How to Repair an Android Phone Screen

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

While your smartphone is pretty robust and hard to damage, sometimes damage does happen and we need to get it repaired.

Some potential damage can be resolved easily but others require expert repair.

2. Adjust Brightness

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Select Display.
   

1. Select Brightness Level.
   

1. Use the slider to increase or decrease the brightness of your display.
   

3. Charge

Plug your phone in to charge, and allow it to charge for at least 30 minutes.

4. What's next?

5. Charge

Plug your phone in to charge, and allow it to charge for at least 30 minutes.

6. Restart

1. Hold down the power button on your Android device.
   Depending on the manufacturer and model of Android device you have, the location of the power button will vary.
2. A prompt will appear on-screen. Select Restart.
   

If the menu does not pop up, continue to hold the power button, and your Android device will shut off.

• If you had to shut down your Android device, wait 30 seconds before turning your device back on.

7. What's next?

8. Adjust Magnification

Sometimes, your icons can appear extremely large. This is the magnification feature of Android.

Zoom Out

1. To zoom out, tap 3 times, fast, anywhere on the screen.
2. If that does not work, use the volume up and down buttons to see if those are set as zoom.

If you wish to disable the Magnification feature, continue below. Otherwise, it is safe to leave on and use.

Disable Magnification

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Scroll down, then select Accessibility.
   

1. Select Magnification.
   

1. Set Magnification to Off.
   

1. Select the back arrow in the top corner.
   

1. Select Magnification gesture.
   

1. Set Magnification gesture to off.
   

9. What's next?