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Battery died, now phone will not power back on after charging...

So the wife and I were out eating and my phone died. Came home, plugged it up and there was no red led charge indicator..... waited..... and waited.... it's been an hour now, still nothing. If I hold power the capacitive buttons just flash white and go off.
Any ideas on how to bring this thing back to life?.... I purchased from Amazon 2 weeks again and really need a phone now as I have no other phone.

Make sure you are using the original wall charger that comes with the phone.
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Press the power button for 2-3 seconds and let go, wait about 5 seconds for it to turn on.....or press and hold volume down and power until the lights blink 6 times then release ONLY the power button. Hold volume button until screen turns on, then using the volume buttons highlight fastboot, press power button to select, then highlight reboot and press power again that'll get u going again
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You will need to replace your phone. Search the forums and you will find a thread or two about this same problem. I had to return my phone because of the same exact problem. The only solution is to completely let the battery die and then recharge for 30 minutes to an hour and then the phone should turn on. But I highly recommend you get it exchanged because the next time you use it, it will suddenly turn off while there is still some battery left and you will have to let the battery die.

same problem. gotta get htc to replace dat shiet.

Leave it on the charger for several hours, wall charger not USB, and see if it helps.
Could be various things. But one thing that has happened to some people, on various Android phones, is that the battery voltage may have dropped too low. Not zero, but too low for the phone to take a charge. In that case, there is no way to bring the battery back to life, except with special battery meters with a "boost" function (which most of use don't have access to). Leaving it on the wall charger has brought phones back for a few people. Its a longshot, but can't hurt.
Safety circuit is supposed to prevent voltage from dropping too low like this. But its not fail safe.
I know that is not what the OP is doing, just a sidenote: Some people will suggest draining the phone until it shuts down to calibrate the battery meter Its a poor idea, for the reason that the safety circuit may not always work properly. When calibrating the meter, its more than sufficient to drain to 10-20%. The meter is not that accurate anyway, and draining to zero doesn't make it any more accurate than 10-20%.

i tried that all, letting it die. letting it charge, everything.

Press and hold the power button while plugging the charger in
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didnt work. but when i plug it in to windows, i still get apx

swordsx48 said:
didnt work. but when i plug it in to windows, i still get apx
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This happened to my EVO 3d and had to be replaced.
Other than trying a ruu back to stock I'm out of ideas
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It comes up as apx? Have u tried
Adb devices
and
fastboot devices
While plugged in to see if either recognize it??
if one of them do than this should be a simple fix.
If adb recognizes it then
adb reboot
If fastboot recognizes it do
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot

i tried adb devices and fastboot devices while plugged in and neither recognize it you gave me a sliver of hope

swordsx48 said:
didnt work. but when i plug it in to windows, i still get apx
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Apx mode is tegra thing. Wrong forum.
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sorry,i was googling and came across this thread and didnt notice.

swordsx48 said:
sorry,i was googling and came across this thread and didnt notice.
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No worries.

Mine did the same thing. Went 100% dead. After a few random reboots the days leading up, it finally went off when I noticed it had really low battery. Never to come back on.
Not even getting the red light at the top so put it in for a repair through my Telco (Telstra), (who are apparently the authorised repairer for HTC in Aus) and the mainboard was replaced. Got it back a week later fixed.
Phone had been unlocked through HTCDev but had no issues with warranty. Obviously a hardware fault as couldn't even boot.

on other phones i find using a charger that doesn't have a removable usb cable works well, and don't try to charge it from the computer.

monstermm said:
Mine did the same thing. Went 100% dead. After a few random reboots the days leading up, it finally went off when I noticed it had really low battery. Never to come back on.
Not even getting the red light at the top so put it in for a repair through my Telco (Telstra), (who are apparently the authorised repairer for HTC in Aus) and the mainboard was replaced. Got it back a week later fixed.
Phone had been unlocked through HTCDev but had no issues with warranty. Obviously a hardware fault as couldn't even boot.
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after one hour of wall-plugging, the unit gains some heat around the camera, but no signs of charging...damn, guess I have to ask for replacement...
eh...did you root/unlock bootloader/flash roms?
I'm kinda worried that Rogers will give me a hassle for that...although it's a battery problem...
nvm...need to work on my reading skills...so unlocking bootloader is fine....

[Help]Brick ?

