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Google Pixel 7 Pro: Fingerprint reader not working on new screen, how to troubleshoot?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:10:15 -0700

I recently changed the screen of my Pixel 7 Pro, the display and the touch feature both work well; the fingerprint does not.

When I try to setup the Fingerprint Unlock android feature, I immediately get the following error on the Touch and hold the fingerprint sensor screen:

Fingerprint setup timed out
Fingerprint enrollment didn't work. Try again or use a different finger.

Things I tried but didn't fix the issue:

Ran the official repair app on: https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/carri... (after successfully pairing with my phone, the app displays an error stating that the software on my phone is newer than that of the tool and is unable to scan it).
Factory reset.
Re-opened the phone and double-checked the screen-to-frame connector.
Doubled-checked the sensor-to-screen connector (came installed but I disconnected and connected it back).
Downloaded and installed the Android USB driver for windows on my PC https://developer.android.com/studio/run...
Successfully ran the Update and Software Repair Tool on https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps

None worked, however after doing point 6, the error message takes more time to appear.

Before the new screen I remember my screen would turn very bright white on and around the fingerprint sensor, now it doesn't.

I have the fingerprint sensor from my old screen ready to install on the new screen but before risking damaging the new screen, I thought I asked here:

Is there any other way to troubleshoot the fingerprint reader via software to be sure it's not working?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 10, 2026 at 2:10 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Pixel 6 Pro bootloops even on charger after clean flash - Battery or Motherboard?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:48:47 -0700

My Google Pixel 6 Pro (4 years old) is stuck in a bootloop.

**Symptoms:**

Stays completely stable in Fastboot mode.
When booting into Android, it either loops at the Google logo or reaches the home screen for ~10 seconds before crashing and restarting.(sometimes stays longer but then gets stuck for 10sec before crashing)
Crashing is triggered by launching apps or high-load tasks.
The issue has progressed from rare/random to guaranteed every time the phone boots.
**Crucially:** The crashing happens even when the phone is connected to a wall charger.
The battery percentage drains gradually to 0% and does not "jump" or drop suddenly from 20% to 0%.

**Steps Taken:**

I have already tried flashing the official firmware using ADB and the Google Official Tool. The flash was successful, but the bootlooping and crashing persisted.
Tried multiple chargers and cables.

Is it possible for a 4-year-old battery to cause this "voltage sag" crash even when plugged in and without showing typical "percentage jumping" degradation? Or does this progression point to a motherboard/PMIC failure?

Google Pixel 9 Pro: Pixel 9 Pro Replacement Battery

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:35:34 -0700

I recently purchased a replacement battery from you and was planning to have a local tech install who is no longer available. Can I send the phone and battery back to you for the replacement installation? And if so, can you provide the cost.

Thanks

⟐ Answer edited Temmuz 08, 2026 at 21:35 GMT-7

Google Pixel 8: New Screen Black on Water Damaged Phone

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:10:53 -0700

My phone got water damaged when a sealed bag leaked in a chlorinated public pool. The bottom sat in a very small amount of water for a few minutes, but it was enough to cause the screen to go black. Initially it was completely non-functional, but after a few days in a rice bag, it was able to power on, receive notification bells, working GPS, phone calls, microphone and speakers worked. Everything worked except the screen. Then the screen worked for a few days, but very unreliably and eventually started flickering wildly and finally failed completely. The touch still worked, but no display, just all black.

That's the background. Since everything else on the phone appeared to be working, I thought it worthwhile to attempt a screen replacement and ordered the kit. I very slowly, meticulously, and carefully followed the instructions. Unfortunately, upon removing the old screen, I noticed a small amount of what appears to be very minor corrosion on the logic board next to the screen pins (see pics), so I gently cleaned it as best I could with alcohol and a Q-tip, then brushed it gently with a nylon brush, waited for it to dry completely, then installed the new screen. Sadly, even the new screen is still entirely black and even the touch doesn't work, even after re-seating a couple times.

Is there anything I've missed or should try before requesting an RMA? I'd love to get it working, but I can't think of anything else to try and finding a logic board, aside from being far more difficult to replace, is difficult to find and would change the entire device ID anyway. In other words, all my data is lost, and there is no longer a point in trying to recover it at that point. Fortunately, I was able to backup my data in the brief moments when the damaged screen was working prior to the repair.

Google Pixel 10 Pro: Is camera glass replacement available?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:38:22 -0700

I'm seeing front (digitizer) and "rear" glass for sale, but what do I to remedy broken camera glass? The 0.5X lens itself is also cracked so I'll be replacing the rear camera assembly, but the glass doesn't appear to be part of it.

⟐ Answered Temmuz 06, 2026 at 0:38 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7a: Pixel 7a: camera bar detached from rest of back cover

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:36:42 -0700

How do I reattach the camera bar to the rest of the back casing? Adhesive I found on the iFixit store seems only to cater for the replacement of the whole back cover. Would liquid adhesive do the job?

⟐ Answered Temmuz 03, 2026 at 10:36 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: Missing components near CS35L41B - capacitors and resistors values

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:50:05 -0700

Is there any chance ythat anybody know the capacitance and resistance of components on Pixel 7 PRO board?

Components are located under shield (1st photo - yellow frame) next to the CS35L41B.

I'm looking for values of components marked 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on this picture (please click to full size).

