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Samsung Galaxy A21s: Samsung galaxy a21s, please help! Black screen after dropping it.

Sat, 13 May 2023 14:56:07 -0700

So i dropped my phone. And its broken, when i turn it on it just make a small signal and turns off. I want to repair the phone by myself. Do i need to change the whole display or can i just change the screen? Or do i need to repair it another way?

⟐ Commented 5月 13, 2023 at 14:56 GMT-7

iPhone 6s: forgot screen unlock code

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:19:53 -0700

is there a way i can bypass iphone 6s screen lock code from chromebook

⟐ Answer edited 2月 23, 2021 at 1:19 GMT-7

realmi c12: How to fix my phone screen lcd

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:08:02 -0700

my phone is glitching and have some lines of lcd

⟐ Commented 3月 30, 2026 at 16:08 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy A12: How can I reset my password

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:34:57 -0700

My phone got fixed and I can’t remember my password so I can’t opened it and it won’t allow finger print how do I reset it and still have everything on it easily without bringing it to a shop again

⟐ Commented 11月 23, 2025 at 9:34 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Ace: How to solve network ic problem?

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 08:13:51 -0700

my phone dont show network..........how to solve it

⟐ Answer deleted 2月 12, 2020 at 8:13 GMT-7

iPhone 4: Ear speaker on iPhone 4 suddenly very low, near mute.

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:16:48 -0700

My iPhone 4 is a 16 GB, about a half-year old.

I have replaced the front screen. Everything went smoothly, and the new screen worked like a charm. But after three weeks or so, the ear speaker suddenly became extremely low—at normal volume levels, it's impossible to detect any sound.

So now I'm stuck talking with the speaker on or using a headset. Which is not too cool...

I have done the works, as far as I know, for the software. I've done a hard restart and used iTunes to reset the phone to original settings.

None of these attempts have worked, though. I´m not that technically advanced when it comes to electronics. So I am just wondering if any of you could give any tips how I should fix it.

Is it a hardware error or a software problem? The speaker works. I can turn it up and down with the volume buttons, but it's all extremely low—essentially useless. Is there some software error that may have dialed the whole volume setting down somehow?

It's probably a hardware error, and my Apple guarantee is no longer valid, as I have changed the front screen. Should I try to replace the ear speaker myself, or should admit defeat and pay a pro to do it?

I hope you guys have some good ideas!

Thanks.

⟐ Commented 3月 19, 2019 at 7:16 GMT-7

LG G5: GPS Not working well at all

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 06:36:54 -0700

Are there any ways to fix the gps on the LG G5? Where is the antenna located? I've found several fixes and tried a couple. Getting better contact with some of the pins has helped but its temporary. I only get one satellite to connect currently which is better than the none I had before. Help?!

⟐ Answered 12月 13, 2021 at 6:36 GMT-7

iPhone 7: How to fix this accessory may not be supported

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:45:34 -0700

I got a cable for my iPhone7 i can charge and listen to music at the same time by using it was working at the beginning but when I updated my phone it keeps telling this accessory may not be supported, do you have any solution? Please help me.

⟐ Commented 5月 04, 2021 at 0:45 GMT-7

Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation: MY phones ringer is not working.

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:06:09 -0700

Phones physical condition is good and there is no damage to phone.

It never fell down , but one day suddenly there is no audio output coming form phone.

while playing music and when some one calls there is no sound.

⟐ Answered 1月 17, 2026 at 12:06 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S6: Can't disable ultra power saving mode.

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 22:05:17 -0700

After using ultra power saving mode for a while, I charged my phone and tried to disable it but there is a glitch and disable upsm option doesn't appear in the settings.

It seems as if the problem came about when I swapped to Google now launcher from touchwiz and set it as the default app when I touched the home button in upsm.

I've tried wiping the cache partition, rebooting in recovery mode and when I go into doing mode it just says that it's downloading a custom os and nothing happens on the screen for hours

Also can't back up the phone to kies because I can't use it as a USB connection in upsm. I really really need a few voice recordings from the data but the contacts etc is synced to my Google account.

Any advice?

⟐ Commented 7月 02, 2023 at 22:05 GMT-7

iPhone 5: iPhone 5 will not swipe to unlock but digitizer works?

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:56:34 -0700

Hey everyone,

So I've fixed plenty of iPhones myself but I ran into a pretty unique problem recently. To be clear, I'm working with an AT&T iPhone 5 that won't swipe to unlock the phone. At this point you're probably thinking its a faulty digitizer which definitely could be the issue but there's more.

Unfortunately, the iPhone's lock button isn't working either so the assisted touch button is currently displayed on the screen. I only bring this point up because I am able to freely move this button to any location on the screen with no problems. In other words, I know the digitizer and LCD are working but I still cannot swipe to unlock the phone. Also, I'm unable to swipe upwards from the bottom of the screen to open the airplane/wifi menu or swipe downwards to display the calendar/appointments menu.

Has anyone else encountered this?! If so, any information would help! I hope the description of my issue was clear but let me know if I'm missing anything. Thanks!

