Google Pixel 5a: Black Screen, Screen Won't Turn On? Easy Fixes!

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IMPORTANT Note: do Not press your power button more then 4 times in a row if you have sos emergency enabled it will call your emergency SOS line like in USA it’s 911.
I show you how to fix a Google Pixel 5a phone that has a black screen and the display won't turn on. Even-though the screen won't turn on you know the phone is on as you can get phone calls, notification sounds, vibrate etc. Remember if you tried every step and still no go then try ever step again 2, 3, up to 7 times. If you tried every step at least 7 times we should see at least a 75% LIKE Ratio. If after 7 times still no go then DISLIKE this video so every one can see. Good Luck!
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@chickendrop 2 года назад

My pixel has the black screen of death. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT, press the power button repeatedly in an attempt to reboot your phone. When I did this, a loud alarm sounded from my phone and next I was connected with a 911 emergency dispatcher. Apparently, pushing the power button repeatedly calls 911.

@ethanruddell4192 2 года назад

YEP HAPPENED TO ME...

@chickendrop 2 года назад

@@ethanruddell4192 Special thanks to @WorldofTech for annoying emergency responders with unintentional 911 calls and wasting their time while they could be helping someone who is actually in need.

@aoc1331 2 года назад

i just did this smh i felt so bad i couldnt do anything and they were just asking me 911 whats you emergency

@Techknowdude 2 года назад

This is what happens when YT removes downvotes.

@chickendrop 2 года назад

No, this is what happens when people share crap content on the internet.

@UncleanT908 2 года назад

i like how the tips get gradually more violent. i was hoping the last tip after putting it in the freezer was to put it a garbage fire

@MarceloPGG Год назад

😁😁😁😁😁

@mungalambuvi 9 месяцев назад

😂

@marilynvlach9932 2 месяца назад

this is the best reply! thanks for making me laugh because I was thinking this can't be a serious fix. My phone is in the freezer now. not too hopeful though.

@dominicgonzon9382 2 года назад

Sadly didn't work, I have no stores within 2 hours of where I live so I have to mail in it in and wait a week. Really disappointed with Google for this

@rebeccarosario2423 Год назад

This worked. It took almost to the end of the options and it worked. Thank goodness, and thank you!

@shreekrishnachowdhury4059 11 месяцев назад

I have tried every step without the freezing. but I see no improvements of this issue. can you please suggest me?

@kennethkissal211 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for these tips!!! I like how you just kept giving hope after each tip! lol The freezer method worked for my phone! Yay! I hate to keep doing this type of torture to it if it doesn't cooperate though....is it a sign that I probably should get a new phone?

@stijnzaalberg9456 Год назад

My friend, I was about to send my phone away and thought.. Let's try this. I was feeling more stupid when getting closer to the end of your video. But then suddenly it worked! Massaging my phone, who would have thought this would work! Kudo's for the video and thanks for the help mate!

@GeofDumas 2 года назад

spamming the power button dials 911 for me

@jacquinmininger6616 Год назад

I usually never comment on videos, but this totally saved me just now, bc my screen died (likely due to a heat wave) while traveling abroad

@michaelmyerslovesbooks 10 месяцев назад

Do these methods only work if the phone is "on"? Mine is charged but no vibration no anything.

@audrey821 Год назад

When I got to the step of putting it in the freezer, I rolled my eyes thinking "no way this step works" ... but that was the one that did it!!! thank you!

@MS-vv2sd 5 месяцев назад

The 15 minutes in the freezer actually fixed my Pixel 5a. I was quite surprised - you've earned my thumbs up.

@toddlyons549 2 года назад

My pixel 5 screen has gone black like 10 times atleast, first time the screen turned back on in 5 minutes than the next time 10 minutes, now the last time it stayed of for 3 days it vibrates when I press the buttons, but it doesnt turn on with any of these commands and just turns on by itself when it's ready, it is really pi55ing me off.

