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HTC One: How do I fix an HTC One with water damage?

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:44:52 -0700

My HTC One slipped into a bucket of water and after I removed it, it was still working. After about a half an hour it shut off and now it won't start back up or charge. Please help me out.

⟐ Answer deleted 10월 15, 2018 at 8:44 GMT-7

BlackBerry Curve 8520: How to fix application error 523?

Sat, 15 Apr 2017 00:02:19 -0700

Error 523

⟐ Answered 4월 15, 2017 at 0:02 GMT-7

Nexus 5: Screen black but phone works

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 02:08:25 -0700

I tried to replace my screen, and everything went well except for the fact that my screen is black, though the phone still turns on and works.

⟐ Answered 12월 24, 2024 at 2:08 GMT-7

iPhone 4: When making calls, the other party can't hear me.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:31:47 -0700

When I make a call through the handset, the other party can't hear me—but when I turn on speaker phone, they can hear me just fine. I can hear them, and the ringer works just fine.

Any thoughts?

Oh, and also, I can hear myself in the handset in an echo.

⟐ Answered 7월 01, 2022 at 17:31 GMT-7

iPhone 4: iPhone4 won't restore and shows Error 21

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:43:11 -0700

My phone won't turn on, but shows the Apple logo when I plug it in (either to the wall charger or the computer). Then, it goes to the Connect to iTunes screen and when I connect it to iTunes it tells me that I need to restore the phone. It will get all the way to "preparing iPhone for restore" then will say, "The iPhone could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (21)." I tried to disable my computer security, but it did the same thing. Does anyone know what else I could do to fix it? Please help!

⟐ Answered 10월 12, 2022 at 3:43 GMT-7

ZTE ZMax: My phone won't charge

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:16:19 -0700

I plugged my phone up to three different chargers still no charge

⟐ Commented 2월 26, 2026 at 13:16 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S III: Samsung Galaxy S 2 will not sync with my PC.

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:54:38 -0700

When I plug my phone into the PC, it does not sync. All the phone does is charge. The PC doesn't seem to recognize my phone. I've tried re-installing the driver multiple times and that doesn't solve the problem. I need some help please!

⟐ Commented 1월 05, 2023 at 23:54 GMT-7

iPhone 6: GPS & Bluetooth work sporadically.

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:46:46 -0700

I have a 128GB iPhone 6, just out of warranty. Two days ago, the GPS signal and Bluetooth connections weakened. They still work, but GPS shows a cone of confusion about 100 feet wide, making navigation and fitness tracking impossible. Bluetooth works within about 3 feet, but any more than that, it cuts out.

My phone is 25 days out of warranty, and Apple and AT&T were not helpful. Anyone have an idea of what the issue could be? WiFi works fine, as do calls, and the phone in is near-mint condition. Any ideas of what the problem could be?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented 4월 10, 2021 at 16:46 GMT-7

iPhone 5: My phone only charges when its off

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:15:59 -0700

Okay so my phone only charges when its off but when it turns on my phone doesn't recognize that its being charged and then it dies. it comes back to life at 4 percent and dies. its not the cord because I've tried it on 2 different phones and it works perfectly fine on the other two. Again my phone only charges when its off but never when its on.

⟐ Answered 3월 25, 2022 at 2:15 GMT-7

iPhone 5c: iPhone 5c Won't turn on or charge

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:25 -0700

iPhone 5c Won't turn on or charge what do I do??

⟐ Commented 4월 07, 2026 at 13:48 GMT-7

iPhone 4: iPhone 4 stuck on apple logo then turns off

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:45:01 -0700

The phone gets stuck on the Apple Logo for 20 secs then turns it self off. I have tried restoring, updated it, etc. When restoring it shows the progress bar but as soon as its done it just goes back to same issue. I have also entered my phone into DFU mode and doing a complete restore with no luck. Your help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answered 1월 19, 2023 at 4:45 GMT-7

iPhone 4: How can I turn off voice control on my iPhone 4?

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 04:50:57 -0700

My iPhone 4 is on voice control. How do I get it back to normal?

⟐ Commented 3월 22, 2020 at 4:50 GMT-7

iPhone 4: Why won't my iPhone 4 turn on?

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 23:26:41 -0700

My iPhone 4 isn't turning on. What can I try to get it working again?

⟐ Commented 6월 19, 2020 at 23:26 GMT-7

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

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:27:23 -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.

⟐ Answer edited 3월 24, 2026 at 19:27 GMT-7

iPhone 5: My iPhone keeps rebooting/shutting down by itself?

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 17:53:48 -0700

I have had this iPhone 5 since just months after it was released in 2012. Dropped it a few times, but nothing major happened except for the lock button busted. Recently, my iPhone just keeps on shutting off all by itself. I could be on whatsapp or instagram or something and the screen will just shut down. Or sometimes lines will appear slowly and then it'll shut down. Other times, the same thing will happen but it'll reboot. But I've noticed that if I'm charging the phone, it doesn't really crash as much. Still does though. And I mean not just crashing like once a day. I mean I use it less than 2 minutes and it'll crash. And if it's not charging, it tends to die even more easily than when I'm not using it. It almost certainly will die every single time when I lock the phone. What's the matter? ): Help!

⟐ Commented 12월 15, 2019 at 17:53 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: How to stop the annoying moisture detected at the USB charging port.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:14:49 -0700

Help! I have a three weeks old Galaxy S9+ and the notification of moisture detected at the USB charging port is keeping me from charging my phone and keeps alerting about the moisture. I live in Michigan so it’s not overly humid. This past weekend, it was rainy and humid and the darn phone wouldn’t let me plug in the fast charger. I didn’t have my wireless charger with me.

Is there something wrong with the phone? Should I return it to Best Buy and ask for an exchange or refund? Help I am conflicted. (By the way I switched from an iPhone 8 for a change of pace.)

⟐ Commented 2월 12, 2026 at 13:14 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy A5: IMS Service has stopped

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 10:34:47 -0700

There is a message said, Unfortunately, IMS Service has stopped. I keep tapping the 'OK' button but still the message wont go out. Help please me as soon as possible.

⟐ Commented 7월 03, 2022 at 10:34 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Power Button stopped responding. Phone will not turn on.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:30:10 -0700

I have had this Samsung Galaxy Nexus for less than 3 months. Originally, it took about 20 presses to get the power button to respond, but now, nothing happens when I push it. The screen comes on when I connect the phone to power, and it shows the battery indicator, but nothing else happens. How can I fix this? This seems to be a common problem with the Samsung Nexus S, and now it's happening with the Galaxy Nexus.

⟐ Commented 7월 04, 2022 at 12:30 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy S7: My phone won't turn on it keeps vibrating

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:14:17 -0700

I have a S7 and it won't turn on, the screen is blank I thought its just needs to be recharge, so then I put my connector its just starts vibrating by itself every 5 sec. I tried to power it on while on charge then it vibrates very long about 10 sec what could be the problem? I need help please ...

⟐ Commented 3월 15, 2026 at 23:14 GMT-7

iPhone 5s: iPhone 5s broken home button unable to pass hello screen from reset

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:59:51 -0700

i did the factory reset on my iphone 5s, its got a broken home button.

i am stuck at the hello screen, where it ask me to press the home button.

Anyone got a work around. I can order a home button, but it will take a couple of days.

⟐ Commented 2월 13, 2026 at 21:59 GMT-7