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Samsung Brightside: Why is my phone screen black after water damage?

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:18:39 -0700

I accidentally dropped my phone in a sink full of water. I took the phone out right away, took the back off, and put it in rice. I took it out a few times after that to check it and when I did it still turned on and worked. However, at one point when I took it out the screen flickered and turned black. I put the phone back in rice for 24 hours and took it out a day later. When I tried turning it on it turned on, but the screen is still black and I can't see anything. Is there anything I can do to do fix this?

⟐ Commented 7月 06, 2025 at 18:18 GMT-7

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: How do I unblock my phone if I forgot my password?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:11:24 -0700

my phone is stuck at the password and i cant seem to remember what it is, any advice?

⟐ Answer edited 3月 30, 2023 at 12:11 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 home button not working after screen replacement

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:56:09 -0700

iphone 7 home button not working after screen replacement, help

⟐ Commented 4月 26, 2023 at 7:56 GMT-7

iPhone 5s: iPhone won't turn on after screen replacement?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:42:56 -0700

I work on iPhones often. With this one, I opened it and replaced the screen. Before I closed it up, I tried to turn it on, but it would not turn on. I also tried to plug it in, and it repeatedly made the charging sound.

⟐ Commented 3月 06, 2025 at 10:42 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Pocket (GT-S5300): Why does my phone keep vibrating for no reason

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:21:42 -0700

My phone keeps vibrating usually 2 quick vibrations after one another fo no reason. This keeps happening while on standby . I have tried everything but cant seem to stop it.

⟐ Commented 9月 07, 2024 at 22:21 GMT-7

Xiaomi Mi 4: My mi 4 is not turning on...

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:24:35 -0700

hi am in Germany and i dont find anyone who can repair my Xiaomi Mi4.. it just got switchoff and dosnot get turn on please adice me

⟐ Answered 1月 14, 2024 at 12:24 GMT-7

HTC One: How do I fix an HTC One with water damage?

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:44:52 -0700

My HTC One slipped into a bucket of water and after I removed it, it was still working. After about a half an hour it shut off and now it won't start back up or charge. Please help me out.

⟐ Answer deleted 10月 15, 2018 at 8:44 GMT-7

BlackBerry Curve 8520: How to fix application error 523?

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:02:19 -0700

Error 523

⟐ Answered 4月 15, 2017 at 0:02 GMT-7

Nexus 5: Screen black but phone works

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:08:25 -0700

I tried to replace my screen, and everything went well except for the fact that my screen is black, though the phone still turns on and works.

⟐ Answered 12月 24, 2024 at 2:08 GMT-7

iPhone 4: When making calls, the other party can't hear me.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:31:47 -0700

When I make a call through the handset, the other party can't hear me—but when I turn on speaker phone, they can hear me just fine. I can hear them, and the ringer works just fine.

Any thoughts?

Oh, and also, I can hear myself in the handset in an echo.

⟐ Answered 7月 01, 2022 at 17:31 GMT-7

iPhone 4: iPhone4 won't restore and shows Error 21

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:43:11 -0700

My phone won't turn on, but shows the Apple logo when I plug it in (either to the wall charger or the computer). Then, it goes to the Connect to iTunes screen and when I connect it to iTunes it tells me that I need to restore the phone. It will get all the way to "preparing iPhone for restore" then will say, "The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (21)." I tried to disable my computer security, but it did the same thing. Does anyone know what else I could do to fix it? Please help!

⟐ Answered 10月 12, 2022 at 3:43 GMT-7

ZTE ZMax: My phone won't charge

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:16:19 -0700

I plugged my phone up to three different chargers still no charge

⟐ Commented 2月 26, 2026 at 13:16 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S III: Samsung Galaxy S 2 will not sync with my PC.

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:54:38 -0700

When I plug my phone into the PC, it does not sync. All the phone does is charge. The PC doesn't seem to recognize my phone. I've tried re-installing the driver multiple times and that doesn't solve the problem. I need some help please!

⟐ Commented 1月 05, 2023 at 23:54 GMT-7

iPhone 6: GPS & Bluetooth work sporadically.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:46:46 -0700

I have a 128GB iPhone 6, just out of warranty. Two days ago, the GPS signal and Bluetooth connections weakened. They still work, but GPS shows a cone of confusion about 100 feet wide, making navigation and fitness tracking impossible. Bluetooth works within about 3 feet, but any more than that, it cuts out.

My phone is 25 days out of warranty, and Apple and AT&T were not helpful. Anyone have an idea of what the issue could be? WiFi works fine, as do calls, and the phone in is near-mint condition. Any ideas of what the problem could be?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented 4月 10, 2021 at 16:46 GMT-7

iPhone 5: My phone only charges when its off

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:15:59 -0700

Okay so my phone only charges when its off but when it turns on my phone doesn't recognize that its being charged and then it dies. it comes back to life at 4 percent and dies. its not the cord because I've tried it on 2 different phones and it works perfectly fine on the other two. Again my phone only charges when its off but never when its on.

⟐ Answered 3月 25, 2022 at 2:15 GMT-7

iPhone 5c: iPhone 5c Won't turn on or charge

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:25 -0700

iPhone 5c Won't turn on or charge what do I do??

⟐ Commented 4月 07, 2026 at 13:48 GMT-7

iPhone 4: iPhone 4 stuck on apple logo then turns off

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:45:01 -0700

The phone gets stuck on the Apple Logo for 20 secs then turns it self off. I have tried restoring, updated it, etc. When restoring it shows the progress bar but as soon as its done it just goes back to same issue. I have also entered my phone into DFU mode and doing a complete restore with no luck. Your help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answered 1月 19, 2023 at 4:45 GMT-7

iPhone 4: How can I turn off voice control on my iPhone 4?

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 04:50:57 -0700

My iPhone 4 is on voice control. How do I get it back to normal?

⟐ Commented 3月 22, 2020 at 4:50 GMT-7

iPhone 4: Why won't my iPhone 4 turn on?

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:26:41 -0700

My iPhone 4 isn't turning on. What can I try to get it working again?

⟐ Commented 6月 19, 2020 at 23:26 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing screen. Pixel 6 Pro

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:27:23 -0700

Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing. Android in-app tells me to go to g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock which doesn't exist.

Google has a a fingerpint repair tool at https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps but it says my firmware is too new for the tool.

Now I have no fingerprint scanner and I used it on all secure apps.

⟐ Answer edited 3月 24, 2026 at 19:27 GMT-7