@bryandougall7987 2 года назад

Mine did it for 5 mins then 10 mins. Really hoping I don't have to wait 3 days 😭

@toddlyons549 Год назад

@@bryandougall7987 it did it again but never turned back on, after 2 weeks I sent the phone back to place I have the plan with, and they told me it was water damage and will be $900 Australian dollars to fix, "which it definitely is not water damage". I told them about the common issue on the pixels and assured them it's never been near water. I got them to reassess after I explained to them I know about the common pixel issue of black screen death and they approved the fixing of the phone. Good luck

@kneeyul Год назад

The massage step on first try worked for me, thank you very much!

@ALPHABARN Год назад

So i got my 5A to power back up but it stays on for less than a minute and shuts back on. Now I can't get to power back up. Keep trying the methods in the video?

@jmd42jmd46 2 года назад

You should warn people about calling 911!!

@josephheyison9917 2 года назад

Amazing insight. I had to go all the way to massage, but it worked. Better though to take case off at the beginning. Thanks for the big save.

@hellomeoww 10 месяцев назад

The freezer trick did it! Strangely it seemed to lose all battery power after 15 mins in the freezer, but it's charging up now and the boot loop has stopped. Thank you 🙏

@barthromewkingslife9292 Год назад

Can this work for a 4XL mine has black out as well

@pksnandagopal 2 года назад

Smacking and continuous press worked for me. Thank you

@dperreno Год назад

Unfortunately, this didn't work for me. My screen just spontaneously went black as I was scrolling through my news feed. Looks like Google will repair it under warranty however. For anyone else who has this problem, Google has a one-year warranty extension for the 5a phone for just this issue. I'm hopeful that it can be fixed!

@romanteni Год назад

Where did u find about warranty extension? My phone less than year old and I can't do anything to get it to work. How do I file for warranty?

@dperreno Год назад

@@romanteni Just Google: 1-year extended repair program for Pixel 5a. Also, the warranty for Pixel phones in the US and Canada is 1 year, so you would be covered in any case (if you are in the US or Canada)

@romanteni Год назад

@@dperreno tyvm. U just saved me $700. No joke. Huge thank you I was about to buy a new phone!

@dperreno Год назад

@@romanteni I just got my phone back - took a little over a week. I immediately traded it in on a Pixel 7 ($450 less $255 for the trade in = $195!)

@romanteni Год назад

@@dperreno man awesome I'll try that too

@lakshmia4970 4 месяца назад

My pixel 5a phone was turned off while I reduced volume when I received call while I was in meeting. Since then phone was not turned on.your video looks for me when any keys got struck. Is any assembly issues I purchased this phone 2 year's back. For last one week's I noticed phone was shutting down and switch on automatically. Before shutting down it used to give notification stating phone is getting warmer. What I should do

@rockvarney3680 7 месяцев назад

My phone has been dead for 2 weeks. I tried everything I could, nothing works. It didn't even vibrate when I tried to charge it. The frozen for 15 minutes trick WORK WONDERS!! I thought I was crazy when I open the freezer door, and it works!! Thank you so much for these tips!!

@DadManDan88 2 года назад

@ 4:22...use extreme caution when you "press in" on the front. When applying pressure, my display broke behind the glass. The glass was fine, but display broke into a "sliver moon" in the corner. What could have been covered under warranty, is now going to cost me under my insurance. Bummer.

@bjnslc 2 года назад

Thanks for the warning. Note to self: read comments before trying a DIY fix. I'm glad you have insurance on the phone.

@tomf1028 2 года назад

same here :(

@arlenehayes1734 Год назад

Did the freezer method work for anyone? About to start on round #3 here but I'm wary of freezing it

@courtbourne Год назад

Wow the two finger tapping method worked. I didn't believe it would but it just saved me a trip to the store to get it fixed.

