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Galaxy A71: Do I need my screen replaced if I have white vertical lines on screen?

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:09:52 -0700

Do I need to get my screen replaced if I have white vertical lines on my screen and they kept on growing in numbers. it was just one vertical line but now i have no idea, it covers 1/6 of my screen. also, it's at the middle and I can't use the fingerprint sensor coz it won't read my fingerprint. Ive dropped it many times and there are cracks on my screen, I'm wondering if the white lines will still appear if I replace the screen on my own.

⟐ Commented 5月 29, 2024 at 9:09 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy j7 Prime: How do I fix cracked display of my phone

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:39:57 -0700

The phone’s screen is broken at the end corner and had a crack at the button side also

⟐ Answer accepted 2月 11, 2019 at 5:39 GMT-7

Samsung Core Prime: How much is it to fix my screen?

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:48:13 -0700

How much does it cost to fix my screen ?

⟐ Answer edited 7月 07, 2016 at 19:48 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016): Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 usb connection won't show up

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:01:57 -0700

Hello there

I just bought my new, Samsung Galaxy A5 2016

Everything is fine but the USB connection is not showing up in the notification menu

I installed the driver, Samsung KIES and i updated all the USB drivers, but it still just charging when i connect it to the laptop, i tried another USB cable and it's the same charging and no MTP, i tried another phone and everything is fine there is data transfer but my phone NO!

Any help PLEASE ?

⟐ Commented 12月 08, 2023 at 18:01 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S7: Abnormal Factory Reset- Cannot Connect to Wifi to Login

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:48:55 -0700

My LCD stopped working and needed to be replaced. Before I knew what the problem was a tried a soft reset. I could hear my phone ring, it would vibrate, it would light up. Anyway, after LCD was replaced, turned the phone back on it takes me through the start up Welcome screen. I choose my language and it takes me to a screen that says set up wifi. Then I get the message

" Due to an abnormal reset, the selected Wi-Fi network cannot be used. Connect to a different wi-fi network. "

No matter what wifi network I try to connect to, I get the same message. If I click the skip button it says

"Due to an abnormal factory reset, you will not be able to use this phone until you sign into your Google Account to confirm that it belongs to you. A network connection is required."

I have the google account information, however, I can't get to the sign in screen because it's not allowing me to connect to any network.

Additional information

1. I initially had Verizon with this account. I no longer live in the US so I don't have Verizon anymore.

2. I tried to sign in without a sim card, with a sim card from my current country, with a Verizon sim card from another phone that is currently activated - I get the same message with all.

HELP?!

⟐ Commented 8月 29, 2023 at 8:48 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S7: What temperature should the heat gun be to remove back glass?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:57:28 -0700

I have tried a blow dryer and am afraid of over heating my phone. I have suction cups, guitar picks, spudgers etc.. Just afraid of damaging with too much heat. PLEASE let me know the secret.

⟐ Answered 1月 06, 2026 at 17:57 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note9: Why does my phone go crazy with ear buds plugged in?

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:53:43 -0700

Lately when I have my ear buds plugged into my phone it starts randomly doing different functions. If it turns a certain way it will randomly start playing Spotify despite the app not even being open. If I'm on YouTube it'll randomly pause and play the video. Multiple times it'll pop up with the menu asking me what app I'd like to use to perform this function when I hadn't been trying to do anything. It only does this when the ear buds are in.

If its of any importance I have two small cracks on the side of my screen but that happened months ago before this problem occurred.

⟐ Commented 7月 09, 2024 at 17:53 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016): Most of my text messages show (No Subject - Message size 1KB

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:44:03 -0700

Most of my incoming texts show:

Shows (No subject - message size 1KB - Expires 12:05 AM Apr 10)

When I tap on it, Failed to download - try again later and fails everytime I retry even though other texts appear.

Is this a common problem? How do I fix it?

⟐ Commented 2月 16, 2023 at 7:44 GMT-7

Samsung Android Phone: Why is there a Downloading on my phone?

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:09:41 -0700

I took my galaxy note8 off of its charger and now it has a arrow pointing down and Downloading Do not turn off target on it. My screen is Aqua blue and in the left hand corner it has description of my phone and RPMB fuse blown and FRP lock:on ...Qualcomm Secureboot:Enable......please help my phone want turn on or off.

