Why can’t Samsung S4 turn on? Summary of hot topics and solutions across the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the problem of Samsung Galaxy S4 not being able to turn on has become one of the hot topics on technology forums and social platforms. Many users reported that the device suddenly went black, failed to start, or was stuck at the startup interface. This article combines the discussion data of the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out the possible causes and solutions, and attaches statistics on relevant hot topics.
1. Popularity data of related topics in the past 10 days
| platform | amount of discussion | Main keywords | Peak popularity date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200+ | Samsung S4 black screen/boot stuck logo/battery problem | 2023-11-05 | |
| Baidu Tieba | 680+ | S4 forced restart/flashing tutorial/motherboard repair | 2023-11-08 |
| Zhihu | 150+ | System crash/hardware aging/data recovery | 2023-11-06 |
2. Analysis of common fault causes
According to feedback from technical forums and after-sales channels, the main reasons why Samsung S4 cannot be turned on are as follows:
| Fault type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Battery aging | 42% | No response when charging/sudden power outage |
| System crash | 28% | Stuck in boot animation/restarting repeatedly |
| Motherboard failure | 18% | Completely black screen/vibration and no display |
| Other hardware | 12% | Damaged button/charging interface problem |
3. Six-step troubleshooting solution
Step 1: Basic investigation
• Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force restart
• Try different chargers and cables
• Check if the battery is swollen (common in 2013 models)
Step 2: Enter recovery mode
Press and hold simultaneouslyVolume up+Home+Power button, select wipe cache partition to clear the cache (no data will be lost)
Step 3: System reinstallation
Flash the official firmware through the Odin tool (computer operation required). The most commonly used versions in the past 10 days are:
| Regional version | Firmware number | Android version |
|---|---|---|
| International version | I9500XXUHOA7 | 5.0.1 |
| China Mobile | I9508ZNUHOA1 | 4.4.2 |
Step 4: Hardware detection
If there is still no reaction, professional testing is required:
• Multimeter measures battery output voltage (normal 3.7-4.2V)
• Mainboard power IC failure rate is as high as 37% (repair quotation is 150-300 yuan)
4. User feedback on real cases
| User ID | Fault description | Solution | Time consuming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology novice | Can't turn on after charging overnight | Replace the battery to solve the problem | 2 days |
| Gaming expert | Card LOGO after flashing | Reflashing the official firmware | 3 hours |
| nostalgic users | Suddenly the screen goes black and vibrates | Mainboard power IC repair | 1 week |
5. Maintenance cost reference
According to the latest market quotation in November:
| Maintenance items | Official after-sales service | Third party repair |
|---|---|---|
| battery replacement | 299 yuan | 80-150 yuan |
| Motherboard repair | Starting from 800 yuan | 200-400 yuan |
| System reinstallation | free | 30-50 yuan |
6. Expert advice
1. For older models, it is recommended to give priority to third-party repairs, which are more cost-effective.
2. Back up important data in advance (can be exported through Recovery mode)
3. If multiple repairs fail, the font chip may be damaged (repair value is low)
Recent related topics show that as S4 enters its 10th year of use, the problem of hardware aging has exploded. It is recommended that users choose to repair or replace the equipment according to the actual situation. If they need to retain data, they can try professional chip removal and reading services (priced at about 500-800 yuan).
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