Thedelldays Posted 13 February, 2010 Share Posted 13 February, 2010 my iphone turned itself off today..and now wont come back on..even when plugged in on charge...it seems dead anyone else had this problem and sorted it out..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 13 February, 2010 Share Posted 13 February, 2010 My daughter's friend's iPhone did it whilst I was jailbreaking it for her. Needless to say she was less than impressed. I shall ask her tomorrow how she fixed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 14 February, 2010 Author Share Posted 14 February, 2010 sorted..has decided to turn on this morning cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 17 February, 2010 Share Posted 17 February, 2010 When this happens just holding the home and on/off button simultaneously usually works. Sometimes it completely f*cks up and you have to do a complete restore through itunes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLove Posted 17 February, 2010 Share Posted 17 February, 2010 What Saint Clark Said is the official answer from Apple as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 17 February, 2010 Share Posted 17 February, 2010 I had a similar problem only yesterday. My battery had drained in seconds and without warning although it was fully charged only an hour previously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLove Posted 18 February, 2010 Share Posted 18 February, 2010 I had a similar problem only yesterday. My battery had drained in seconds and without warning although it was fully charged only an hour previously! have u installed the latest software as this does fix battery issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countysaint Posted 18 March, 2010 Share Posted 18 March, 2010 I am having probs with my downloaded Apps. When I tap them they breifly appear then go back to the main page! Anyone else had this problem and fixed it? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLove Posted 18 March, 2010 Share Posted 18 March, 2010 I am having probs with my downloaded Apps. When I tap them they breifly appear then go back to the main page! Anyone else had this problem and fixed it? Cheers Are u using the latest iPhone software. Secondly have you fully switched off and back on the phone sometimes it means a memory issue and needs a reboot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countysaint Posted 18 March, 2010 Share Posted 18 March, 2010 Hi JL Yes I only just bought the Iphone 3gs two weeks ago and downloaded the latest i tunes so I would think that the phone would be using the latest software since its last sync. I have turned it off and on several times since the issue developed but now I cant get any of the downloaded apps to work. would be greatful for any tips on how to resolve this though. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 18 March, 2010 Share Posted 18 March, 2010 Use iTunes to return it to factory spec and start over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countysaint Posted 18 March, 2010 Share Posted 18 March, 2010 Thanks Ponty Any idea why this might of happened and by returning it to the factory settings do I lose anything that I have put onto it? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 19 March, 2010 Share Posted 19 March, 2010 You can back up your photos and that on iTunes first (I'm sure, though I've never bothered tbh) or just drag them to a folder on the PC. Obviously any music, apps, etc. are on iTunes and will reload when it syncs anyway - assuming they actually go anywhere when it restores. I'm guessing that, like any other PC, it's just got its knickers in a knot through constantly loading applications without restarting the device after each installation. If the restore doesn't cure it then there might be a firmware/hardware issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mewsta Posted 19 March, 2010 Share Posted 19 March, 2010 County, I have the same problem from time to time... a Sync with iTunes seems to cure it as opposed to a full restore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essruu Posted 19 March, 2010 Share Posted 19 March, 2010 I am having probs with my downloaded Apps. When I tap them they breifly appear then go back to the main page! Anyone else had this problem and fixed it? Cheers County, I have the same problem from time to time... a Sync with iTunes seems to cure it as opposed to a full restore. You don't need to sync or connect to iTunes or anything to rectify this. You will find that it only does this on 3rd Party Apps, not any of the pre-installed Apps. It's to do with how the device does a check that it's a validly installed and authorised App. All you need to do is launch the App Store, then install a new App (any free one will do) and it will re-authorise all of the Apps. You can then delete the newly installed App (or not) if you don't want it. A sync with iTunes has the same result because it's automatically checking/authorising the iPhone, but if you're away from your computer then just install an App! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mewsta Posted 19 March, 2010 Share Posted 19 March, 2010 Cheers Essruu, I wasn't aware of that... will do it from now on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countysaint Posted 19 March, 2010 Share Posted 19 March, 2010 You don't need to sync or connect to iTunes or anything to rectify this. You will find that it only does this on 3rd Party Apps, not any of the pre-installed Apps. It's to do with how the device does a check that it's a validly installed and authorised App. All you need to do is launch the App Store, then install a new App (any free one will do) and it will re-authorise all of the Apps. You can then delete the newly installed App (or not) if you don't want it. A sync with iTunes has the same result because it's automatically checking/authorising the iPhone, but if you're away from your computer then just install an App! A big thanks to all you guys for your help on this one as it has been bugging the hell out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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