Many users have reported that their GoPro Hero is not turning on when they are trying to do so. A lot of users are facing the issue, and they are searching for a guide through which they can fix the issue. As we know that GoPro always tries to make their product issue free for the users. However, technical issues can occur on any device at any time. Therefore, we are here with a guide on how to fix this. We will tell you the common reasons you can face this issue on your camera.

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Why Does GoPro Hero Facing Startup Issues?

The GoPro Hero might not start due to many reasons. We are listing out the reasons which can be the cause of the issue on your camera.

  • Faulty Battery
  • Hardware Issues
  • Software Issues
  • Battery Not Charged

How To Fix GoPro Hero Won’t Turn On 

You can fix this issue by following the methods which are given below.

Check Battery Level

The first thing you should do is check the camera’s battery level. If the battery you are using is not charged, it will cause issues in turning on the camera. Therefore, we will suggest that check whether the battery is fully charged or not to avoid this issue type of issue.

Remove and Reinsert the Battery

If the issue persists, you can try removing the camera’s battery. After removing the camera, wait for 10 seconds and reinsert it properly into the camera. Now, check whether the issue is resolved or not.

Check Charging Cable and Port

We will suggest that you should check the charging cable and port of the camera. If the battery has not charged properly, you will face this issue. Therefore, to ensure that the battery is charging properly, we will suggest that you should ensure checking the charging cable and port. So, check the whole charging cable that whether it is in working condition or not. If it is not working, you must replace it with a new one.

After checking the charging cable, make sure to check the USB port of the camera as well as the port. In case you find any issue with the camera or USB port, you will have to visit the service center to get it repaired.

Check For Faulty Battery

The other thing that you need to do is check for the faulty battery. Sometimes the issue can be due to the dead battery inserted into the camera. So, we suggest you check that the battery is in working condition and there is no fault. If it is damaged, replace it with a new one. If you have any other camera, check the battery by inserting it.

Reset the Camera

If the issue persists, you can try resetting your GoPro Hero camera. You can do this easily by following the steps which are given below.

  • Remove all the external devices connected to the camera.
  • Insert the battery into the camera.
  • Press and hold the power button for around 10 seconds and release.
  • Now, check whether the issue has been resolved or not.

Contact Customer Support

If you cannot fix the issue, even after implementing all the methods, you must take it to the service center. There are chances that the issue might be caused due to a hardware problem. It can only be analyzed by the professionals available in the service center. Therefore, take it to the service center and get the problem resolved.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have mentioned the reasons for the cause of the issue. After it, we have listed the methods through which you can fix this issue. Therefore, try all the methods properly to fix this issue. If you have fixed the same issue through any other methods, do share it with us in the comment section below.