Force on PinePhone
#1
Hello,

I left my phone without the battery in for a few days, and I cannot get it to turn on now. I have attempted to leave it plugged in to charge for over 3 hours, but i see no indictation it is charging.

I have also tried holding the power button for over 30 seconds after charging, but have had no success.

Is there any other way to turn the Pinephone on?

Thank you!
#2
What kind of charger are you using? Mine wouldn't charge with a laptop charger only with a lower powered cellphone charger. It'll probably turn on as soon as you connect the right kind of charger.
#3
(04-09-2020, 09:43 AM)Boern Wrote: What kind of charger are you using? Mine wouldn't charge with a laptop charger only with a lower powered cellphone charger. It'll probably turn on as soon as you connect the right kind of charger.

Good to know! I thought I have used this charger before...but it is a high powered one.

I'll try a lower powered one tonight
#4
(04-09-2020, 09:59 AM)kop316 Wrote:
(04-09-2020, 09:43 AM)Boern Wrote: What kind of charger are you using? Mine wouldn't charge with a laptop charger only with a lower powered cellphone charger. It'll probably turn on as soon as you connect the right kind of charger.

Good to know! I thought I have used this charger before...but it is a high powered one.

I'll try a lower powered one tonight

This worked! I used a USB-A to USB-C, and it turned right on. Thank you!


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