⟐ Commented 11月 27, 2016 at 11:56 GMT-7

Coolpad Note 3 plus: Factory Reset, unfortunately Google Play service has stopped

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:36:44 -0700

Dears,

I have coolpad note 3 plus mobile.. Getting frequent errors saying "unfortunately launcher has stopped". So i did factory reset and rebooted the mobile.

After the restart, its asking

1. select language

2. select sim

3. wifi --> i provided my wifi details and the connection was successful.

After that i am getting error saying "unfortunately Google Play service has stopped" during software update.. Nothing is moving after this error.

Could please help in this regard.

Regards,

B.R.L.Rao

⟐ Answered 1月 30, 2025 at 11:36 GMT-7

BlackBerry Passport: I have problems with phone signal

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:05:44 -0700

For a few days I-ve been having problems with losing signal. It does connect to the provider but it doesn-t have any signal

⟐ Answered 1月 08, 2021 at 7:05 GMT-7

iPhone 5: iPhone battery not charging after DIY battery replacement. Why?

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:10:37 -0700

I recently had some issues with my jailbroken iphone 5 where the battery just wouldn't last. The percentage would read 40% and just die. It eventually got to the point that the phone would die at 100%. A fully charged battery but still turn off after 5 minutes of use.

Yesterday i changed the battery myself using an ifixit guide and success was had!

Or so i thought! The phone turned on but only had 12% battery. No big deal so i plugged it in to the computer. At this point the phone restarted itself and then showed 9% battery. I left it plugged in for awhile and noticed that the battery still showed a charge of 9%. I rebooted it and it then showed a 6% charge. I left it plugged in over night and it still only shows a 6% charge.

When plugged in, the phone claims it is charging and does chime at initial plug in. Could i have done something wrong when connecting the new battery? Has anyone else experienced this before? Please help!

P.S. warranty is obviously void now and my update isnt due till november. :/

UPDATE: Apple Store rejected the phone (like I knew they would). Took it to a iPhone repair kiosk at my local mall and they put a new battery into it and it was fine. I did everything correctly in my fix but the replacement battery I received in the mail was faulty. Thanks for your answers everyone!

⟐ Commented 12月 24, 2020 at 13:10 GMT-7

ZTE ZMax: How do I get back the Setting Icon, that gear icon?

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 03:00:05 -0700

The Setting (Gear) icon went missing on my home page and I can only suspect I had deleted it somehow.

I can't locate information on how to get it back with all the General settings features, along with the Wireless & Networks Settings, Device, Personal, Accounts, and System settings under that Gear icon. I have no idea how to get them back in the entirety.

Any help appreciated. Thanks

⟐ Answered 10月 31, 2018 at 3:00 GMT-7

iPhone 6 Plus: stuck in dfu with itunes error 4005

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 02:15:27 -0700

Ok so nearly two weeks ago i plugged my phone into the headphone jack of some old stereo system my uncle has, i was trying to set it up and in the process the phone fell out of my hand, i was sitting down so it was about a 2-3 foot drop. i picked the phone up and it was on the boot up screen (white background and Black apple), it was taking abnormally long to boot up so i held the home and power button, which i now know was a TERRIBLE idea. fast forward to the present and the phone is stuck in DFU mode, when i try to restore it the screen turns on with a black background and white apple and then iTunes gets stuck on "waiting for iPhone" and gives me the error 4005. I've tried changing the USB cable, changing the USB port, using a different windows PC and even a mac, all with the latest version of iTunes and no it was not a host file thing. I've tried every software solution that my research has brought me and the problem still persists so that leads me to believe it's a hardware issue so i'm wondering what part is it that i have to replace to fix it, i'm a bit of a tinkerer and i'd rather avoid getting price gouged at a repair shop. Sorry if the post was too much of a read but i figured it'd be best to provide all the details. Thank you in advance for any and all help

⟐ Answered 11月 25, 2023 at 2:15 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G: Forgot lock screen password

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:37:15 -0700

I forget my password of lock screen how to remove it without removing any data

⟐ Answered 1月 10, 2026 at 12:37 GMT-7

LG G3: LG G3 Blue Screen

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:53:42 -0700

The Lg G3 will flash the logo sign and then after a second the screen flashes blue. Is it a software or hardware issue

⟐ Answered 10月 28, 2024 at 9:53 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Activate issue with no network works

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:48:32 -0700

Hello!

I have iphone 7 (A1660) with (NO service) problem , I tryed use ipcc files but carrier still Not Available, so I update to IOS 12 and now I stuck with activate issue(there is still no service,Even with use different sim cared), it saying Unable to Activate An update is required to activate your iphone. image below

I Noted when I eject the tray of sim cared, my phone do’s not say (No SIM card inserted ).

pleas help me!

Thank you before!!

Ibrahim

⟐ Answered 3月 31, 2026 at 22:48 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: Fingerprint sensor not working after screen replacement.

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:06:44 -0700

Hello,

I recently replaced my screen and everything seems to be working as expected, except for the fingerprint sensor. If I try to register my digits I get the following error.

Fingerprint setup timed out

Fingerprint enrollment didn't work. Try again or use a different finger.

Can someone help me out with this?

⟐ Commented 11月 18, 2024 at 14:06 GMT-7