[Solved] Help! My Samsung S5 Won't Turn On!

Part 1: Reasons why your Samsung Galaxy S5 won't turn on

If you are wondering why my Samsung Galaxy S5 won't turn, here are a few possible reasons for the said problem:

In our day-to-day lives, we are so busy that we forget to charge our device on a timely basis as a result of which they get discharged. Samsung S5 won't turn issue can also be a direct outcome of the phone running out of battery.

Also, if a software update or App update gets interrupted while downloading, your Samsung Galaxy S5 might start behaving abnormally.

Furthermore, there are many operations that are carried on by the S5’s software in the background which can cause such a glitch. Your Samsung S5 won't turn on until all such background functions are completed.

In some cases, your hardware may also be a cause of concern. When your device becomes too old, regular wear and tear can also be a cause of this problem.

However, you need not worry, you can fix this problem very easily by following the steps explained in the following segments.

Part 2: How to rescue data when Galaxy S5 won't turn on

Samsung S5 won't turn on the issue needs immediate attention, but before you start to troubleshoot the problem, it is advisable to rescue the data stored on the phone.

Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) tool is an excellent software when you want to retrieve data safely from your Samsung Galaxy S5 that won't turn on, either from the phone’s memory or SD Card. You can try it for free before purchasing the product as it not only helps in rescuing data from damaged, broken and unresponsive devices but also from devices facing a system crash or those which get locked or attacked by a virus.

Currently, this software supports few Android gadgets, luckily for us, it supports most of the Samsung devices and can retrieve contacts, messages, videos, audio files, photos, docs, Call logs, WhatsApp and much more either fully or selectively.

Just follow the steps given below to use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android):

At first, download and run the software on the PC and connect your Samsung S5. Once the main screen of the software opens, click on “Data Recovery” option and carry on.

Now, tick mark the files you wish to retrieve and alternatively, you may deselect the ones you do not wish to extract.

Now, this is a very important step, here you must select the condition of your Samsung Galaxy S5. There will two options before you, namely, “Black/Broken screen” and "Touch screen not responsive or cannot access the phone". In this case, select “Black/broken screen” and move ahead.

Now simply feed in the Model number and other details of your Android carefully in the window as shown below and then hit “Next”.

You will now be required to visit the Odin Mode on your Galaxy S5 by pressing power, home and volume down button.  Please refer to the screenshot below.

Once the Download Mode/Odin Mode screen appears on your Android, wait for the software to detect it and its condition.

Now, finally, select the data you want to retrieve and hit “Recover to Computer”.

Congratulations! you have successfully retrieved the data on your Samsung device.

Part 3: 4 Tips to fix Samsung S5 won't turn on

“My Samsung Galaxy S5 won't turn on!”. If you are bogged down by the same problem, here is what you can do:

1. Charge your phone

It is very common for your S5 battery to run out charge because maybe you forgot to charge it on time or the apps and widgets on your device drained the battery quickly. So, follow this advice and put your Samsung Galaxy S5 on charge for about 10-20 minutes.

Makes sure your S5 shows appropriate sign of charging such as a battery with flash should appear on the screen or the phone must light up.

Note: If the phone charges normally, turn it back on after a few minutes and see if it boots all the way to the Home Screen or Locked Screen.

2. Re-insert the battery

Before moving on to the advanced and troubleshooting solutions, try to remove the battery from your Samsung S5 and.

Once the battery is out, press the power button for a while till all the power drains out of the phone.

Then wait for a minute or two and insert the battery again.

Finally, turn on your Samsung S5 and see if it starts normally.

Now, if these tips do not help you worry not, there are two more things you can try.

3. Use Android repair tool Dr.Fone - System Repair (Android)

Sometimes we have tried the solutions above but they still do not work at all, which could be concerned with system issues rather than hardware problems. That sounds quite troublesome. However, here comes a Android repair tool, Dr.Fone - System Repair (Android), with which you could rescue your Samsung S5 from won't turn on issue simply by yourself at home.

Note: Before you start to fix your Samsung S5 won't turn on issue, it is necessary to take a backup your data to avoid any data loss.

Let's see how to make it!

1. First, launch Dr.Fone - System Repair (Android), connect your Android phone or tablet to the computer with the correct cable. Click the "Android Repair" among the 3 options

1. Then choose the appropriate device brand, name, model and other details to go to the "Next" step.

1. Type in ‘000000’ to confirm your actions.

1. Before Android repair, it is necessary to boot your Samsung S5 in Download mode. Just follow these steps below to boot your Samsung S5 in DFU mode.

1. Then click "Next". The program will start downloading the firmware and repairing automatically.

1. In a short time, your Samsung S5 won't turn on issue will be fixed thoroughly.

4. Start the phone in Safe Mode

Starting your S5 in Safe Mode is a good idea as it disables all third-party and heavy Applications and ensures that your phone can still boot up. For Safe Mode,

First, long press the power button to see the Samsung Logo and then release the button.

Now, immediately press the volume down button and leave it once the phone starts.

You will now be able to see “Safe Mode” on the main screen.

Note: You can long press the power button to exit Safe Mode.

5. Wipe cache partition

Wiping cache partition is a good idea and should be done regularly. It cleans up your phone internally and makes it faster and more efficient.

To start with, boot into Recover Mode by pressing the power, home and volume up buttons. Then leave the power button when phone vibrates and leave all buttons when you see a list of options before you.

Now, simply scroll down to select “Wipe Cache Partition” and wait for the process to complete.

Once it is done, reboot your S5 and see if it turn on smoothly.

Part 4: Video guide to fix Samsung S5 won't turn on

Click on the link below and watch the video to know a little more about how to fix Samsung S5 won't turn on the issue.