Now that smartphones are getting more compact and bezel-less, developers are making the most of three actual hardware buttons of which two are dedicated to volume, though they have other basic functions too. But the center of attraction would the power button which is used to turn off the screen, turn it off, switch off the phone or switch it on as well as it helps navigate the user to recovery mode, safe mode, fastboot mode, and other sectors of the phone which might not be possible without pressing the power button.
What will you do if the power button is not working? Now, for starters, you are still unaware whether there is any technical glitch or the button or broken for sure. Refer this blog where I have discussed how to narrow down the culprit responsible for power button not working the problem as well as how to fix it and what are its alternatives.
How to Fix Mobiistar Power Button Not Working Problem?
There are two possibilities wherein in the first situation, the phone is actually turned on and the screen is lit up or say, it’s awake or locked. Another situation is when the phone is turned off which is dire and difficult to turn on since you are lacking a power button which has broken now. What to do? Both the situations need some prior knowledge before you can execute methods that I have prescribed for either of the situations. I have also discussed the various alternatives available until any permanent resolution isn’t provide to fix power button not working problem.
How to light up the screen without power key?
Usually, you press the power button to light up the screen and enter the password or pattern to unlock the phone. But in this case, the power button is broken and you need to find out a way to wake up the screen if you want to make a call or use the phone for any instance. You can also press the Camera button if you have a dedicated camera button on your phone to light up the screen.