Why does Lenovo A536 not turn on?
There are many reasons why a device may not function properly; problems often arise during everyday use. According to technicians and representatives of device manufacturers, startup failures may be associated with the following events:
- after updating the operating system, some system files were installed with errors;
- the device stopped loading due to viruses that came with applications installed not from the Play Market;
- after falling on a hard surface, the display or battery cable is disconnected;
- The USB connector is clogged or small but harmful rust stains have appeared on the contacts due to moisture.
It’s worth noting right away: coping with mechanical damage on your own is not easy. During home repairs, you can inadvertently break any connections, thereby making your smartphone beyond repair. If the methods proposed below do not give a positive result, then it is recommended to contact a trusted service center for diagnosis and repair.
Force restart Lenovo A536
First, let's look at several methods associated with recovery through Recovery mode. You can get into it if the gadget is charged more than 15%. At the same time, by connecting the charger, you can verify the integrity of the screen and the functionality of the USB connector.
So, if the phone responded to connecting charging and displayed the process of replenishing the battery, then after reaching the appropriate level, you can proceed to the following manipulations:
The device should immediately reboot, followed by a normal Android boot. By the way, if the gadget does not charge, it is recommended to try other USB cables and chargers. It is possible that the problem lies precisely in them, and the phone is simply dead.
The cell phone turned into a brick. No panic.
How to revive an Android brick after flashing the firmware? So, you have flashed the device, a characteristic vibration informed you that a reboot is in progress. The first thing you need to see on the Samsung screen is the green logo with animation. This tells us that the device is alive and functional, perhaps it will start right now. If it doesn't start, then the problem is in the software. But the most important thing is that the gadget is not broken!
The logo that appears not only gives the user hope that the Samsung smartphone can be returned in working condition, but also that it should be restored using the Recovery menu.
Reset to factory settings
After the actions described above, several scenarios are possible. In addition to the usual reboot and turn on, the phone may turn off again or freeze on the screen saver. You shouldn’t be too upset about this, because the manipulations done helped ensure that a number of important functions and systems are working.
Rebooting through Recovery is an option suitable for situations in which the firmware received minor glitches that resolved themselves. If the violation in the operating system is much more serious (for example, after flashing firmware with errors), then you will have to perform a reset to factory settings. It is important to note: such actions delete all files from the device’s memory, including photos, videos and music.
- Open Recovery as in the instructions discussed above.
- Select the item “Wipe data/factory reset”..
The device should reboot. It can last much longer than usual (up to 10-15 minutes), after which you will have to perform the initial setup.
Additional Methods
What to do if the methods described above did not help? The gadget suddenly turns off, stops responding to pressing the power button or charging - most likely the problem lies in mechanical damage. If it previously fell or fell into water, then it makes sense to contact a service center for diagnostics. Another probable reason is battery failure. The main symptom is a rapid discharge from 100 to 0 percent until a malfunction is detected. For smartphones with removable batteries, you can try to buy a similar one and simply replace it. If the body is solid, then it will not be possible to do without the intervention of craftsmen.
Most owners of modern gadgets have more than once encountered situations where the device malfunctioned or did not respond to commands. Unfortunately, almost all smartphones fail from time to time, regardless of manufacturer and price.
Today we will look at the problem when a Lenovo phone does not turn on, and we will look at the reasons for this.
Lenovo cell phones often suffer from problems with software and hardware components, especially if we are talking about budget models. One of the most common is spontaneous shutdown and lack of subsequent response to various user actions. Although the situation seems scary at first glance, only in extreme cases will you need service repairs or replacement of your smartphone. There are three types of sources of these breakdowns:
- Hardware - a problem in the hardware after falls, temperature fluctuations, tests by the sun, moisture and sand.
- Software – directly concerns the operating system, viruses and crashes.
- External – most often, a breakdown of the charger is mistaken for a problem in the smartphone itself.
Let's take a closer look at the reasons why your Lenovo phone won't turn on and how to solve them.
