What should I do if my phone screen goes black?
Recently, the problem of black screen on mobile phones has become one of the hot spots that users pay attention to. Whether you are an Android or iOS user, you may encounter a sudden black screen on your phone. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the causes and solutions of black screen on mobile phones.
1. Common causes of black screen on mobile phones

According to the data analysis of the entire network, the main reasons for the black screen of mobile phones include the following:
| Reason | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Battery exhausted | 35% | Can't turn on, no response when charging |
| System crash | 25% | Suddenly the screen goes black and the keys become unresponsive |
| Hardware failure | 20% | Frequent black screen, accompanied by fever |
| software conflict | 15% | Black screen when running certain apps |
| other reasons | 5% | Water, falling, etc. |
2. Solution to black screen on mobile phone
For different black screen reasons, you can try the following solutions:
1. Black screen caused by exhausted battery
• Use the original charger to charge for at least 30 minutes
• Check whether the charging port is loose or dirty
• Try changing the charging cable or charging head
2. Black screen caused by system crash
• Press and hold the power button for more than 10 seconds to force a restart
• Android phones can try to enter recovery mode
• iPhone can try to force restart the key combination
| Phone type | Force restart method |
|---|---|
| iPhone 8 and above | Quickly press volume +, quickly press volume -, long press the side button |
| iPhone 7/7 Plus | Long press the volume- and power keys |
| iPhone 6s and below | Long press the Home button and Power button |
| Most Android phones | Press and hold the power button for 10-20 seconds |
3. Black screen caused by hardware failure
• Check the phone for obvious physical damage
• Observe whether the phone is overheating when the screen is black.
• It is recommended to go to the official after-sales inspection
4. Black screen caused by software conflicts
• Try entering safe mode to troubleshoot problematic applications
• Uninstall recently installed suspicious apps
• Restore factory settings (note backing up data)
3. Suggestions to prevent black screen on mobile phone
According to feedback from users across the network, the following measures can effectively prevent a black screen on your phone:
| Precautions | Effect evaluation |
|---|---|
| Clean background apps regularly | Reduce system burden and reduce crash risk |
| Keep your system updated | Fix known system vulnerabilities |
| Use official charging equipment | Prevent voltage instability from damaging hardware |
| Install regular applications | Reduce the probability of software conflicts |
| Avoid use in extreme environments | Prevent high/low temperatures from affecting performance |
4. Professional maintenance suggestions
If the problem is not solved after trying the above methods, it is recommended to:
1. Back up important data (if it can be temporarily restored)
2. Contact the official after-sales service center
3. Avoid dismantling and repairing the machine by yourself
4. Keep the proof of purchase and warranty card
According to the statistics of repair data across the entire network, the black screen repair costs of different brands of mobile phones are as follows:
| Brand | Average repair cost (screen) | Average repair cost (motherboard) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | ¥1200-¥2500 | ¥2000-¥3500 |
| Huawei | ¥800-¥1800 | ¥1200-¥2500 |
| Xiaomi | ¥600-¥1500 | ¥800-¥2000 |
| OPPO/vivo | ¥700-¥1600 | ¥1000-¥2200 |
5. Latest industry trends
Recent important developments in the mobile phone industry regarding black screen issues:
• Apple releases iOS 16.5 update to fix black screen bug on some models
• Samsung launches screen detection tool to self-diagnose the cause of black screen
• Xiaomi officially announced that it has extended the motherboard warranty period of some models to 3 years
• Huawei launches "Black Screen Worry-Free" service, providing free testing
Through the above analysis and solutions, I hope it can help you effectively deal with the black screen problem on your mobile phone. If the problem persists, it is recommended to seek professional help in time to avoid causing greater losses.
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