The damaged power button, it may seem the end of life of our android phone. But don't worry, there are plenty of alternatives to keep your phone running even when your Android phone's power button isn't working.
Not all methods work for all devices. In this article, we have compiled several ways to deal with a broken power button and you can choose the one that suits you best.
If you think your power button is bad, the most important thing to do to make sure you don't lose access to your device is to turn on USB debugging y Scheduled power on.
How to enable USB debugging on Android?
- Open phone settings
- Tap on Developer Options. if you don't see Developer Options en configurations, you can activate it Over the phone and then touch Build Number several times until you see a pop-up message that says “You are now a developer”.
- press Developer Options.
- Find USB debugging and touch to activate it.
How to activate the programmed ignition?
If your device supports scheduled power on/off, you can turn it on in configurations to automate power on and off. If you have a damaged power button and your device turns off, you can be sure that it will start at a preset time.
- Ir Settings. Search for “Scheduled power on/off” in the search button displayed in the upper right corner.
- Activate On and set the time you want it to turn ON every day.
How to unlock an Android device when the power button does not work
We can consider two scenarios where a damaged power button can get stuck. Your device may be in the ON state or it may be OFF.
Try not to let your device turn off, as the steps to gain control of the mobile phone without a power button are much easier when the device is ON.
Ways to restart your Android mobile with damaged power button when the device is turned off
- Once all its charge is used up, simply connecting the phone to the charger can restart your device. You can also try pressing the volume buttons in different combinations to boot into the recovery menu. There you can select “reboot system now” by tapping on the power button.
- Try connecting to a PC or laptop using a USB cable. This action can also reboot the device.
- If you have USB debugging enabled, you can reboot the device with ADB commands. You can find ADB drivers here or here. It installs the drivers for the device and then you can reboot the device by typing the command “reset adb”. Follow the online tutorials for your specific device.
How to unlock your device with a broken power button when it is on
It is relatively easier to wake up the screen when the device is on. You can try to call your mobile from another number to light up the screen. Connecting the charger or a USB cable can also turn on the screen. Devices with a fingerprint sensor will wake up with the touch of your fingertips.
Use double tap to wake up
There are also other features that can help you turn on the phone without the power button. For example, if the double tap to wake feature is enabled, you can use it to wake the screen and enter the password. So try to enable it in settings if you haven't already.
Also, you can use apps to offset the power button. These apps can turn off your screen, wake the screen, or perform the most necessary task to start your device.
Apps to replace your power button
Note: Apps of this type generally use device administrator rights. Before uninstalling them, you should go to Settings>>device administrator and uncheck the app from the list.
It is a lightweight app that does exactly what its name suggests. A gentle shake can turn on the screen and can also turn it off.
Gravity Screen is a very useful app if you have a broken power button. It can automatically turn off the screen when you put it in your pocket or put it on a flat surface.
You can choose keep screen on while the device is in motion. Gravity Screen allows us to set our own parameters to calibrate its various sensitivities according to preferences.
This app can make your volume button act as a power button to wake the screen from sleep mode. But you can't use it to reboot your device. You can also display a persistent notification on your notification panel that can turn off the screen when you touch it.
Consider these apps and techniques as a temporary solution and fix your device permanently by visiting a store near you.
So, here are some useful methods that you can follow to unlock your Android phone when the power button is not working. As for fixing the broken power button, there are two ways.
Hard reset your Android phone
Believe it or not, but your broken power button could be the result of some software issue that exists on your phone. Therefore, you should consider restarting your device for everything to work properly.
Check your manufacturer's website to see if they've created a device reset tool that works for your phone. I once found one for my Sony Xperia when I bricked the device while installing a custom ROM.
In our tutorial section, we have a good number of articles explaining how to format android phones.
Send it in for repair
Now restarting the phone will not solve the problem if the power button is physically damaged. The next logical step is to send your phone in for repair. It may still be under warranty and they will fix it for free.
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