How an Android Black Screen Appears
An Android black screen is not the same as an Android phone that won’t turn on. If your phone has a black screen you may see:
The lights on the phone flash and blink appropriately, but the screen not working.You can utilize the buttons on the phone and hear or feel the appropriate responses, but nothing is displayed on the screen.The phone rings or makes sounds for notifications, but you cannot interact with the phone.
What Causes an Android Black Screen?
Unfortunately, there’s no one single thing that can cause your Android to have a black screen. Here are a few causes, but there could be others, too:
The screen’s LCD connectors may be loose.There is a critical system error.You may have installed incompatible apps.The phone may have been overcharging for a long period of time.There are app caches that need to be cleared.The phone has been exposed to extreme heat (such as leaving it in a hot car).
How to Fix a Black Screen on an Android Phone
Regardless of the reason, there are a few things you can try to get your Android phone screen working again. If none of these steps have worked, it’s time to either contact the manufacturer of your phone or your service provider. After you’ve thoroughly cleaned and tested the buttons, reboot your Android device.
Press & hold the Home, Power, & Volume Down/Up buttons. Press & hold the Home & Power buttons.Press & hold the Power/Bixby button until the phone shuts down completely.
Remember to restart your phone after it has completely shut down. Alternatively, you could also choose Factory data reset from the screen to completely reset your phone back to factory specs. This can be useful if you’ve installed a corrupt app that is affecting your display.
