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I can't turn on my mobile phone
This troubleshooting guide will take you through a number of possible causes to help you find a solution to your problem.
Possible cause 2:
The phone lock code is turned on: Key in your phone lock code. You can now turn off the phone lock code. If you have forgotten your phone lock code, contact the phone manufacturer for assistance.
List view
1. 1. Find "Touch ID & Passcode"
Tap Settings.
Tap Touch ID & Passcode.
2. 2. Choose option
Choose one of the following options:
Turn on use of phone lock code, go to 2a.
Turn off use of phone lock code, go to 2b.
Turn on use of phone lock code, go to 2a.
Turn off use of phone lock code, go to 2b.
3. 3. 2a - Turn on use of phone lock code
Tap Turn Passcode On.
If you added a fingerprint previously:
Tap Keep or Delete.
Tap Keep or Delete.
Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
Tap Require Passcode.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
Tap Require Passcode.
Tap Immediately or the required period.
Tap Back.
4. 4. 2b - Turn off use phone lock code
Tap Turn Passcode Off.
Key in the phone lock code.
Key in the phone lock code.
5. 5. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.