My iPhone 6 Keeps Restarting – What Can I Do?
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OldPhoneHunter42
I recently found an old iPhone 6 and noticed that it wouldn't turn on. At first, it showed the dead battery icon, so I used a portable charger to give it some power since I forgot my charger. Now, when I plug it into a charger, it briefly shows the Apple logo, but then the screen goes black again. I tried resetting it using the power and home buttons, but that didn't work either. The phone looks fine with no external damage. Is there anything else I can try?
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It sounds like your battery might need replacing. Apple recommends keeping lithium-ion batteries charged to around 50% if you’re storing devices for a long time. Given that your phone has been off for about 5 years, it’s possible the battery went into a deep discharge state, which can make it unable to hold a charge anymore. You might need to replace the battery to get it working again.
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FixItFan88: Yikes! If Apple doesn’t sell replacements anymore, have you thought about checking IFixIt? They have batteries for around $30 and people seem to like their guides!