If your iPhone 6 is draining battery too fast, won’t restart properly, or has a touchscreen that won’t respond after a screen replacement or water damage, you’re not alone. These are common problems with aging iPhones, especially if they’ve seen a few years of daily use or accidental mishandling. Below are step-by-step solutions to help you troubleshoot and possibly fix these frustrating issues.
Problem 1: iPhone 6 Shuts Down Randomly, Even With High Battery
Symptoms:
- Phone shuts off unexpectedly during use
- Battery percentage jumps around (e.g., goes from 85% to 1%, then back up)
- Rapid battery drain even in Airplane mode
What to Try:
1. Recalibrate the Battery
- Use the phone until it powers off on its own.
- Leave it off for at least an hour.
- Plug it in and charge it fully without using it.
- Once charged, restart it (Power + Home until you see Apple logo).
- Use the phone until it powers off again, and repeat the cycle once more.
2. Full Restore (after calibration doesn’t help)
- Back up your iPhone via iTunes or iCloud.
- In iTunes, click Restore iPhone and follow the steps to wipe and reinstall iOS.
- Set it up as new (don’t restore from backup yet) to test battery behavior.
Still draining fast?
The battery may be degraded and needs to be replaced. Contact Apple or a repair shop for a battery diagnostic.
Problem 2: Can’t Recover Photos from iPhone 6 with Broken Motherboard
Unfortunately, the iPhone’s internal flash storage is tightly integrated with its motherboard. If the board is damaged beyond repair, your chances of recovering data are slim.
What You Can Do:
- Take it to a professional data recovery specialist (not just a screen repair tech).
- They may be able to temporarily power the motherboard or extract the storage chip using advanced tools.
Important: DIY recovery won’t work if the logic board is dead. You’ll need specialist help.
Problem 3: iPhone 6 Stuck in Boot Loop, Won’t Restart
Symptoms:
- Repeated restarts
- Stuck on Apple logo
- Screen shows flickering lines before reboot
Fix With DFU Mode Restore:
- Connect the iPhone to your computer and open iTunes or Finder.
- Press and hold Power + Home buttons for 8–10 seconds.
- Release Power, but keep holding Home until your screen stays black and iTunes says it detected an iPhone in recovery mode.
- Follow prompts in iTunes to Restore the phone.
If DFU doesn’t work or fails with error 4013, there could be hardware damage—especially if the phone was dropped or exposed to moisture.
Problem 4: iPhone 6 Touchscreen Not Working After Replacement
Likely Cause:
A torn or misaligned digitizer flex cable or remaining moisture from water damage.
What to Do:
- Open the phone again and check all connections. Make sure the digitizer cable is intact and properly seated.
- Inspect the flex cables closely for rips or creases.
- Test a completely new screen assembly, if possible.
If touch input still doesn’t work, the issue may be on the logic board—especially if liquid was involved.
Still Need Help?
If none of these steps solve your iPhone issue, feel free to reach out for personalized troubleshooting. Be as detailed as possible about your symptoms, steps you’ve already tried, and any error messages you’ve seen. The more info you give, the better we can help.