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Using the Power Button
Locate the power button. It's usually a single button located along the top or right edge of the phone.
Press and hold the power button.
Wait for your phone to turn on. If you have a security code, you will need to enter it before you can access your phone.
Booting from Recovery Mode
Find the volume buttons. Holding down both volume buttons, or a combination of the volume and home buttons, can sometimes bring up a boot menu. They are usually located along the left side of your phone.
Press and hold the buttons simultaneously. Your phone may require a combination of pressing and holding the volume and home buttons. Recovery mode is a feature that gives you tools to repair or install updates to your device. Click here for instructions on entering recovery mode from several different brands of Android phones.
Use your volume buttons to move through the menu. Many devices' boot menus will have instructions on how to reboot the phone using the volume buttons and power button as your controls. For example, on a Samsung Galaxy device, you can use the volume up and down buttons to scroll through the menu options, and use the power button to make a selection.
Use the power or home button to select reboot. The 'select' button varies between devices. Check the instructions at the top of your recovery mode menu screen to confirm which button to use.
Replacing Your Battery
Remove your phone's back casing. Be sure to practicing safe battery-handling techniques. Do not get the battery wet, do not apply strong impacts to the battery, and do not expose it to heat. Mishandling of lithium ion batteries can result in overheating, explosion or fire.
Pop out the old battery. If you suspect the battery may be the problem, try replacing it with a spare.
Put in the new battery.
Replace your phone's back casing.
Properly dispose of the old battery. Lithium ion batteries pose health and environmental hazards. They must be disposed of by way of recycling service or at a household hazardous waste facility. Check https://www.call2recycle.org/locator/ to locate your nearest collection center.
If all else fails, call your carrier. A technician will be able to advise you as to whether your phone will need to be replaced or if it can be repaired. You may need to schedule an appointment.
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