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Google Pixel 3a XL: When I turn my screen off and back on screen becomes unresponsive.

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:48:55 -0700

I recently replaced my screen and when I first turn it on everything works fine, but when I turn off the screen and then turn it back on, everywhere I touch just brings up the pull down menu.

⟐ Answered December 23, 2020 at 6:48 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Google Pixel 3a XL screen replace

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:34:20 -0700

Any one know of a source for a Google Pixel 3a XL screen?

⟐ Answered August 18, 2022 at 19:34 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Adhesive for re-attaching display and battery.

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:47:13 -0700

Does anyone know what model/type of tape or adhesive I should use to reattach the display on the Google Pixel 3a XL? Tesa 61395??? 1mm??? 2mm??? Also what about the support strip near top of phone and bottom? Lastly, how about the stretch strips for the battery? Can I trim down the iPhone strips? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Google Pixel 3a XL: Why are the blacks on my screen pixellating?

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:06:51 -0700

After replacing a Pixel 3a screen, the blacks in the image are appearing pixellated. I had the first screen RMA’d and got another one, but the new screen is having the same exact issue (see screenshot below). What might be causing this?

⟐ Answered December 03, 2020 at 20:06 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Is the pixel 3a volume flex ribbon cable interchangeable with the 3aXL

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:11:38 -0700

Hi guys I accidentally purchased the wrong part for my pixel 3aXL… I bought the pixel 3a volume flex ribbon cable instead of the 3aXL. However, the flex cables look very similar…the buttons are in the exact same placement as well as the circle cut pass-through alignment points…there is a slight difference in the cut outs on the sides… but I don't think it should affect fitment. Does anyone know if these are interchangeable?

⟐ Answer accepted July 20, 2020 at 20:11 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Device no longer powers on - Minimal signs of life

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:23:39 -0700

My phone unexpectedly died overnight and will not charge.

I've tried a few different troubleshooting steps I found online with no luck.

Held the power + volume buttons
Tried different cables and different power strips (with USB ports)
Left it to charge for longer, repeating the previous steps, etc.

One of the power strips has an indicator light for when a device is plugged in. When I plug in my 3a XL, the light flashes for a split second and then goes out. This happens every time I plug in.

The previous night my phone's battery was at a low percentage. I assume the battery is still healthy, but my phone somehow lost it's ability to charge. I don't recall if my phone began charging when I plugged it in the last time.

If anyone has any insight I'd greatly appreciate it!

⟐ Answer accepted March 29, 2025 at 7:23 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Google pixel 3a xl

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:06:31 -0700

Is not coming on even after changing

⟐ Answered October 27, 2022 at 18:06 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Can I retrieve pictures from a water damaged Google Pixel 3a XL?

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:20:09 -0700

Can I retrieve pictures from a water damaged Google Pixel 3a XL?

⟐ Answered October 09, 2020 at 3:20 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Left over part (need help identifying)

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 07:45:56 -0700

I was repairing a Pixel 3a XL and made a boneheaded mistake!!!! After re assembly I cannot recall where the pictured metal tie down goes. I can't find it in any photos either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Note: this is NOT the tie down that holds the display ribbon cable.

⟐ Answer edited March 07, 2020 at 7:45 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: My ims service showing not registered

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:53:29 -0700

My phones ims is showing not registered. I can’t make calls and receive calls, but my data works fine with lte. What should i do?

Google Pixel 3a XL: Google Pixel Continuous Restarting Issue

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:44:52 -0700

My Google Pixel 3aXL is restarting again and again.i factory reset it twice but issue is still there. Should I go for software reinstallation? Or there is problem with power button? If anyone can help please

Google Pixel 3a XL: After reassembling 3AXL, phone vibrates once but won't turn on

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:15:25 -0700

I recently tried to repair my Pixel 3A XL. Originally, the phone wouldn't charge (with a variety of chargers and outlets), but everything else seemed to be in order, so I tried replacing the charging port and battery. After reassembling it, I've been unable to turn the phone on. Strangely, when I press the power button of the phone, it immediately vibrates once, in a way that feels like the haptic feedback you'd get while typing, for example. Afterwards, nothing else happens. All this is after I have left the phone to charge for maybe an hour or so. I've also tried holding the power button down for 30 seconds at a time; nothing happens.

