kallend 2,124 #1 April 17, 2012 Bought it on Friday. It died today. Totally inert, won't charge, won't turn on. ^%*&&^*& !!!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,565 #2 April 17, 2012 I find that anthropomorphizing is the most satisfying short-term solution "the machine hates me." It's generally less expensive than throwing it against the wall. Other than that, I got nuttin' Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #3 April 17, 2012 Make an apt and take it to the apple store, they'll give you a new one. Wonder why it died so soon... I'm on my second iPhone and never had that kinda issue in 3 or so years I've had them."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milk2go 0 #4 April 17, 2012 They'll replace it/warranty it. Not a problem. Unless it was second hand. Then problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #5 April 17, 2012 Did you try holding down the sleep/awake and the home buttons at the same time? that's all I got...sorryYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #6 April 17, 2012 Is it totally dead? Is there some app still on, a light in the background and it just won't respond to anything? If so, the simple solution is to let the battery totally die then try charging it again. That's happened on my iPods and my iPhone before- kept trying to charge them and that only made it worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #7 April 17, 2012 Try holding the home button and the power button down at the same time for many seconds. If it's not dead, it will eventually force a reboot or give you the slider that will say reboot ( or similar wording). Try that before taking it to apple.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,124 #8 April 17, 2012 QuoteTry holding the home button and the power button down at the same time for many seconds. If it's not dead, it will eventually force a reboot or give you the slider that will say reboot ( or similar wording). Try that before taking it to apple. Thanks - that worked. Not mentioned in the instructions that came with the phone. I wonder why it needed a reboot when only 3 days old???? That's worse than Windows.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milk2go 0 #9 April 17, 2012 Smartphones are computers...they'll always need reboots occasionally. If it does it constantly, there could be a proper issue that needs looking at but if it's once in a blue moon then consider it the cost of using a complex piece of equipment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #10 April 18, 2012 QuoteI wonder why it needed a reboot when only 3 days old???? That's worse than Windows. Right. Spend some time on the iPhone then pick up a Windows phone. Be sure you report back with your findings.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #11 April 18, 2012 Quote Quote I wonder why it needed a reboot when only 3 days old???? That's worse than Windows. Right. Spend some time on the iPhone then pick up a Windows phone. Be sure you report back with your findings. I've never had any problems with any cell phones that I've ownedOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 878 #12 April 18, 2012 Instructions? You sure you bought an actual iPhone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,451 #13 April 18, 2012 Hi Krip, Quote I've never had any problems with any cell phones that I've owned Yes, I know why you posted that. And you know you're an old fart if your cell phone only makes phone calls; as mine only does. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #14 April 18, 2012 QuoteThanks - that worked. Not mentioned in the instructions that came with the phone. It's not mentioned in the instructions because it's a 'hard reset'. Not something you should do a lot. (think of unplugging your desktop computer as a way of shutting it down)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 April 18, 2012 QuoteQuoteThanks - that worked. Not mentioned in the instructions that came with the phone. It's not mentioned in the instructions because it's a 'hard reset'. Not something you should do a lot. (think of unplugging your desktop computer as a way of shutting it down) Actually on page 38 of the current manual it says if you're having troubleshooting issues you should go to page 173 and on page 173 it's the second thing listed to do. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdfquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #16 April 18, 2012 Quote Quote Try holding the home button and the power button down at the same time for many seconds. If it's not dead, it will eventually force a reboot or give you the slider that will say reboot ( or similar wording). Try that before taking it to apple. Thanks - that worked. Not mentioned in the instructions that came with the phone. I wonder why it needed a reboot when only 3 days old???? That's worse than Windows. pffft...wasn't that like my recommendation? Besides, a simple internet search for "iphone not working" would've worked just fine...oh well. What a drama king.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 598 #17 April 18, 2012 Quote Bought it on Friday. It died today. Totally inert, won't charge, won't turn on. ^%*&&^*& !!! What do you expect from a company whose logo is in honour of a suicide (Turing) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 878 #18 April 18, 2012 Jobs' response was, "It isn't true, but god, we wish it were." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #19 April 18, 2012 Quote Hi Krip, Quote I've never had any problems with any cell phones that I've owned Yes, I know why you posted that. And you know you're an old fart if your cell phone only makes phone calls; as mine only does. JerryBaumchen HA!!!! Mine makes and receives phone calls. It also functions as an answering machine. I think it does some other things too, I know it takes pictures all by itself.I have a whole bunch of pictures of the inside of the car door. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,451 #20 April 18, 2012 Hi joe, Quote Mine makes and receives phone calls. It also functions as an answering machine. Aw, now you're just splitting hairs. A reply like that belongs in the Miley's Beaver thread. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