@WorldofTech Год назад

Glad it helped

@ericfredrickson1554 2 года назад

I won't lie, I have no idea if all the tapping/smacking/massaging suggestions are legitimate. But my 5a did black-screen today (100% battery charged, just pulled it from my pocket after getting to my room at work and wouldn't cycle on). I kept trying to hold the power but didn't hold it long enough it seems. My google logo popped on at the exact same time as yours on step 1. I didn't have a charging cable with me in my room since the battery lasts days and charges to full in the car ride to/from work. Big thanks. Can't believe I didn't hold the power long enough.

@BoofYou 2 года назад

My question is, if tapping it or massaging it got the screen to power back on, what is the likelihood that I don't have the problem again in the future??

@AXTX19 3 месяца назад

The solutions aren't normal. You likely already experienced the issue. I just had that issue now,and I have to get a new phone.

@BoofYou 3 месяца назад

@@AXTX19 yeah, got a new phone long ago now. 😁

@AXTX19 3 месяца назад

@@BoofYou What did you end up getting ? Contemplating getting another Pixel . I love the pixel line,but I would hate for it to be a recurring thing with the pixels. And the 5a is my first .

@BoofYou 3 месяца назад

@@AXTX19 I stuck with Pixel. After this issue I got a used Pixel 6. No issues with it but traded for the Pixel 8 when they came out and had great trade in deal...son has the 5 still and no issues. I've had the original Pixel, then 3,6 now 8. Occasionally minor bugs but nothing serious except when the 5a screen died.

@AXTX19 3 месяца назад

@@BoofYou Okay. I loved the phone man. Good to hear it's been good to you. I'll probably go for another used pixel. Thanks for the response. You've convinced me 😁.

@danielhdz123 2 года назад

Why does this happen i wanna know why it happened to me 2 times

@kiliantaeffner7760 Год назад

Your the man!!! Thank you it worked, with the Display - Massage!

@MarceloPGG Год назад

My phone isn't working with anything, is not just the screen, no, I didn't drop it... What are the other possible causes?

@Kievlar Год назад

Did all the pushing and tapping and massaging but mine's still in black screen. I could hear it make sound when charging or when I press together the power button + volume down. Help!

@chenliangheng1194 Год назад

Mine is the same, the screen is black, but I can answer the phone. Is your problem solved?

@Kievlar Год назад

@@chenliangheng1194 my phone still charges back and I can force restart and hear it sound when power + lower volume keys are pressed together. I had it opened and the LCD, battery, etc be dissembled and reassembled to see it this fixes the black screen issue but it did not. Possibly Google sold us bad Pixel phones with these overwhelmingly number of dying phones all of a sudden?

@Samy-Terje 2 года назад

Thx for the tapping tip, it worked for me ! 😲 But how the hardware design can be as bad as this !?!? Bad solders ? Some loose connectors ?

@suecambridge5027 2 года назад

Wow, who would have thought massaging a phone would work! Thank you

@MGTube14 2 года назад

I tried to do the spamming the power button. DONT DO THIS. It made a loud noise that was a siren and then it called 911. AGAIN DONT DO THIS

@oneidiaviana7728 2 года назад

yup just happen to me, i had to tell them it was an accident.

@ameliamena4670 Год назад

Holy cow... step 1 worked! After reading up and agonizing for hours, I found your video... Not sure if letting it rest was key or if I just didn't hold it long enough before (I find that hard to believe). But I am currently working on transferring the 4000 un-backed-up photos of my new baby... so thank you for giving me some hope and a solution!

@ameliamena4670 Год назад

Well... It turned on and worked for about 5 hours, which was long enough for me to back up my pictures, thank goodness. The black screen of death happened again and none of these fixes have worked the second time. I will try UBreakIFix for a screen replacement next.

@Excal123 Год назад

@@ameliamena4670 Did ubreakfit wfix the problem? what ever it was

@stephensmith9233 Год назад

quick tapping the power button worked for me. I thought the phone was fried. Thanks so much for this info.

@briangastaldi6136 Год назад

🤣🤣🤣

@shannoncheatwood1947 Год назад

Second to last worked! Had to slap it really hard and I think I heard something click. Thank you!!

