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Google Pixel 3: How to clean charging

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:42:33 -0700

There is dirt in the shipment and I cannot install it USB How can the problem be solved?

⟐ Answer edited Ağustos 04, 2024 at 14:42 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: permanent vertical lines on display after battery replacement

Sat, 04 May 2024 04:24:36 -0700

I did the guide on replacing the battery of a pixel 3 with the ifixit kit.

Everything was fine after taking off the backplate, then i swapped the batterys and used 99% isopropyl alcohol to get the old battery out. After installing the new battery, the screnn showed vertical green lines.

I found multiple Questions here that found, the problem to be with the alcohol and that it would evaporate itself if you wait a while. I did so by letting it stay open during the night. The next morning, just as expected the screen was completly fine again, no lines or any other damage whatsoever.

After using the phone for half a day, the lines came back, stronger, brighter, more and diffrent colors.

I think the screen is propably broken, but I would really like to know why. What was the cause ?

Was it the force or heat of taking off the backplate? But why did it work for two day, no problem.

Was it the isopropyl alocohol ? But why did it work for half a day after having time to evaporate and why would the alcohol permanently damage the screen ?

I really hope someone can give me a bit of insight, also ideas on how to continue would be apprechiated.

⟐ Answered Mayıs 04, 2024 at 4:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Why does part of my touchscreen not respond to touch?

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:03:50 -0700

I have had this phone for a few years, and after some water damage, the phone has sat for almost a year, since I got a new phone. It is now dry, but is prone to freezing, and the middle part of the touchscreen does not receive touch. Whole screen display functions perfectly.

⟐ Answer accepted Şubat 06, 2024 at 13:03 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Where to buy back cover in EU?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:25:40 -0700

Can someone suggest where to get/buy back cover in EU? I would prefer to not buy from China. Unless it costs half of new phone I would prefer to by original part.

⟐ Answer accepted Ocak 30, 2024 at 8:25 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: My phone is constantly overheationg, how can I fix that?

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:06:01 -0700

Ever since replacing my Pixel 3’s battery my phone is overheating constantly, I’m guessing this is because in order to replace the battery I had to remove part of the thermal sticker that connected the battery to the main board (As seen in Step 13 of the battery replacement). When I did this step I wasn’t able to remove the sticker from the battery and just ended up tearing the sticker off the battery.

What can I do to fix this? What can I add in the phone to help my phone’s thermals now that that this thermal sticker is damaged?

⟐ Commented Ocak 08, 2024 at 14:06 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Pixel3: replace USB port or battery first? ..can test b4 reassembly?

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:33:43 -0700

My Pixel3 won't charge at all thru USB port (tried various cables), and I don't have a wireless pad (to test if battery still charges OK). So should I attempt replacing the charge port first? ..and can I then power-On 'test' it with original battery while phone is still open without fully resealing rear cover? Or if I replace battery first, can I 'test' it against original charge port while phone is still open (rear cover on but not sealed)? [Yes I'll replace both (have parts), but I'd at least like to learn if the fault was the port or battery] Likewise, once I've replaced both, can I power On to test it while phone rear cover is connected (but not sealed)?

⟐ Commented Nisan 21, 2023 at 16:33 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: battery replacement part only adhesive, pixel 3

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:40:43 -0700

does the part only battery replacement for the pixel 3 come with the necessary adhesive to reattach the battery in the phone as well as the back panel back on?

⟐ Commented Mart 10, 2023 at 20:40 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Water in my mobile, now no sound even bluetooth and headphone jack.

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:34:04 -0700

Water in my mobile, now no sound even bluetooth and headphone jack. Now how to fix the mobile?? Plzz help And pls Audio IC make make model tell me

⟐ Answered Aralık 23, 2022 at 21:34 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Back glass replaced now booting won't complete

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:32:09 -0700

The rear glass shattered on my phone so I replaced it, everything seemed to go smooth and the phone charges, powers on, but when it's booting it just turns off around 60%. Don't think I damaged anything just replacing the glass but I'm not sure what this could be.

⟐ Answered Aralık 09, 2022 at 12:32 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: I installed a new charging port now there is an Echo when talking

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:49:26 -0700

I installed a new charging port to my pixel 3 recently, and now others always tell me they can hear themselves echo, whether on speaker or not. When the person is on speaker though, the other person on the line tells me the echo of themselves is a lot worse.

I'm guessing its probably some gasket that separates the speaker and the mic that may have been damaged?

⟐ Answered Temmuz 10, 2022 at 18:49 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Pixel 3 is charging but not starting up

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:20:43 -0700

I recently bought a Pixel 3 on which the seller commented that the buttons had loose connections. When I received and unpacked it the battery was drained to 0% and it did in fact charge but it wouldn't turn on no matter how hard I pressed those buttons.

Normally I would think that it boots up after the battery is charged sufficiently but it does not. The screen stays black, there is no vibration.

