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Samsung phone or tablet will not power on or off

Your phone or tablet may not turn on if you are not charging it properly. But on the other hand, it may not turn off if it's completely frozen. If it’s not responding when you are pressing the Power button, let us help you get it working again.

A Galaxy S24 Ultra with the screen off A Galaxy S24 Ultra with the screen off
A Galaxy S24 Ultra with the screen off A Galaxy S24 Ultra with the screen off

Samsung phone or tablet will not power on or off

Galaxy phone or tablet will not turn on

Galaxy phone or tablet will not turn on
Note
If you have just purchased your device, it may need to be fully charged before it will turn on. The total charging time will vary between devices.
1
Check for damage.

Verify that the phone, tablet, charger, and USB cable have no physical or liquid damage. If they do, it could prevent proper charging.

 

  • Check the USB connections for corrosion and bent pins.
  • If the device has recently gotten wet or if an alarm related to moisture in the charging port was displayed, wait 1 to 2 hours for the moisture to evaporate from the charging port. If any liquids other than water enters the device’s charging port, you must rinse it in fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth.
  • Check the phone or tablet for liquid damage.
  • If your device supports wireless charging, you can try charging it that way. Wireless charging is not affected by moisture or foreign materials in the charging port. Make sure to thoroughly dry the device before placing it on the wireless charger. Wireless charging and Power Share is not supported on tablets and A series phones.
  • The USB cable should be secured firmly in the charging port of the device and charger with very little mobility.
2
Perform a soft reboot.

Press and hold the Power button (or Side button) and Volume down button simultaneously until the device restarts. This can take up to 60 seconds. If the device enters Maintenance Boot Mode instead of restarting, use the Volume Up or Down buttons to highlight Normal Boot, and then select it by pressing the Side button or Bixby button.

 

Power and Volume down buttons highlighted on a Galaxy S24 Ultra

3
Make sure your charger is authentic.

Using third-party chargers may invalidate your warranty and cause damage. Samsung does not recommend using any chargers other than Samsung chargers, especially chargers that are uncertified or counterfeit. These can hinder the charging of your device and may cause battery issues if used long term.

 

An official Samsung charger on a wooden surface

4
Charge the phone or tablet.

Charge your phone or tablet for at least 1 hour using the charging cable that came with it and an appropriate charger. It can take up to 10 minutes for the charging indicator to appear on the screen if the battery is completely drained, or if you've just gotten a new device.

 

Make sure to securely connect one end of the charging cable into the charging adapter, and then plug the adapter directly into a wall outlet. Do not plug the adapter into an extension cord or power strip.

5
Check for the charging indicator on the device’s screen.
If the device is powered off or if the screen is dark, the charging indicator will briefly display when the charger is plugged into a wall outlet. If the screen is dark with no indication of charging, verify if sounds are coming from the device or if the device rings or vibrates during calls or notifications. You can also try calling your device to check if it rings (or if it goes straight to voicemail).
Note
If the device’s power has been depleted, the battery charging indicator may take up to 10 minutes to appear on the screen while charging.
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Galaxy phone or tablet will not turn off

Galaxy phone or tablet will not turn off
Note
If your device has a removable battery, first remove the back cover, and then remove the battery for 30 seconds. Reinsert the battery and then power on the phone.
1
Reboot the phone or tablet.

Press and hold the Power button (or Side button) and Volume down button simultaneously until the device shuts down. This simulates a battery pull and may take up to 60 seconds. If your phone or tablet is secured with a biometric security feature, you will need to enter your backup password or PIN after rebooting.

 

Power and Volume down buttons highlighted on a Galaxy S24 Ultra

2
Select Normal Boot.
If your phone or tablet enters Maintenance Boot Mode instead of restarting, use the Volume up or Volume down button to move the cursor. Highlight Normal Boot, and then select it by pressing the Power button or Bixby button.
3
Request service.
If your phone or tablet still will not turn off, visit our Support Center to request service.
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