@MaydaysCustomWoodworks 6 месяцев назад

I was sure that i was screwed...... but the massaging method did it for me. the screen turned on but it was all pixelated and weird. then i restarted my phone and it works correctly. Thanks man!

@owenokeefe8095 Год назад

Worked, love it! Thanks!!

@dmikes6411 Год назад

I've had two Pixel 5as with screen failures in the span of a month, this didn't work but I think the digitizers failed. I'm so angry, Google designed the perfect phone for me. Perfect form factor, rear fingerprint scanner, powerful enough to do everything I need it to do, great battery life. All except that their screens are faulty. If you're reading this, you're probably dealing with the same failure. Try the methods above, but if it doesn't work, avoid the Pixels. Don't support Google when they make such delicate little creatures. I'm just so frustrated.

@dirtwasp21 8 месяцев назад

how do i make it shut down and -not- restart? my screen is toast but the phone keeps turning back on and hoggin the blutooth ??

@ZaRafaGirlNoha Год назад

You just saved my day! The phone tapping did the trick!! Thank you!!!!!!

@miguelgonzalez1739 Год назад

If nothing works, could be that the connector might be loose or the screen is totally lost? I have no repair options in my current country. It stopped working suddenly, came back two times forcing restart but the third was the charm and no massage is bringing it back to life. Still vibrates, alarm sounds, receives call, bluetooth works, etc.

@chenliangheng1194 Год назад

Mine is the same, the screen is black, but I can answer the phone. Is your problem solved?

@johnsperanza7287 2 года назад

World of tech. Thank you so much it work on the first step. Awesome very happy

@anilnair2998 2 года назад

Tried all , still have black screen

@alexsmith3518 Год назад

Me too

@jonathanayman6399 5 месяцев назад

do you have the solutions ?

@cergo4142 2 месяца назад

@@jonathanayman6399 same question(

@TooDarkFart Год назад

tried all these multiple times last night. First one worked almost immediately then after loading in, it did it almost instantly again. Hasn't turned on since. After going through all steps now it doesn't vibrate when noticing my biometric or pressing the power button like it did. Also didn't get warm when on charger all night. Now its sitting next to me uncharged for an hour and still warm. Tried using find my device to push a call through but it can't find my device. Tried removing and reinserting sim, nothing. Old Pixel won't turn on either. My favorite part though is when selecting what is wrong to file a claim it says its all good and covered though I'd imagine I'll lose everything because I'll be getting a replacement (I'd rather go to to a store than mail) when entering the IMEI google says they don't have a contract with me. Amazing.

@crashedcan Год назад

same- no physical feedback whatsoever from the phone. Never dropped the phone, always been in a case, no damage, mint condition, few months of use. But it wont switch on. Currently waiting for it in the freezer, but based on all the reactions under this video im willing to give it a few tries. Also live in a european country which isnt covered by google device support so i was told multiple times to go stuff myself on the phone- albeit in a friendly way. Anyway. Hope you get it fixed.

@jeanettefoley2325 2 года назад

Does this work if your screen cracked and went black? Has lines and stuff now

@jeanettefoley2325 2 года назад

Also do you know where I can get a screen for the 5a to replace myself? Thanks

@urbimal 2 года назад

I could not believe the tapping would work, but it did. Thanks! Watched the rest of the video to see what could the next steps be

@dmsruf30205 2 года назад

Me, too!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

@lakuku9363 2 года назад

I know right! It actually worked when I tapped it twice! WTF! I was so stressed out trying to figure out why my screen went black all of a sudden.

@eleanorling7114 Год назад

I could cry- the phone massaging worked!!! I submerged my phone in dirty water, though it was a goner, would not turn on all day!

@Bejaye Год назад

Did the freezer method work for anybody? Im nervous to try that one. All the other steps didn't work either.

@user-yk3vg5qv3w 4 месяца назад

Worked for me, just by the first step! Very helpful! Thank you!

