I recently threw my iPhone in frustration, and now it won't power on at all. It doesn't even vibrate when I plug it in, and hard resetting it by holding the power and side buttons isn't working either. Before it went completely dark, I noticed some odd white spots on the screen, and the phone was unresponsive. I'm wondering if this indicates a battery issue or if something else might be wrong. Also, I think my phone is either an iPhone 15 or 16, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Honestly, it's likely that your phone is a goner. If you have insurance, consider making a claim and paying any deductible. If not, be cautious about trying to charge it again; a warm battery could be dangerous and may even catch fire or release toxic fumes. Just a heads up, these devices aren't as tough as we think! Good luck!
Wait, you think the problem is just the battery after that drop?
It sounds like there might be more damage than just a dead battery. The impact from throwing your phone can crack the logic board or mess up the connections on the various chips it uses. To really figure out the damage, you'd need to open it up and have a look inside.
That's interesting! I noticed my phone has been kind of warm lately, even after the drop. It was warmer than usual when I was using it. Do you think that means anything?