What is to do if my iPhone died while charging and won't turn on

If your iPhone suddenly shuts down while charging and does not respond in normal recovery mode, you can try restoring it using DFU mode.

This deep system repair method is particularly effective when your iPhone died while charging and fails to start up normally.

If recovery mode does not work, try DFU mode. The screen will remain black—this is normal.

How to Fix an iPhone died while charging

For Face ID iPhones:

• Connect to your computer
• Press the Volume Up button
• Press the Volume Down button
• Hold down the Side button for 10 seconds
• Continue holding the Side button while pressing the Volume Down button for 5 seconds
• Release the Side button, but continue holding the Volume Down button for 10 seconds
• On your computer: You will see that your iPhone is in Recovery Mode.
• Then click “Restore.”

Cons

• This process will erase all data on your iPhone, and you can only restore your data using a previous backup.
• If the issue is hardware-related, DFU mode cannot resolve the underlying problem.

DFU mode is the most thorough official troubleshooting method for an iPhone that won’t boot. It is your last resort when other simple recovery steps fail to resolve charging-related crashes.

Notes

• Keep your iPhone connected to your computer throughout the entire process to avoid interruptions.
• Make sure the latest version of Finder or iTunes is installed on your computer to ensure your device is recognized properly.
• If your iPhone remains unresponsive after a DFU restore, this may indicate a hardware issue that requires professional repair.