@tastyasia9155 Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@RayGeroski Год назад

That's all well and good, but if the screen is black and doesn't work, you won't ever see the Google logo.

@5C_Sami 2 года назад

My Pixel 5a went blank right before bed with almost 50% battery life. I live in 2021, so it's my alarm clock and definitely need it to wake me up on time in the morning. I looked for solutions to get my phone going because I gotta work tomorrow morning. Nothing was working and then i tried the tapping method. It seems like the dumbest solution, but it worked almost instantly. Kinda super frustrated with my phone that something malfunctioned in a way that this was the solution, but thanks so much for this video. I can continue to function as a tech-dependent millennial. Thanks!

@lz8306 2 года назад

Today I dropped Pixel 5 face down with a thicker rubber bumper case and screen protector on a flat tile floor phone was completely killed even opened it up nothing loose no response tried all these methods. I think the screen was on its like it fried the motherboard in it. Never buying a google phone again

@indrojoti805 9 месяцев назад

Hello, i have Google pixel 5a, this phone screen blackout problem. Your tips not worke. How to fixed it😢😢

@lany_07gaming 2 года назад

Nice info as always for the Google pixel 5a user's.👍

@user-zx9dk2vd5t 9 месяцев назад

I really thought I was being pranked when it got to the freezer suggestion but dammit that's the one that worked! What in the world. Thank you for saving my sanity.

@florianb.7592 10 месяцев назад

i did everything mention up there, still frozen. i thought my phone was broken for good. But after trying for 30min, holding the power and UP volume did restart the phone. I then did a clean wipe from bootloader and i am now reinstalling my phone like a brand new phone. The screen works perfectly. So it seems that a OS or software issue can make your screen looks like it's missing some cables :). I would not suggest NOT to slam or massage your phone too much as on mine it made the keyboard not work well anymore. The rest of the phone is running perfectly.

@fahizknm 6 месяцев назад

How did you perform clean wipe from bootloader when the screen was blank?

@FloBorge 6 месяцев назад

@@fahizknm the screen worked with the bootloader, so it was a software issue not a hardware issue. Unfortunately following the instructions above permanently damage part of the screen making it unresponsive in some part of it, so i ended up buying a new phone. Don't hit your screen, that's for sure! :)

@ScreamingEagleTroySmith Год назад

This worked for me! I had to replace my screen due to a physical break from a 3' drop. I put the new screen in and it was black. Held the power button until logo appeard and it turned on. Thank you for the tip!

@msuff15 Год назад

I have a broken pixel 5a and I couldn't activate my google Fi on the new phone due to black screen. Step 1 worked on the first try but only lasted for 30 sec. Tried step 1 to 7 twice. Will take a break and try again tomorrow......

@Nahidhasanofficial1 9 месяцев назад

You just saved me brother. it worked. suddenly my pixel 5A screen got black with full working condition like calls, sms and others. Long Pressed to power button rise it up and that was unexpected for me, never thought. love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

@michaelschalow3617 Год назад

This saved me today. Thank you. My screen went black and I run my Dexcom G6 (constant glucose monitor for diabetes) through my phone. Found this video on my laptop and I was up and running in no time.

@cduran1983 2 года назад

Mine did not worked 😭 And I think I hit it to hard and the screen broke...😭😭

@afsankr2007 2 года назад

it does not work. liked the pixel 4 xl. now all of the sound coming message alarm everything I hearing but display is black. I bought in Canada. i am in Saudi Arabia. I am upset. how could i recover my phone. any one help me. please...

@chenliangheng1194 Год назад

Mine is the same, the screen is black, but I can answer the phone. Is your problem solved?

@afsankr2007 Год назад

@@chenliangheng1194 yes it was serviced in a metro city they changed the display ic then it was okay. But I spent five thousand Indian money. I am not interested to buy any Google product after that. It is insecure and making loss.