HI Guys
Got a One S with a s3 cpu bootloader unlocked.
Today I let the phone on and wait until it discharges totally. Then I plug it using the charger.
What a surprise, the led turn orange during 2s and then turn off and nothing more happends. I stay like that during 2 hours just in case it is charging anyway.
But not, i can't power it on.
When i press the power button, nothing
When I press it during 10s, the screen flashes and nothing more...
I can't even boot on the recovery.
Feel free to share your ideas, thoughts...
in one word helppppp
Thanks

sounds dead :crying:
does adb recognize it
btw you are in the One S Forum

rugmankc said:
sounds daed :crying:
does adb recognize it
btw you are in the One S Forum
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by S3 i meant s3 cpu thx
Think will see with waranty if it works

Oh, sorry--misunderstood
Good Luck on resolving it--

So is adb recognised ?
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nope

doesn't look good
guess i am not a big fan of letting the phone run down to zero, although wouldn't think that would brick it

sounds like a charger problem. the orange LED shouldn't turn off if it's continue charging. Try another charger or charger with higher capacity. (i.e, iPad 10W charger)

UNfortunatly tried 2 different charger and usb from pc.
No change

Must be perm brick
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[Q] How do I know my HOX battery is dead?

Phone doesn't charge (usb pc , charger ac outlet). No red lights. Did all buttons combinations with no luck. It gets warm by the back camera area when plug to ac outlet but battery stays cold. How to know? Motherboard or battery.

Sounds like a brick what does windows recognize the phone as?
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loro1575 said:
Phone doesn't charge (usb pc , charger ac outlet). No red lights. Did all buttons combinations with no luck. It gets warm by the back camera area when plug to ac outlet but battery stays cold. How to know? Motherboard or battery.
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Did you do anything to cause this condition (flash anything, RUU), or did it just happen on its own? Is the phone modded or stock?
Leave the phone plugged to the wall charger (not computer) for several hours (overnight) and try to power on again. Try both power on button combos:
1) regular power-on: holding power for a few seconds, then releasing
2) bootloader: hold power button and vol down, then release power button, but keep pressing vol down, until bootloader comes up, or you're convinced nothing is happening
Don't know what you mean by "Did all button combinations", and I don't like when people say vague stuff like this. The 2 combos above are the only ones you should be trying. Power and vol up puts the phone in Qualcomm download mode, which is not a good idea.

loro1575 said:
Phone doesn't charge (usb pc , charger ac outlet). No red lights. Did all buttons combinations with no luck. It gets warm by the back camera area when plug to ac outlet but battery stays cold. How to know? Motherboard or battery.
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Phone is stock and locked. No custom roms ever. Sorry if the buttons things hurt someones feelings. I just want an answer to my question. how to know?

31ken31 said:
Sounds like a brick what does windows recognize the phone as?
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Not recognized by computer.

We understand that you want an answer to your question, but in order for us to do that you must provide as much detailed information as possible, your initial post was quite vague. Do as Redpoint suggested and have the phone plugged into a wall outlet overnight, try the button combinations he listed, and report back tomorrow.
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timmaaa said:
We understand that you want an answer to your question, but in order for us to do that you must provide as much detailed information as possible, your initial post was quite vague. Do as Redpoint suggested and have the phone plugged into a wall outlet overnight, try the button combinations he listed, and report back tomorrow.
Sent from my Evita
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Did all you said. Left the phone plugged for 48 hours, plugged it in my pc for 24 hours (no charging, not recognized) drivers installed, button combinations (hold power button and vol down, holding power for a few seconds, then releasing). Phone won't charge nor power on. This problem was after charging it and power it off by the power button.

So when you connect it to your pc it doesn't make a connection sound or show up as QHSUSB_DLOAD in device manager?
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loro1575 said:
Phone is stock and locked. No custom roms ever. Sorry if the buttons things hurt someones feelings. I just want an answer to my question. how to know?
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You didn't "hurt my feelings". But if you want us to help properly, you need to be specific as to what you tried (not just say "I tried all the button combos" which means nearly nothing). And the one button combo for Qualcomm Download Mode is one you do not want to try.
Try to power on (regular and bootloader) while the phone is plugged to the charger. There was at least one user here that was able to get into bootloader this way, when for some reason it would not while unplugged. There is no rhyme or reason to this. But anything is worth a try at this point, right?
If the phone still will not power on, or even show a charge LED after being on the wall charger (don't charge on the computer, it doesn't provide enough juice) for several hours, you're pretty much out of luck.

Since you said you haven't done anything to your phone, meaning rooting it, S-OFF etc. What's stopping you from getting a warranty replacement?
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Sluff said:
Since you said you haven't done anything to your phone, meaning rooting it, S-OFF etc. What's stopping you from getting a warranty replacement?
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If the phone is still under warranty, this is what I would recommend. Some One X's have simply given up the ghost lately due to hardware failure of whatever reason.

Samsung galaxy s6 completely dead. Will not power on or charge

Hey guys, So i was using my Samsung Galkaxy S6 one day when the screen went dead. Now it will not turn on or charge, I have tried using 3 different chargers and tried to use all of the button combinations to reset it and boot it into all the different modes. I have even tried to just let it charge for half a day but nothing. Does anyone know whats wrong with it, whether i can save it or if i'll have to get a replacement? I have emailed Samsung but they still haven't replied yet. It is running stock android not rooted and when i plug the charger in the device gets warm but will not turn on or show any signs of life
Cheers everyone x

Try POWER + VOLUME DOWN

CRiSTiANVASiLE said:
Try POWER + VOLUME DOWN
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Like i said in my post I have tried every button combination including Volume down + Power button. Thanks for the thought though

When you plug it into the computer does the computer see it ?
If yes, then your screen may need replacing. If No there maybe a problem on your motherboard.

