How to Fix the Issue GOPro Won't Turn on  

How to Fix the Issue GOPro Won't Turn on

Updated on Nov 11, 2023 | by Jeremy

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"I've had my GoPro Hero 6 for about a month now, and it stopped turning on yesterday. Not only that, but the second battery I tried also failed to power it on. I've tried everything I could think of to get it working again, but so far, nothing seems to be working."

"According to online forums and reviews, the GoPro won't turn on issue is a common problem that many users face. Symptoms include the camera not turning on, an external power bank not working, failure to charge, no red light, and overheating. If you're experiencing these issues, try the troubleshooting steps below before returning your camera to the store where you purchased it. This might save you a return trip and some time."

Step 1. "First, try a simple reset by pressing and holding the Power/Mode button on the front of the camera for 10 seconds. This may be enough to get your GoPro up and running, especially if the battery has a charge."

Step 2. "If the camera still won't turn on after trying the reset, try charging the battery. Simply plug the GoPro into your computer using the USB cable. The red LED light on the front of the camera should light up within a few minutes, indicating that it's charging. If you don't see the light, try pressing and holding the Power/Mode button for 10 seconds while it's still connected to your computer. If the camera still doesn't turn on, try using a different USB cable and USB port or charger to rule out any issues with the original setup."

"You can also charge the battery using a wall charger, which will significantly reduce the charging time. When connected to a wall charger via the USB cable, the red LED light on the camera should light up within 5-10 seconds."

"When the red LED light comes on, it indicates that the camera is charging the battery. Charging with a computer can take up to 4 hours to reach a full charge, but using a wall charger that outputs 5V and 1A can get you to 100% in just 2 hours."

"Need more information? Check out the details [link] and don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. If the issue with your GoPro not turning on has resulted in lost video or photo files, don't worry! You can try using oPro data recovery software to retrieve them.GoPro data recovery software to retrieve them.

Your Best GoPro Hero Recovery Software

Step 1. Connect GoPro with Computer and Install GoPro Data Recovery

"To connect your GoPro to your computer, use a USB cable to link it to either a Windows PC or a Mac. Once connected, your GoPro will be recognized as an external hard drive on your computer. Next, download and install the corresponding data recovery software - either the Windows data recovery version or the Mac data recovery version - to match your computer's operating system."

Step 2. Select File Types to Scan

"Launch the data recovery software and unselect any unwanted file types. By default, all supported file types are selected, so you can simply uncheck the ones you don't need. Then, select the file types for your GoPro that you want to recover and click 'Next' to proceed."

Step 3. Select SD Card to Scan

"Next, select the GoPro SD card to scan. It will be listed alongside other drives in the window. Choose the correct SD card and click 'Scan' to proceed with the data recovery process."

Step 4. Recover Deleted or Lost Files from GoPro

"After a few minutes, the software will complete its scan of your GoPro, identifying any deleted or lost files, including videos and photos. Once the scan is finished, you can filter the files, preview them, and click 'Recover' to save them to your computer. To ensure the recovered files are not lost again, please refrain from saving them back to the GoPro or its SD card."

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