@andresidrovo9547 2 года назад

So my screen may be broken/faulty . Maybe a different type of problem. But for me it only made it worse, Heads up. If you think your screen is broken(it blinks or looks cracked) dont try this method as it will not fix it

@fazlyarozlan6078 Год назад

Fridge method works for me 😭😭😭 unbelievable but it works!!!!! Thanks!!

@ebituesthergrace113 6 месяцев назад

It worked for me. The long press on the power button worked. Thank you

@WorldofTech 6 месяцев назад

Good to hear

@jetich 2 года назад

DON'T do this! it activated the 911 emergency call and I couldn't see anything that was going on!

@constanceudenze9677 2 года назад

Me too!!

@user-nr7vd4nh5q 5 месяцев назад

Wow! I'm actually in shock! Not sure what fixed it, but after massaging and banging it, and long pressing the power button it worked! Would have never believed it!

@elvampire5633 10 месяцев назад

phone dropped - nothing works what a horrible horrible experience - how flimsy are these google phones!! so aggravating

@sethbingo 9 месяцев назад

First step worked for me. Unfortunately it happened with the phone again but all of my photos were successfully backed up by that point.

@povclown 2 года назад

I dropped my phone and now the screen won't turn on but I can hear the vibrations

@KhadizaAkterKhadiza-gl9rw 4 месяца назад

My phone drop and it was black screen,calls are coming my phone is on ,now what I do?

@RufusShaw Год назад

Thank you, who would have thought that would have worked? it did for me, and I was in a full panic. Thank you very much!

@GaldyTommyRivera 2 месяца назад

Thanks!! For Your Help!

@starfoxa365 2 года назад

YOU Saved my PHONE!!!!!!!! Omg thank you so so so much!!!!!!!!!!!!

@owenx380 Год назад

Is massaging the phone (or any of these other methods) likely only a temporary fix?

@mikemike0000 2 месяца назад

I bought a 5a when it launched in 2021. It has been the best handset I've ever owned! April 19th it died. Screen went black and that was all she wrote. I immediately got online with Google support and was told that I was way out of warranty, but they'd replace it anyway with a Pixel 6a. I was happy with that. About 30 mins later I get an email telling me that due to inventory issues, I will not be receiving a 6a, but instead will be getting a Pixel 7 Pro! I had to do a double take and make sure I was reading it correctly! Today, April 29th, FedEx dropped off my brand new, sealed in the box (not a refurb) 7 Pro! I'm heartbroken that my 5a finally croaked, but I'm over the moon that Google did me right and sent me this thing! I've NEVER had a phone this nice!

@WorldofTech 2 месяца назад

Wow i can’t believe they did that. Anyway my dad still use/ his pixel 5a and he doesn’t want to change or upgrade

@mikemike0000 2 месяца назад

@@WorldofTech I absolutely LOVED my 5a! I've seen on Reddit that Google has been sending quite a few people the 7 Pro as a replacement lately. Maybe it has something to due with the fact I'm on Google Fi as my provider?

@gladys3870 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much!!! It finally worked after slapping it against my palm a few times.

@sidrafaisal5239 11 месяцев назад

My phone is start show google but after that phone is turn off what is the reason plz any one??

@vtyapkin Год назад

Massage trick did it for me. Thanks!

@we.are.all.barabbas 8 дней назад

I was watching this and as I stayed longer I was like "this is getting ridiculous" but the massaging worked 😭thank you, I was so worried because I don't have a back up for my files! thought I was hopeless!

@wheezeyxd 4 месяца назад

really amazing video this was!

@aynurabbassoy2620 Год назад

Thank you, it works

@mdtajnurrahman 4 месяца назад

Thank you so Much it's working...

@ruslanzanikov7180 Год назад

Thank you very much

@bigfootartist7411 4 месяца назад

Thank you. It worked. 😊

@BryceCorbitt 6 месяцев назад

I am shocked that putting my Pixel 5A in the freezer actually did the trick! Backing this thing up immediately!

