What’s the worst issue on a smartphone you ask? We would say if your OnePlus 8T is not switching ON then this is the biggest issue. Because you can’t do anything if the screen is blank, black or the phone is not switching ON. Although it doesn’t happen on a large scale, a subset of Android users are facing this issue.
Of course, there are a ton of reasons why it would happen. It could be anything from software to hardware damage depending upon what your OnePlus 8T has encountered. Of course, software issues are simpler to resolve compared to hardware ones. Here’s a troubleshooting guide on how to fix the OnePlus 8T Not Switching ON issue:
Charge your OnePlus 8T
Believe us, people forget or might not even know that the battery powering the device can drain way beyond the point where it can even respond to pressing a power button. There are multiple instances.
The first is when the battery has drained well beyond the point. This means no matter how many times you press the power button, your OnePlus 8T won’t vibrate as it would when the battery has drained. The second example is when the phone turned off due to some glitch and you kept on pressing the power button. Turns out battery juice is used to turn on the phone. This means the more you try to press the power button, the more it won’t respond.
The fix is to simply plug in your OnePlus 8T to charge for north of 10-15 minutes. And then try to power ON the device. That’s all you need to do. Check if this works or else proceed to the next method.
Check Power Button [ OnePlus 8T Not Switching On ]
Yep, that’s another thing you need to check. Since most phones now have Facial Recognition and Fingerprint, you are entitled to use either. The latter doesn’t require using a power button to light up the display. However, to use Facial Recognition, almost every phone requires pressing the power button once. There are tens of other uses of a power button which means it is used a lot of times a day.
This can potentially damage it or render it broken. This means you will have to get the power button of your OnePlus 8T replaced as it will resolve the issue once and for all. Verify if the power button is damaged or not because fixing this issue is way cheaper.
Try reviving with a Computer
The next logical step would be to check whether using a computer to troubleshoot the phone just to check whether it works out or not.
- Connect your OnePlus 8T to a PC.
- Wait for a few minutes to ensure that the battery charges a bit in case.
- Next, disconnect the cable and reconnect after a few seconds.
- Check if that helps the battery icon to light up thereby eventually charging the battery and lighting up the display as well.
- Let the battery charge for another 30 minutes.
- Next up, long press on the power button trying to revive the screen in case it works.
Verify the Charging Port of your OnePlus 8T
The next hardware component that you need to verify is the charging port on your OnePlus 8T aka the female port. You need to check whether it is working or not. Also, check whether the pins inside are straight and not bent or broken. Because that will prevent the flow of electricity from the cable to the battery via the port.
Of course, you can seek help from a technician nearby. Also, check whether there’s any debris or dust inside the port as that will pose a problem too. You can actually use a different cable to verify if the port on your phone is working or not. This is in case the old cable wasn’t properly latching to the charging port.
What if the Charger Or Cable is the problem
Another reason why you are struggling with a OnePlus 8T not switching ON issue could be because the charger or the cable you use is faulty. Cables are often abused. And thus, can be subject to failure since twisting, stretching, compressing, and bending are some of the forces it goes through. You can switch the old cable with a new one. This is to verify if the cable was a problem. Or either side of the contraption is damaged i.e. the charging port/battery or the charging adapter.
To verify the charging adapter, either you can visit a service center or switch the old adapter (wall unit) with a new one. If the latter works properly, the old one is to be blamed. If it doesn’t, it is either the battery, the charging port, or something else which is wrong on your phone.
The Battery has reached the end of life [ OnePlus 8T Not Switching On ]
What is the total period from when you bought your OnePlus 8T till date? Every smartphone’s battery has a life and depending on what, its performance decreases gradually. This is why you won’t compare the battery backup you got initially to the one you are getting now. It is quite possible that the battery has run its course. Therefore now it is time to replace it with a new one.
Of course, this is an assumption if you use the phone too much (which in turn needs frequent charging) or if the phone is a few years old. You can get the problem diagnosed and check whether the battery’s life has ended or not. Turns out buying a new battery is cheaper than fixing the same OnePlus 8T not switching ON because of a display issue. If that’s not the case, read the next method.
Check whether the Display is fine
One of the biggest concerns of your OnePlus 8T not switching ON issue is if the display has been damaged. It is quite possible that you dropped the phone or dropped something on the phone causing the display to malfunction. In both cases, the display is likely damaged and will require a technician to fix it up.
Are there any signs of Liquid Damage?
Towards verifying hardware components, you need to ascertain any damage due to your OnePlus 8T coming in contact with water or any other liquid. It can damage it depending on the severity of the contact. You can actually remove the back cover (if possible). This is to check for indicators placed strategically on the upper and lower portion of the back panel. If it is discolored, your phone did come in contact with water.
You will have to take the damage created by liquid and take appropriate actions to fix it. Of course, this will include paying a service center or technician. But that’s something you will have to do if you want to retain your OnePlus 8T.
Take it to the Service Center [ OnePlus 8T Not Switching On ]
If you are still struggling to light up the screen, it is time to walk into a nearby authorized or local service center and get the phone professionally diagnosed. The technician will help ascertain what’s wrong and how he/she can get your OnePlus 8T started assuming that it is still possible. You can take a call based on the response you get.
Wrapping up
With that being said, you should be able to finally revive your OnePlus 8T from the Black Screen of Death. Hopefully, the majority of the phones should be able to revive themselves unless damaged beyond repair.
Also read: OnePlus 8T Overheating? Here’s a fix