somewhere).

A reset brought it back to life for me. I had to hold the power and home button down for about 15 seconds before Apple logo appeared.

Here's hoping it was just a one time occurance.

On 5.1.1 I had this problem repeatedly. The phone would shutdown and I'd have to follow the same procedure to get it back up and running. I was being lazy and just tolerated it, so I can't really help you.

I have the same issue. When it was upgrading to iOS6, I wasn't watching it the how process, but it turns out to be bricked not response to any button.

The first time home + power buton reset works

everything work, except the some icon have the edge wrongly cornered, I mean the cornner has some abnorma display issue,

then the wifi stop working

then the second time black screen, now event reset didn't work, The recovery mode either

Try this - http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/f/Iphone-Stuck-At-Apple-Logo.htm

http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/f/Iphone-Stuck-At-Apple-Logo.htm

Same problem😠

FIX !!!! via this link: thanks to my son @Theo 🙂😝

Via this website http://ipswdownload.com

Iphone 4S in Recovey Mode Plug your iPhone

"Use the following steps to check which version of firmware is installed on your device. TapSettings > Tap General > Tap About > Your current running iOS firmware will be listed next to Version.

Updating or Restoring Your Device with New iOS Firmware (IPSW) Files

Restoring your device will delete all data and content, including videos, songs, photos, contacts, and other information, and will restore all settings to their factory condition. Updating your device doesn't affect your content, settings or other information. In either case, I recommended that you back-up your content in iTunes before beginning the process.

After downloading the desired firmware, connect the device to your computer and select it in iTunes. Mac users hold down the Option key, while Windows users should hold down the Shiftkey. Then click on the Update or Restore button, select the IPSW file you recently downloaded and click Choose. Your device should now begin to update. Take note that certain browsers may change the ipsw-file into a zip-file. If this should occur, just rename it to end in .ipsw and iTunes will recognize it."

Hope it will help.

Miss DL

Mine is completely dead too. Have the 4s, made the update this morning from about 730am - 830am and iOS 6 worked fine for a few hours until around 1130 when I pulled my phone out of my pocket and found it dead. I've held down the home and power button to reset for a full 2 minutes and nothing happens. Doesn't matter if I plug it into a wall outlet or my laptop. Still nothing. Help!

me too chrisksmith! it's unrestorable. this is not cool. 😠

You know what I heard works, chrisksmith? Switching to an Android phone like the Galaxy S3 is supposed to solve all Apple-related problems. I've been told it also increases your overall street cred with...anyone. Maybe you should ask for one as a Chanukah gift this year..

@chrisksmith

Did you try only the power button ? I've held down only the power button for a minute then the Apple logo appeared before to jumped on recovery mode. ..

Just tried and no luck. Held down just the power button for 2 full minutes with zero response. Just an expensive paper weight for now. 😟

Perhaps try this (from http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802). Probably want to start at step 6 if you feel that you've done the previous steps exactly as described.

Will not turn on, or will not turn on unless connected to power

1. Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
2. Check if the Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) in the headset jack or dock connector is activated or there are signs of corrosion or debris. Learn more about LCIs.
3. Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
4. After at least 15 minutes, if:
   • The home screen appears: The iPhone should be working. Continue charging it until it is completely charged and you see this battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen . Then unplug the phone from power. If it immediately turns off, seek service.
   • The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
   • If something other than the Home screen or Low Battery screen appears on the display, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
5. If the iPhone did not turn on, try resetting it while connected to the iPhone USB power adapter. To reset, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until either the Apple logo or the battery symbol appears.
   • If the display turns on, go to step 4.
   • If the display remains black, go to next step.
6. Restore the iPhone. Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the iPhone and indicates that it is in recovery mode, attempt to restore the iPhone. If the iPhone doesn't appear in iTunes or if you have difficulties in restoring the iPhone, see this article (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808) for further assistance.
7. If restoring the iPhone resolved the issue, go to step 4. If restoring the iPhone did not solve the issue, seek service.