@douglaspark3419 2 года назад

Brand new Pixel 5a with the matching Google phone case. This thing literally fell about 12" from my sweatpants pocket onto the concrete. The bottom right corner took the impact and now there's a tiny little crack in the glass in that corner (looks like there must be more than one layer of glass because the crack doesn't seem to be on the outside glass layer). I tried everything in this video and nothing helped. No, I'm not doing it seven times, or even twice. I'm gonna have to mail the phone back and get a replacement. Interestingly, the phone this Pixel 5a replaced was a $50 Chinese ZTE piece of junk, but that piece of junk survived at least 50 such 12" falls with no case, and it even survived a roughly 50ft fall onto asphalt that caused it to blow apart. I pieced it back together, minus the buttons (which I couldn't find), and okay, I had to use a pen or corner of a credit card to stick in the holes on the side (where the buttons used to be) in order to make it light up so I could use it, but it continued to function. So, in terms of durability, I have to say that the $50 Chinese piece of junk was far superior to the Pixel 5a. Rather disappointing.

@JS-xk3sp 2 года назад

Did google make this right? Literally almost the same situation. Google case and all! Just curious of your outcome. Thank you

@douglaspark3419 2 года назад

@@JS-xk3sp Yes, they did, but I had paid for the protection/insurance when I bought it, which gives me two replacements per year if something happens (assuming it's covered, which this was). However, there is a roughly $100 deductible for any accident you claim, which I know is just like any other insurance, but I hadn't read the terms carefully and so I didn't know about the deductible until the rep told me. Free shipping on the return and replacement, and they sent the replacement super fast (next day air, I think it was?). So . . . all good but it did cost me 100 bones. Did you buy the insurance, by chance?

@anitajain4086 2 года назад

@@douglaspark3419 hey exactly the same situation in facing right now. What adds to my misery is I am from India, and since pixel 5a wasn't even launched in India (I bought an imported one from amazon), I can't even repair this phone here. I would have to send this to Japan/US, and I am still figuring out the process. I bought it JUST LAST MONTH. There is just minute damage on the inside layer of the bottom right of the screen (which is not even visible) but the display is goneeeee.

@anitajain4086 2 года назад

@@douglaspark3419 on the top of it, I didn't get the insurance. Which is just so saddening.

@douglaspark3419 2 года назад

@@anitajain4086 I'm sorry to hear that. It's a good phone but a lot of people seem to have this one problem. I hope you are able to get it fixed without spending too much money or time. Your situation is definitely a little more complicated than mine due to your location. I wish you the best of luck, Anita. :-)

@zeevabrams Год назад

Smacking the phone around killed the phone completely. It just started blinking at the edges. Not sure I'd recommend doing all of these.

@ALPHABARN Год назад

Tried this method about 2-3 times and would not power up. Left it charged powered it up first thing in the morning and it worked. Don't even think it charged while being plugged in since I only had 30% battery in the morning

@joannefc8325 5 месяцев назад

Smacking worked for me! You are awesome 🎉 Thank you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@joannefc8325 5 месяцев назад

I got 3 days out of the smacking fix. Don't assume it's a permanent fix. Suggest transfer data over a new phone as soon as possible.

@rhondalawes9832 Год назад

Dear @worldoftech Thank you for this video! My phone did this on a business trip outside of the US, luckily I was able to google your video on my laptop and you SAVED me. The phone is my alarm, navigation etc.... Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Grateful for you!

@shreeskabita8738 Год назад

thank it really work

@littlejvjv 2 года назад

Got this phone for my dad about a month ago and today it decided to black out. Tried everything, but the screen still won't turn on. I hope I can get a refund and use that to get him a Samsung

@VinayPatel3 13 дней назад

been 3 days now... can i let go?

@maryjodickerson8738 2 года назад

You needy to edit this video from the start. Repeatedly pressing the power button WILL SUMMON EMERGENCY SERVICES. Fortunately I was able to hit it and stop the call but geez.