Cosmic Blue said:
When you plug it into the computer does the computer see it ?
If yes, then your screen may need replacing. If No there maybe a problem on your motherboard.
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The computer does not recognise it either. What you said about the motherboard must be the problem then. Do you have any idea how the motherboard could have been damaged and whether it was a hardware failure or my fault?

Easy on the MB replacement! They're the most expensive thing on the phone. Try the USB port/daughter board 1st. About $6 on eBay. After that if no joy- have to swap in a power amplifier. Here's a link how to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x__8r-UiCSo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Not fun but might be necessary. I'll bet it's not your MB.

Won't turn on - Orange blinking LED

Hi,
My HTC U11 won't turn on. It was left unused during some time.
When I plugged it with the charger, the LED is blinking orange. I let the phone like this for 2-3 hours, unplugged it and try to turn it on, but it didn't work. Please help.
Thanks in advance

shubham puri4488 said:
Hi,
My HTC U11 won't turn on. It was left unused during some time.
When I plugged it with the charger, the LED is blinking orange. I let the phone like this for 2-3 hours, unplugged it and try to turn it on, but it didn't work. Please help.
Thanks in advance
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Try the below link , it should help you. Usually holding power and volume down key at the same time works. Then once in the down load mode using the volume down key navigate to the reboot menu and push the power key. Hth
https://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-...do-i-reboot-phone-using-hardware-buttons.html

Hello!
I am having this problem too and the key combinations of the above link don't work no matter if it is plugged in a power outlet or not.
Also if I plug it in a PC it is not visible to retrieve some files I really need, it just blinks the orange led.
The phone hasn't been physically damaged or rooted.
Can someone help with some link of a tip what to do?
Thanks.

Hold all 3 side buttons. If no response within about 60 seconds then either the battery has died or the nand has.

AndVal said:
Hello!
I am having this problem too and the key combinations of the above link don't work no matter if it is plugged in a power outlet or not.
Also if I plug it in a PC it is not visible to retrieve some files I really need, it just blinks the orange led.
The phone hasn't been physically damaged or rooted.
Can someone help with some link of a tip what to do?
Thanks.
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https://www.htc.com
Go to the support page and try chatting with the reps there. They may be able to assist. If not they will open a repair ticket as this issue may be covered by warranty. Good luck.
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Thanks for the answers.

AndVal said:
Thanks for the answers.
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Was your phone issue resolved?
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No nothing works.
It seems that I have to send it to HTC to be repaired.
when/if it is repaired I'll post about it and the cost.

AndVal said:
No nothing works.
It seems that I have to send it to HTC to be repaired.
when/if it is repaired I'll post about it and the cost.
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Sorry to hear about the problem not being resolved. This is the third week since I've sent off my phone to be repaired. I'm waiting patiently.
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AndVal said:
No nothing works.
It seems that I have to send it to HTC to be repaired.
when/if it is repaired I'll post about it and the cost.
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Take the backing off the phone and unplug the battery then replug it in and try to charge,
If still nothing from the device, buy a replacement oem battery from ebay and fit it yourself as the battery has been left for an extended period of time the cells in the battery have no doubt died as these batteries always require charge in them to keep them healthy due to the shear size and capacity of them, letting the devices battery run to 0% or left uncharged for a extended periods of time is not recomended in any newer smart phone
Its incredibly easy to do i am a phone technician if you would like detailed instructions on taking the backing off and unplugging the battery for testjng let me know ill post them here it will take you half an hour maximum compared to 3-4 weeks minumum to up to 6 months maximum to be sent back if you send it to htc for repair.
Thanks

Matty1993 Thank you very much for the advice .
I checked the receipt and the phone was still in warranty so I send it back to be fixed.
I bought it from eglobal I hope they won't give me any kind of trouble.
I will remember your advice for any future occasions it's going to be needed.
Thanks again.
I'll keep posting about what kind of damage it had , how long it took them to repair it etc.

shubham puri4488 said:
Hi,
My HTC U11 won't turn on. It was left unused during some time.
When I plugged it with the charger, the LED is blinking orange. I let the phone like this for 2-3 hours, unplugged it and try to turn it on, but it didn't work. Please help.
Thanks in advance
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Lithium batteries don't like to be deep cycled. Letting it go below 20% and charging higher than 80% shortens the life span. I think that's techy speak for "it's crap technology".

Eglobal send me an email saying that it will take them a long time to repair my phone and they want to send me another HTC u11 with more ram and storage used but in "OK" contrition.
What do you think should I take this one or wait for my own HTC?
Any experience about the condition of these replacement phones like scratched screens, bad batteries etc?
Thanks.