I even tried pressing power + volume down but to no avail.

Is there anything I could do or have I been pwned?

⟐ Commented Mayıs 18, 2022 at 4:20 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Pixel 3 won't charge; suggestions for booting/retrieving data?

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:35:54 -0700

Hi,

I have a Pixel 3 that no longer charges and has run out of batteries. I noticed shortly before it did that it was at 1% battery. When I plugged it in (or used the wireless charger), the charging symbol turned on and it stayed powered indefinitely, but the % charge never went up. I should have copied my data off—only one thing I need—but instead I attempted to reboot. It powered down and now won't turn on, display anything, or charge.

Any suggestions on how I might get it to power up long enough to copy some data off?

I've removed the back and wireless charging coil successfully, but have stopped there. I honestly don't care if the device ever charges again or survives the process overall, but I also don't really have any ideas on what to do from here.

Thanks for any help!

-Jef

⟐ Answered Nisan 09, 2022 at 8:35 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Won’t turn on after battery replacement

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:54:34 -0700

After battery replacement it won't turn on anymore. No reaction on the screen, no haptic feedback - no vibration, phone offline in "find my device"

What I tried:

plug in to charger
long press power on
long press power on + volume down
even tried to reconnect the old swollen battery which worked before, but with the old battery which worked an hour ago it's also dead.
I fully reassembled the device in case it does some integrity checks before booting, (Fingerprint sensor, etc.)

Any ideas what I can try?

I did not notice any breakage during replacement, nothing had to be forced. I have no idea what to try.

⟐ Answer accepted Nisan 08, 2022 at 13:54 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: dropped phone, black screen.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:59:02 -0700

So I have dropped my phone a couple times but tonight I dropped it on a hardwood floor and now the screen won't work. The screen cracked, but didn't shatter.

I feel vibrations and things like when I get a notification, but it doesn't show the screen.

I tried pressing and holding the volume+power button but nothing happened.

When I press the power button once, it shows a glitch thing in the screen. Is there anything I could do about this or is my phone really done for?

⟐ Commented Şubat 21, 2022 at 6:59 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: others can't hear me in messenger calls

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:01:45 -0700

others can’t hear me in audio calls of messenger. but, when the loudspeaker is on, they can hear me. everything seems to be just fine in WhatsApp audio calls. what should i do to fix the audio call problem in messenger?

⟐ Answered Aralık 29, 2021 at 7:01 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: After replacing screen my proximity sensor no longer works

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:15:34 -0700

Everything works except the proximity/light sensor. I downloaded a sensor app to see if it is even working but it says that it can't be detected.

⟐ Answered Eylül 13, 2021 at 18:15 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Battery won't charge after replacing the charging assembly

Wed, 26 May 2021 03:52:01 -0700

Just got everything put back together. The headphones now work (yea!) but the phone wont charge (boo!). I get a message that says “battery plugged in, can’t charge right now.” I’ve tried two different google chargers and different wall sockets. When I have the charger connected to the phone and unplug from the wall, the status changes to indicate no charger is connected. When I plug it back into the wall, the “Battery plugged in, can’t charge right now” message returns. So, the phone is registering that it is connected to power.

Any suggestions for how to fix this?

Thanks!

⟐ Answered Mayıs 26, 2021 at 3:52 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: NO wifi and GMS signal

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:52:12 -0700

Hi!

Can someone please help me with my pixel 3?

My problem: I have no wifi signal (I can't even see any wifi networks). If I put the phone on the router still no signal. Also, I have no cell phone signal (GSM). Sim is detected but the phone shows "no service". Sim is working (tested on another phone). Bluetooth works fine. The phone is not blacklisted.

What I tested: Factory reset, update, flashing new firmware from google developers

I also managed to connect the phone to the internet via reverse tethering (from my PC) and confirmed that it can still access google and other services. What should I do? Also, the phone has no warranty :(

Thank you for any help or ideas.

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⟐ Edited by author Nisan 23, 2021 at 7:52 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: Do I need to remove the motherboard to replace the power button?

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:05:19 -0700

Recently my phone was stuck in a boot loop. I realized it was because the volume buttons were jammed. Once I was able to tinker with the insides, I was able to get my phone to boot normally, but then the volume shot up. I again opened the inside, fiddled with the buttons, but now the volume buttons don’t work.

The big question I have is does this require me to remove the motherboard in order to remove the volume buttons?

⟐ Answered Mart 27, 2021 at 9:05 GMT-7

Google Pixel 3: suddenly not charging with either wired or wireless, motherboard?

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:15:11 -0700

hi my very tidy pixel 3 suddenly stopped taking charge, everything else was working, slowly the battery died and it turned off

it won't take charge from either wired or wireless charging, both tested to work fine on other devices

im told it must be a motherboard failure

can someone confirm?

⟐ Answered Mart 10, 2021 at 22:15 GMT-7