⟐ Commented 5月 08, 2023 at 6:09 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Pocket (GT-S5300): Why is showing an onkey 7s reset

Sun, 02 May 2021 01:52:07 -0700

Why always showing an onkey 7s reset

⟐ Commented 5月 02, 2021 at 1:52 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Grand: battery drains fast even after replacement with new battery

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:57:20 -0700

my battery drains quickly even after replacement with new one

⟐ Commented 4月 28, 2020 at 6:57 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Grand: dropped phone in water now camera doesnt work

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:31:45 -0700

I was waking up to answer a text and my phone slipped off my bed and fell into a half full glass of water. I immediately took the phone out and dried it off I took the back piece off and let it air dry cause there was no immediate problems then I get up to use the bathroom I come back and my phone shut down. I turned it back on placed it in rice it turned on fine but now the camera doesn't work and the apps that involve the camera don't work either. what should I do? please help greatly appreciated

⟐ Commented 11月 08, 2025 at 10:31 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note5: Photos in gallery turning out blank

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:29:49 -0700

I was taking a selfie today,after that i wanted to edit it so i went into the gallery but all i found was black pics.never happened before

⟐ Answered 4月 21, 2023 at 13:29 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus: Cracked the front glass, any suggestions for repair?

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:02:30 -0700

The front glass of my S8+ is currently cracked on the bottom of the screen and I want to try and find an easy/simple fix since all functions of the phone are fine. I got an estimate to repair it for $329 dollars, but I don't want to pay that much obviously if I can do it cheaper myself. I see a guide for the regular S8, is that same? Also if I put electrical tape over the crack will that suffice for a while since that part of the screen is non-touch sensitive anyway? Thanks for any suggestions. Also where could one buy replacement glass?

⟐ Commented 3月 21, 2020 at 12:02 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: Back Camera Glass Broken

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 06:11:51 -0700

The Back Camera glass broke but the camera still works. Is there anyway to replace the glass without replacing the whole camera?

⟐ Commented 4月 28, 2018 at 6:11 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S7: Galaxy S7 main camera blurred. How to fix?

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:27:54 -0700

Just bought the used S7 on ebay and immediately noticed how bad the camera is on this. Seems like I'm always out of focus/softened/blurred whether in the camera app or snapchat. (All beauty settings are down to 0). Is something broken or what?

⟐ Commented 11月 03, 2020 at 13:27 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S8: Galaxy S8 - No cellular signal

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:59:26 -0700

I replaced the cracked display on my S8 and re-assembled it. Everything works great except that I can't get a cell signal. I just the “no” symbol (circle with a slash through it) where I should get the signal strength bars. I’ve tried adjusting the various cellular network settings without success, but even without that, I’m pretty sure it’s a hardware problem.

Any ideas on how to fix it?

⟐ Commented 8月 26, 2025 at 1:59 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S7: Why can I not place calls?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:19:35 -0700

My Samsung Galaxy S7 recently stopped being able to place calls. I can still recieve calls, send and recieve messages and use data. The only this that is not working is outgoing calls. When I attempt to make a call the phone says "dialing" and the after a few seconds, it says call ended and hangs up without ever connecting the call.

If restart my phone in safe-mode and clear the cache, I can make one call successfully but then it stops working again.

I would guess that the problem would be resolved by factory resetting my device, but Iam still holding out hope that it wont come to that.

Thanks.

⟐ Commented 2月 03, 2025 at 12:19 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active: Repair/Replace USB Charging Port

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:58:32 -0700

I (and many others) would like to have a repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active G870A for AT&T. There are no teardowns that I can find anywhere. I need to replace the USB Charging Port for this device and I don't believe the process is the same for the other model Galaxy S5 G900A. Your help and consideration would be much appreciated. Thank you.

⟐ Commented 4月 18, 2019 at 4:58 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Note8: Why does it continuously vibrate when charging?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:36:48 -0700

Sometimes, after the phone is completely dead, when I plug it in to charge, it just vibrates and does not charge.

⟐ Commented 3月 25, 2025 at 5:36 GMT-7