https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4771527?start=15&tstart=0

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On Aug 24, 2014, at 3:24 PM, Ann <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I do tap twice on the shutdown from the phone then goes to gray and black then turns itself back on again I also have tried holding down the power switch until it goes to black but when I let up on the power switch the Apple logo appears in the phone turns on again this happens whether the phone is plugged into the wall outlet to charge it

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> On Aug 23, 2014, at 4:57 PM, Christopher Chaltain <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> What do you mean by turning your iPhone off? Are you holding the power/lock button until the dialog comes up and you're asked if you want to power off your iPhone? This should turn it off, and it should stay off. If it doesn't then I think you'll need to take it into an Apple shop for service.
> 
> Are you locking the iPhone by just pressing the lock button quickly? If so, the iPhone won't turn off and you'll still get phone calls, alerts and the like. This is the way it's supposed to behave.
> 
> Could you give us more information on what you're doing and how the phone is reacting differently then what you expect.
> 
>> On 08/23/2014 03:47 PM, Annemarie Cooke wrote:
>> When I turn off my iPhone 4S, it turns off but then it goes on again
>> and refuses to stay completely off. I have performed all software
>> updates and the problem persists. Any suggestions?
>> 
>> Also, do any of you have a favorite pocket phone charger to recommend
>> for the 4S?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Annemarie Cooke
>> 
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