Prevention from bricks
At this stage, we should give some advice to equipment owners so that you no longer have the need to restore a dead brick of an Android smartphone.
- Don't install custom skins on Samsung. Usually, it is after manipulations with third-party shells that problems arise from enthusiasts. The question arises, what to do if the phone does not turn on after the next firmware update. Remember, the manufacturer tests new firmware for months before releasing it to the public.
- Stitch through the air. Most manufacturers allow users not to download firmware. You can update your Samsung device directly from the settings menu. This will protect most people from further potential problems.
Trouble-shooting
In this section, we will look at the most common faults that cause Lenovo to not turn on:
- Complete battery discharge and other related battery problems.
- Firmware update failures.
- Software problems.
- Virus attack.
- Mechanical damage to internal parts.
Battery completely discharged
Battery problems can be temporary or permanent, and they have different solutions:
Incorrect system update
From time to time, the Android OS firmware and its shell are updated, but glitches may occur during the process. Often, after installing a new version of the system, equipment turns into a non-working “brick”. However, do not rush to replace it with another model; this can be solved by rolling back to factory settings.
It is done using Recovery Mode. Three buttons are pressed simultaneously in the following sequence:
- Volume rocker.
- Without releasing the previous one, return to the Desktop key.
- In parallel with them there is a power on and off button.
A menu will appear on the screen. The pointer moves with the volume rocker up and down respectively. You must select Factory Reset, confirm your choice and wait for the process to complete.
If after this the smart device does not work, then you need to contact a specialist, and he will do the flashing of the system himself.
Software glitches
Even more often, Android-based cell phones do not start due to various kinds of software glitches. The manufacturer and system developers have provided for such scenarios, so they advise resetting the settings in such cases. We have already discussed how to do it above.
Please note that pressing the keys in succession will not work to start recovery mode on some models. It is started by a special button on the end of the case, which looks like a small hole, using a needle or a special pin that comes with the kit.
Viruses
Viruses are another popular reason for difficulties with Android technology. They arrive by downloading files and applications from unknown sources, and can seriously damage system data necessary for startup. Most likely, a flashing will be required, which will completely delete the information. But in some cases, service center specialists still undertake manual cleaning of the system storage from viruses and malware.
You can avoid this outcome by first downloading anti-virus software, for example, Dr.Web or ESET.
Mechanical damage and moisture ingress
Let's look at the most popular types of mechanical damage that prevent switching on:
- Screen failure (malfunction of the cable, display, or moisture ingress through the seams).
- The charging socket is dirty. Dust, fabric threads from clothes or crumbs get into it. you need to be careful, using a regular needle.
- Damage to gadget contacts with batteries. This can be either oxidation or mechanical stress that led to deformation.
- Damaged power button. If the device is new, then most likely it is a factory defect.
- The worst option is a burnt-out power controller that controls charging.
Nature of the problem
Why do problems arise when the tablet turns on, but does not load beyond the logo (as do smartphones), or does not turn on at all?
- Flashing error. Similar incidents happen if you (or a would-be technician from a service center) try to install firmware intended for another device on your tablet. Perhaps during the installation process there was a sudden power failure and the computer from which you were installing the firmware turned off. The battery is completely discharged. This is a fairly rare reason, but it does occur (in particular, with Lenovo tablets). Memory clogged. When booting, any modern device needs free memory (some memory problems are described here). If there are problems with it, the tablet may take an unbearably long time to load and may never load completely. Mechanical damage. As a rule, they manifest themselves in the complete refusal of the device to turn on, but there are exceptions.
When the tablet is turned off, we are unlikely to be able to carry out an accurate diagnosis (except for cases of mechanical damage, traces of which remain on the case). But recovery methods are general in any case.
