If your phone's power button stops working, it can be very frustrating since it’s essential for turning your device on, off, or restarting it. However, there are ways to switch on your phone without the power button. One simple method is using a soft reboot. For Android devices, plug the phone into a charger and press the volume up and down buttons together for about 20 seconds to restart it. On iPhones, connecting the phone to a charger can automatically power it on once the battery has enough charge.

Another option is to connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable. For Android phones, this can prompt the device to power on, while iPhones also turn on automatically when connected to a computer if the battery isn’t completely drained. For Android users who have enabled developer options and USB debugging, the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool can be used. If nothing helps consider seeking professional phone repair for expert solutions.

3 Causes Your Phone Power Button Stop Working

A phone’s power button can stop working properly due to a number of reasons, including:

1. Wear and tear

2. Physical damage

3. Software or application glitch

6 Steps To Turn On The Phone Without Power Button

1. Plug it In to Turn On

A simple trick is to plug your Android phone into the wall or a computer charger. This doesn’t work for all phones, but if it does, your phone will turn on without you having to press any buttons.

2. Remove the Battery

If your phone has a removable battery, try taking the battery out and then plugging the phone into the charger. Once it starts, put the battery back in, and your phone should power on.

3. Soft Reboot

Another effective phone repair tip for Android phones with power button issues is to plug your phone into the charger, then press the volume up and down buttons for about 20 seconds. Your phone will start to boot up. For iPhones, just plug in the phone, and it will start charging. If the battery is dead, it may take a little longer to turn on.

4. Schedule Power On

If your phone supports it, you can set it to turn on automatically at a specific time. Not all phones have this feature (for example, Google Pixel doesn’t), but if your phone does, it’s very helpful. It’s fully automated, but the downside is that it follows a schedule, so you can’t turn it on or off whenever you want. Also, it only works if your phone is off.

To set it up:

1. Open Settings.

2. Go to Utilities.

3. Select Scheduled power on/off.

4. Turn on Power on.

5. Set the time for when you want the phone to turn on.

Samsung phones have a similar feature called Restart on schedule in Settings > Device Care.

5. Use a Computer

You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable. A pop-up will appear for Android phones asking if you want to use the USB cable for charging or data. Choose "data transmission" to turn the phone on. You can do the same for iPhones by connecting to a computer using the USB cable.

6. Use ADB (Android only)

If your phone's power button isn't working, you can still turn it on using a few tricks. You can try plugging it into a charger or computer, which may power it on automatically. If your phone has a removable battery, take it out and plug the phone in to start it. Some phones allow you to schedule a time for it to power on.

For Android phones, a soft reboot by pressing the volume buttons can help. You can also use Android ADB to restart your phone. These tricks are temporary fixes. For a long-term solution, get your power button repaired by professional phone repair at Your Phone Guy LLC. Our experts will examine your phone button and determine whether it needs to be replaced.