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Easy ways to find and fix a dead pixel on Android
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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.

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Troubleshooting the Pixel

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  1. 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]
  2. 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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Using a Pixel Fixing App

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  1. Open the Play Store . You’ll usually find it in the app drawer.
  2. A list of apps will appear.
  3. Read the descriptions and reviews to decide which to download . [2]
  4. This installs the app on your Android phone. [3]
    • Be sure to grant the app permission to run if prompted to do so.
  5. You’ll find its icon in the app drawer.
  6. 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]
  7. 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]
  8. 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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Applying Pressure

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  1. It’s best to use a stylus made for screens, but if you don’t have one, you can try a pen cap or even the tip of a pen. Choose something with which you can apply pressure to a single pixel without disrupting those around it. [6]
  2. This is to avoid scratching the screen’s surface.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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