iPhone 6s Plus Won’t Turn On? Here’s How to Fix It

If your iPhone 6s Plus won’t turn on, even after pressing the Power button a few times, don’t panic just yet. This is actually a pretty common issue — and it usually comes down to either a drained battery or a software crash. Here’s how to figure out what’s going on and get your iPhone back to life.

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Plug It In and Let It Charge

Yes, even if you think the battery still had juice left — plug it in.

• Use a known working Lightning cable and wall adapter.
• Connect your iPhone to power and wait at least 15–30 minutes.
• Look for the Apple logo or charging indicator. If the battery was fully drained, it can take a while to show signs of life.

If you see nothing after 30 minutes, move on to the next step.

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Force Restart Your iPhone

Sometimes iOS just crashes and makes the phone look dead. A simple force restart can bring it back.

• Press and hold the Power (Side) button and the Home button at the same time.
• Keep holding both buttons for at least 20 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.

This often fixes an unresponsive phone due to a system crash.

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Check for Charging Issues

Still no luck? It might be a charging problem.

• Inspect the Lightning port on the iPhone — use a flashlight and gently remove any lint or debris with a toothpick or soft brush.
• Try a different charging cable and wall adapter. Cheap or old cables can go bad without you realizing it.
• Test the outlet by plugging in another device, or try charging your phone from a different outlet.

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Time to Get Help

If your iPhone 6s Plus still won’t turn on after all this, it’s probably a hardware issue — like a faulty battery, charging IC, or logic board.

At this point, your best move is to contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Store. Book a Genius Bar appointment if you can, or head to an authorized service provider for help.