The new parts came from Ifixit, so I trust them. Could it be loose connections between the various ribbon cables? More generally, how can I troubleshoot this?

Follow-up: I'd like to get the phone back to working order, but I'd be willing to render it inoperable if I can grab the data off it, just in case that opens up any options for me.

⟐ Edited by author January 30, 2023 at 0:15 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Getting one short vibration when I press power button

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:35:45 -0700

I just replaced the screen on my Pixel 3a xl.

It went fine.

But now

My phone makes 1 short vibration when I hit power button, but doesn't start.

Could this indicate hardware issue?

⟐ Edited by author September 14, 2022 at 18:35 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: After waking from sleep, touches always go to top left x=0, y=0

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:41:14 -0700

The original screen from my Pixel 3a XL got shattered to the point of no return after a fall. I bought a used phone off eBay which claimed to have a brand-new screen that although it worked, after shutting off it was unresponsive thereafter.

I bought the screen anyways since a screen that works once after a reboot is better than one that doesn't work at all, and the whole phone with the "new screen" included was just $40 so I gave it a shot.

I replaced the screen myself and found the exact same problem, however, I managed to find more information by enabling "Show taps" and "Pointer Location". Now I can see what really is going on (somewhat)

The screen works perfectly fine for as long as I use it after a reboot. After turning it off, whether it is from idleness or just tapping the power button, all single finger touches go to X:0 Y:0. Using more fingers changes the exact position of the cursor:

(x,y)

One finger: (0,0)

Two fingers: (1,0)

Three fingers: (257,0)

Four fingers: (257, 1)

Five fingers: (257, 257)

Sometimes letting go of one of the fingers will make X or Y go to 256 instead of 257, but the point being that no matter where I touch, those are the coordinates that my touches go to depending on the number of fingers after a "wake from sleep" state.

I still have with me the broken LCD from my original screen, and I have a repair store nearby. I was wondering if there's anything simple and cheap that can be done or I could do myself to solve this issue.

Worst case scenario I'll keep the new, somewhat broken screen, and use the phone as a backup device just in case since it works just fine after a fresh boot.

Google Pixel 3a XL: Troubleshooting a 3A XL battery replacement

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:39:55 -0700

I’ve reconnected the screen cable after replacing the battery. Screen does not come on. There does not seem to be any damage on the screen or its cable. What do i do next?

Google Pixel 3a XL: Screen is too dark when turned on

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:24:18 -0700

I replaced my original cracked screen with one from ifix it and it worked for 2 - 3 weeks. Now when I turn on the phone, the backlight flashes on very briefly and then off. I am concerned that I may be out $150.00 for a faulty screen.

Would you all recommend that I remove the screen and the connections to make sure a cable has not come loose? It is a pixel 3a xl, and the screens can be a pain to remove and I don’t want to accidently crack the screen on removal and then be at square one.

⟐ Commented February 05, 2022 at 10:24 MST

Google Pixel 3a XL: Microphone on earbuds doesn't work?

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:42:46 -0700

I recently got a pair of Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds, and I'm using them for my Google Pixel 3a XL. The mic only seems to work when I go to the camera and select external microphone. The microphone does not work (audio is recorded through the phone's mic) on apps like Snapchat and Instagram. It also doesn't work for Google Assistant. I have not yet tried them with a phone call. The button for controls works perfectly.

I've previously used Samsung AKG wired earbuds with a mic with my pixel, and the mic on those worked perfectly for everything, but I broke those, that's why I'm using the Skullcandy ones.

I don't know if it's a problem with my earbuds or if it's a problem with my phone. If anyone could help, that'd be amazing :)

Google Pixel 3a XL: Might I have damaged the top mic(?) by poking it like a SIM card tray?

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:57:31 -0700

I foolishly mistook the hole on top of my new Pixel 3a XL (I think it's a mic?) for the hole to open the SIM card tray, not being careful to check for the actual outline, and poked it once moderately hard. Might I have damaged it by doing so? I've read some phones are designed to prevent damage in this way, but I'm not sure about mine. I'm also not sure how to test it for performance that's deficient compared to what I should expect (i.e., deficiency instead of full failure); any advice for that?