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In order to return the phone to its original settings, you need to do a Hard Reset. Lenovo A536 provides such an option. However, when using the function, do not forget that all smartphones with the Android 6.0 operating system and higher have an additional function that protects against resetting phone settings - “ Factory reset protection”
" Its main goal is to protect the personal data of the smartphone owner from intruders. Owners are not always able to bypass this “protection” and independently perform a Hard Reset on the Lenovo A536. Sometimes you need to contact a service center to reset the settings.
Factory reset Lenovo A536
When thinking about how to reset a forgotten password on Lenovo A536, you should turn your attention to the option of returning to factory settings. This is an effective way to regain access to your phone. Another reset to factory settings will be needed in the following cases:
- If the device has become very glitchy;
- If it gets stuck on the logo when you turn it on and doesn’t load;
- If you cannot reset the Lenovo A536 pattern key in another way.
Before performing a factory reset on the Lenovo A536, you must save all the important information on the device (contacts, photos, videos, etc.), because as a result of your actions the smartphone will be formatted. It is also recommended to log out of your Google account. You can do this as follows:
- Enter settings;
- Select accounts;
- Other options include Google;
- In the upper right corner, select the button with three dots;
- A drop-down menu will open in which you need to select “ Delete account
”.
This is done so that after formatting the user does not need to enter a password and login to log into their Google account. This will still happen automatically.
Resetting can be done in two ways. Let's look at each one separately.
Flashing
If during the installation of the firmware the screen goes out and the tablet switches off (shows no signs of life and does not respond to button presses), but the battery is not discharged and is full of energy, we will prepare for the worst.
When installing a pirated OS, you could have made a fatal mistake, which led to the complete erasure of the previous system and the incorrect functioning of the new one. The accessory itself is fine and the hardware functions, but without the necessary program - it simply does not understand what to do when you press the start button. Correcting such an oversight is also quite simple.
After complete discharge, connect the device to the PC and wait until it is somehow recognized by the system. The computer will not want to perceive the device correctly, because it does not have a digital signature. But if he is at least somehow recognized, that will already be enough.
Download the firmware reinstallation application for Android and the latest OS version from the official website. Select the system for your specific device if you don’t want the screen to go dark again. Wait a couple of minutes to half an hour for the firmware to install, then start the device.
HARD RESET
Step No. 1 for those who want to do a hard reset on Lenovo A536 is always to turn off the phone. If the device freezes, you can simply remove the battery. In the latter case, to resume operation, you need to insert the battery and cover it with a lid.
The next step is to simultaneously press the “ Turn on device
", volume rocker, as well as an active "
Home
" button.
After this, an exclamation mark should appear on the screen. Next, release all the buttons and press the “ Power
” key again.
A menu should appear on the screen. The user will be able to navigate through it using the volume control button. Among the proposed options, you need to find a menu item called “ Wipe/Factory Reset
”. To select it, you need to confirm the action with the volume up button.
Another window will open, where among many answers “ No
"The user must find and then activate the item "
Yes - Delete All Data
". There is no need to reboot Lenovo A536: if everything was done correctly, this will happen automatically.
When the smartphone turns on again, you need to click “ Reboot System Now”
"(one of the menu items).
That's all, actually. An interface will appear on the phone with the parameters that the manufacturer himself chose by default and made them standard for this model.
The described steps involve formatting the Lenovo A536, so it is important to make backup copies of your data in advance.
If you have a phone with Chinese firmware, then you can reset it in a few simple steps:
- Turn off the phone using any option (via a program, a button, or removing the device’s battery).
- In off mode, you need to simultaneously press two buttons - “ Turn on the device
” and “
Increase sound
”. - Immediately after you see the traditional Lenovo brand icon on the phone screen, you need to remove your finger from the “ Power
” key, but you still need to hold the second key. - If Chinese characters are displayed, it means you have Chinese firmware and everything is done correctly, you can release the sound key.
- In the Chinese menu, it is important to find the item labeled “ eMMC
” and activate it.
You can navigate through the menu using the volume down button. To confirm your choice, you must use the “ Power on
” button.
