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This wikiHow teaches you how to troubleshoot and fix a stuck or dead pixel that isn't responding on your Android's screen. A stuck or dead pixel can look like a tiny dot on your Android phone's screen that doesn't display the correct color or only displays black.
Quickly Fix a Dead Pixel on Android
See if your dead pixel appears in a certain app to rule out the possibility that the app is the problem. Restart your phone to see if the screen simply needs to turn off and back on.
Steps
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![Step 1 Check to see if the dead pixel only appears in certain apps.]()
Check to see if the dead pixel only appears in certain apps. If the black dot only appears in one app, the issue is with the app and not your phone or tablet. Try updating the app or removing it completely.[1] -
![Step 2 Restart your phone.]()
Restart your phone. The pixel may just need a kick-start. To restart your phone or tablet, press and hold the power button, then tap Restart when it appears. If the pixel is still black, continue Using a Pixel Fixing App.
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![Step 1 Open the Play...]()
Open the Play Store. You’ll usually find it in the app drawer.
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![Step 2 Type dead pixel into the search bar and tap the search key.]()
Type dead pixel into the search bar and tap the search key. A list of apps will appear. -
![Step 3 Select a pixel detect-and-fix app.]()
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![Step 4 Tap INSTALL on the app you choose.]()
Tap INSTALL on the app you choose. This installs the app on your Android phone.[3]- Be sure to grant the app permission to run if prompted to do so.
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![Step 5 Open the pixel detect-and-fix app.]()
Open the pixel detect-and-fix app. You’ll find its icon in the app drawer. -
![Step 6 Detect the dead pixel.]()
Detect the dead pixel. Look for a button that says something like Check for Dead Pixels or Detect Dead Pixels. If the app finds a dead pixel, it’ll let you know and give you the option to fix it.[4] -
![Step 7 Fix the dead pixel.]()
Fix the dead pixel. Look for a button that says something like Fix Dead Pixel or Fix Pixel. The app will attempt to correct the broken pixel. Depending on the app this process may take several minutes to several hours.[5] -
![Step 8 Check for dead pixels again.]()
Check for dead pixels again. After the app is finished, makes sure to run the detection function again to make sure the issue is corrected. If the issue still persists, continue to the next part.
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![Step 1 Find a blunt, narrow object.]()
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![Step 2 Wrap the tool in a soft, damp cloth.]()
Wrap the tool in a soft, damp cloth. This is to avoid scratching the screen’s surface. -
![Step 3 Turn off the screen.]()
Turn off the screen. You don’t have to turn off the phone, just darken the screen. Be sure to remember the location of the pixel.- If it’s hard for you to remember where the pixel is, mark it with a wipeable marker.
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![Step 4 Apply gentle pressure with the tool for about 5 to 10 seconds.]()
Apply gentle pressure with the tool for about 5 to 10 seconds. Do this 2 to 3 times for good measure.[7]- You can damage your screen or make the issue worse using too much force, so gently apply pressure.
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![Step 5 Turn the screen back on.]()
Turn the screen back on. Hopefully, this corrects the issue.- Run the pixel detect-and-fix app again to check for the pixel once more. If the pixel is still dead, run the repair part of the app again.
- If none of these methods corrected the dead pixel issue, contact the manufacturer for repair.
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References
- ↑ https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001485/
- ↑ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redpi.apps.touchscreendeadpixels&hl=en&gl=US
- ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-fix-a-dead-pixel/
- ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-fix-a-dead-pixel/
- ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-fix-a-dead-pixel/
- ↑ https://mobiletechaddicts.com/dead-pixels-after-dropping-phone/
- ↑ https://mobiletechaddicts.com/dead-pixels-after-dropping-phone/
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