The reason a phone (or PC) might turn on by itself can vary depending on the device and settings. For phones, common causes include:
- Scheduled power on/off settings enabled on the device.
- Features like "Lift to check phone" or "Ambient Display" that automatically turn on the screen.
- Software bugs, app glitches, or system updates causing restarts or power-ons.
- Battery issues or hardware damage such as water ingress or loose internal connections.
- High CPU usage or overheating triggering a reboot.
For computers, factors include:
- Windows Fast Startup or scheduled maintenance waking the device.
- Wake timers enabled or BIOS settings allowing automatic wake-ups.
- Hardware devices like keyboard or network adapters allowed to wake the PC.
- Scheduled tasks or system updates configured to power on the device automatically.
Solutions vary by device but generally involve checking and disabling scheduled power on/off settings, disabling features like lift-to-wake or ambient display on phones, updating or repairing software, checking battery health or hardware condition, and for computers, disabling fast startup, wake timers, and scheduled tasks. If you want, guidance can be provided to check and adjust these settings on your specific device type and model. This should help stop the phone or PC from turning on by itself unexpectedly.
