{"id":557080,"date":"2026-04-29T14:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/557080\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:46:13","slug":"iphone-17-wont-turn-on-after-dying-try-this-workaround","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/557080\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 17 won’t turn on after dying? Try this workaround"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dhruv Bhutani \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n

TL;DR<\/p>\n

Some iPhone 17 users report their phones don\u2019t turn on immediately after fully draining, with multiple cases surfacing online.
\nThere\u2019s no official fix yet, but leaving the phone on charge longer or using MagSafe or wired charging has helped some users.
\nThe issue appears to be software-related, meaning a future update could potentially resolve it, though Apple hasn\u2019t confirmed anything yet.<\/p>\n

A smartphone is supposed to take battery anxiety off your mind, especially in the long run. But if you\u2019ve used an iPhone for years<\/a>, you\u2019ll know that hasn\u2019t always been the case. Unless you\u2019re on a Pro or Pro Max model, battery life has often been just about manageable.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why recent reports of some iPhone 17 units not turning on immediately after a full discharge don\u2019t feel entirely out of the blue. A new report by 9to5Mac<\/a>\u00a0highlights the issue, and it\u2019s not an isolated case either. Several Reddit users<\/a> have described similar experiences, suggesting this might be more than just a one-off glitch.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, my own experience hasn\u2019t matched that. I\u2019m currently using an iPhone 17<\/a>, and just yesterday, I let it drain completely before plugging it in. It powered back on within a minute or two, without any fuss. For context, I\u2019m not particularly careful about my charging habits either. I don\u2019t follow a strict 20% to 80% cycle, and I\u2019m using a third-party cable most of the time. So far, I haven\u2019t run into this issue myself, but given the number of reports, it\u2019s definitely something to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

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There isn\u2019t an official fix yet, but a few workarounds seem to be helping. The report\u00a0mentions that plugging the device into a MagSafe charger for around 15 minutes brought it back to life. Some Reddit users have reported similar results with wireless charging.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, not everyone has had the same luck. One Reddit user reported<\/a> that their iPhone remained unresponsive for nearly 10 hours, even while plugged in. It eventually powered on after being connected to a wall adapter using an Apple charger. That suggests patience might be key here. Leaving the phone on charge for longer than usual, whether wired or wireless, seems to improve the chances of it booting up again.<\/p>\n

Right now, it\u2019s hard to pin down a specific cause, but it feels like a software issue. That\u2019s usually good news, because it means a fix could arrive through a software update. For now, though, Apple hasn\u2019t officially acknowledged the problem, so we\u2019ll have to wait and see how this unfolds.<\/p>\n

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