If your iPhone 5S suddenly won’t turn on, don’t panic. There are several troubleshooting steps you can try to get your device back up and running.
Press and Hold the Home and Sleep Buttons
The first thing to try is a simple reset. Press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears on the screen. This can help restart your iPhone if it’s frozen or unresponsive.
Charge the iPhone 5S
If the reset doesn’t work, the issue may be a drained battery. Connect your iPhone 5S to a wall charger and let it charge for at least 15 minutes. Once it has enough juice, try turning it on again.
Restore in Recovery Mode
If your iPhone 5S still won’t power on, you may need to restore it in Recovery Mode. Here’s how:
How to Restore iPhone 5S in Recovery Mode
1. Connect your iPhone 5S to a computer with iTunes installed.
2. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
3. In iTunes, select your iPhone 5S and click “Restore” to reinstall the iOS software.
This will erase all data on your device, so be sure to back up your important information first.