Apple Vision Pro Won't Turn On - Troubleshooting Guide

Step 1: Charge for 30+ Minutes

If the battery is fully dead, the device shows nothing on screen even when plugged in for the first few minutes. Connect to a known-good charger and wait 30 minutes minimum before assuming it's broken.

Step 2: Force Restart (the most common fix)

Force restart bypasses any frozen software state:

• iPhone 8 and later: Press Vol Up → Vol Down → hold Side button until Apple logo (about 10 seconds)
• iPhone 7: Hold Side + Vol Down until Apple logo
• iPhone 6s and earlier: Hold Home + Side until Apple logo
• iPad with no Home button: Same as iPhone 8+
• iPad with Home button: Hold Top + Home until Apple logo

Step 3: Try a Different Cable + Adapter + Outlet

Often the device IS charging but the indicator doesn't show due to a bad cable. Try at least 2 different cables and 2 different power sources.

Step 4: Inspect the Charging Port

Lint can completely block charging. With a flashlight, look for compacted gray fuzz at the back of the port. Use a plastic pick (never metal) to clear it.

Step 5: Recovery Mode Restore

If force restart doesn't bring it back: connect to a Mac/PC, open Finder (or iTunes on PC), put the device in Recovery Mode, and click Update (NOT Restore — Update preserves your data).

• iPhone 8+: connect to computer, press Vol Up + Vol Down + hold Side until Recovery Mode screen
• iPad without Home: same as iPhone 8+
• iPad with Home: hold Top + Home until Recovery Mode screen

Step 6: Check for Liquid Damage

Look at the SIM tray slot — there's a small white strip inside. If it's red/pink, the device has been wet. Even drops of moisture can prevent boot. Place in silica gel for 24+ hours, do NOT power on, and try again.