I blew those components out with hot air during CS35L41B replacement :-(

I will be very grateful for your help

⟐ Edited by author Temmuz 02, 2026 at 9:50 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: After screem replacement microphone only works for calls

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:36:23 -0700

After replacing my screen with the iFixit one, i've notticed that my microphone only works for a phone call. Nothing else works, nor google assistant, nor the recorder nor nothing. Top mic seems to work as on the video recording it is the one that is getting the sound

⟐ Answered Temmuz 02, 2026 at 9:36 GMT-7

Google Pixel 8: Proximity sensor not working after replacing screen

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:38:03 -0700

After I bought a genuine screen replacement from here ,I installed just as described by the video,after doing so I realized my proximity sensor wasn't working and my adaptive brightness was no longer adapting

⟐ Commented Temmuz 01, 2026 at 19:38 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: My phone speakers seems to be very low.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:33:14 -0700

My phone speaker isn't working properly. It's not audible at all. I need to hold my phone close to my hear to listen to videos etc.

Google Pixel 6: New LCD Screen (with frame) - can't install

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:23:41 -0700

I purchased a new LCD screen for my pixel 6. I got the one advertised as 'with frame'. I realize now that the screen that i took off the phone came out without the said frame. What is the approach I should take - can I remove the frame that is within the phone along the sides or do i remove the frame from the new screen (which doesn't appear easy). What approach is best/possible? If i can remove the old frame from the phone does the new screen with the frame just click in at that point?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 01, 2026 at 8:23 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6: I'm loosing network connection on one of my safaricom sims in kenya.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:10:21 -0700

I am loosing connection with my safaricom line in kenya..I cannot make calls because volte registration is failing...what might be the problem....

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The metal edge is scratched

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:22:01 -0700

Is this a part that can be replaced? I dropped my phone and the metal around the edge scratched. I like my phone naked but this rough edge is just really annoying.

⟐ Answered Haziran 26, 2026 at 18:22 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7a: Pixel 7a screen black after replacement but phone vibrates

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:24:10 -0700

I recently replaced the screen on my Google Pixel 7a with a genuine part from iFixit. After the repair, the screen remains completely black.

**Symptoms:**

The phone vibrates when holding the power button, so I know it's powered on.
I have tried a force restart (Power + Volume Up for 30 seconds) with no success.
I have already tried reseating the display connector and ensured it is clicked into place.
The battery was disconnected during the repair and has been charged.

Are there specific components or common pitfalls I should check on the logic board? Could this be related to the display stamping plate or a specific fuse? Any advice on further diagnosis before I request a replacement part?

⟐ Answered Haziran 25, 2026 at 11:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6: Fix bezel which separated from screen during battery replacement?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:29:06 -0700

Hello,

Using iFixit parts and repair guide, I am replacing my Pixel 6 battery. During disassembly, the bezel separated from the screen despite my efforts to prevent this. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered Haziran 25, 2026 at 7:29 GMT-7

Google Pixel 4a: How to solve gps issues, why no new gps cable in shop?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:36:02 -0700

Any experience here in the cleaning and re-connecting the GPS cable(s)? (Pixel 4a).

Planning to change my battery, but it is really necessary to have a good gps afterwards. It has had some rain in the past. Maybe some oxidation but its so hard to open, simply testing is not easy. So at battery exchanging time, it would be very nice to solve gps issues before glueing it back together.

I do not see new gps cables here. Someone proposed a new motherbord, thay seems waisting money if that is not 100% sure the cause. I am an experienced Electronics Engineer, connectors seem my first assumption of the cause. I cannot find other experiences. Just a new cable and cleaning its opposits seems a better approach but its like nobody has done that before?

And (why) are the cables not available?

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Google Pixel: How to fix google pixel gps not working?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:24:42 -0700

Recently I bought a used google pixel where I replaced the battery and I was happy with it. Today I went to a field where there is no WiFi and cellular. My last phone got a GPS 3D fix here in seconds and this one spent 10 minutes and didn’t connect to a single satellite. I downloaded GPS test and it shows a lot of satellites in view and zero in use. The google one on one support chat suggested a few things that I tried but it didn’t help so they recommended to return the phone for a replacement but the problem with this is 1st I’m not in the US, 2nd It’s a used phone so I don’t have anything else than the device itself. So is there any hardware or software solution I should try?

Things I tried:

Resetting to factory settings / wiping phone.

Not opening dev options.

Resetting GPS data.

Changing high accuracy location settings.

⟐ Answered Haziran 19, 2026 at 4:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: How to remove/replace the volume/power cable inside the device?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:21:10 -0700

Title. The cable assembly appears lodged between the back frame and the outer frame, and I cannot figure out how to get it out (and then replace it.)

Any help? Thank you!

⟐ Answered Haziran 18, 2026 at 6:21 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing screen. Pixel 6 Pro

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:16:07 -0700

Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing. Android in-app tells me to go to g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock which doesn't exist.

Google has a a fingerpint repair tool at https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps but it says my firmware is too new for the tool.

Now I have no fingerprint scanner and I used it on all secure apps.

⟐ Commented Haziran 18, 2026 at 3:16 GMT-7

Google Pixel 9: How to clean the top earpiece?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:42:13 -0700

This slit on top of the phone gets so dirty so fast... any tips on cleaning it up?