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Google Pixel 4a 5G: no audio sound is working

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:56:13 -0700

My google pixel 4a 5g any audio is working. it means no microphone, no loudspeaker and ear speaker has stopped to work. what happens , how to fix ?

⟐ Commented November 12, 2025 at 4:56 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Phone went to black screen

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:25:26 -0700

Hello my problem with my Google pixel 4A5G started last week when my screen went blank completely when I was using some of the apps. It had just recently upgraded to Android 13 and before that I had no issues with it. Since then my phone has has shut off about three times and at this current moment is not turning on nor is it charging whenever I try to charge the phone all I get is this overheating. So far the phone in terms of Hardware is solid it has never been dropped. I purchased the phone this year and I've only had it for at least six or seven months so I'm not sure if it's a software issue or a hardware issue, but it's mostly with apps that utilize motion or video where the screen will just go black. I will hear the sounds the vibrations and everything but I'm unable to do anything with the phone in terms of touch or see the screen.

⟐ Commented November 01, 2024 at 10:25 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Pixel 4a 5G Dead Motherboard after screen replacement?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:40:01 -0700

My Pixel 4A 5G started showing a black screen. Initially, this could be solved by force restarting (via Power + Vol Up) the phone. This lasted for a couple of days before the screen seemingly completely died.

As the screen had been cracked before, and the phone still responded (alarm still triggered, vibrated, etc) I was fairly happy that the screen alone was the issue.

I replaced the screen, and the battery using iFixit parts - however, on re-assembly, the phone will not boot, either by long pressing the power button, tapping the power button, or Power + Vol Up.

I've checked and re-seated all connections that are removed during the process, and though I've not sealed down the new screen with adhesive, I'm reasonably happy that it's correctly seated.

The phone still appears to draw a charge (activates a power brick when plugged in), but is otherwise totally unresponsive.

I'm wondering the phone was somehow actually powered up when I first removed the damaged screen, and if so, presumably has short circuited or otherwise damaged the mainboard?

Welcoming any thoughts or suggestions!

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Why doesn't my phone turn on?

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:18:35 -0700

Ok so two nights ago I dropped my phone google pixel 4a 5g and when I picked it up, it didn't want to turn on at all even when I plugged it in it didn't show that it was charging like when you turn off your phone completely and it still tells you that it is charging. I pressed the power button and It doesn't turn on at all or show the google logo to say that it is powering up. Can I fix this or can I go to a phone repair shop and ask them to help. or do I need to get a new phone?

⟐ Commented January 23, 2025 at 19:18 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: I this battery safe to use?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:09:25 -0700

Hello, my google pixel 4a 5g had its display broken and im about to fix it soon, so recently I was bored so I opened it up to inspect it from the inside for any other damage and to clean the camera glass from the inside since it had some dirt, but after removing the back cover I found out the battery was slightly deformed from the impact, I attached some photos of the battery from the front and the back, keep in mind those photos are after I used a roller to flatten it a little and for the past year or so the battery was dented like that but I kept using the phone and cycling the battery (charge/discharge) because I still used it by mirroring its screen to my PC and I didn't face any problems with the battery, any help is appreciated!

⟐ Answer edited November 10, 2025 at 22:09 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Sourcing a replacement charging port

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:56:28 -0700

I’m having a hard time finding a reputable site to order a placement charging port from.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

Would it be best to try to order from a local cell phone repair business?

Thank you for reading my question.

⟐ Answered February 24, 2022 at 23:56 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Google Pixel 4a display compatible with the 4a 5G?

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 02:21:32 -0700

I’m trying to figure out if the Google Pixel 4a display will work to repair a Google Pixel 4a 5G with a broken display. Any ideas?

⟐ Answer accepted April 12, 2021 at 2:21 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: No screen output, is there a way I can salvage it or is it dead?

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:49:52 -0700

I bought a defective 4a from ebay. The owner (allegedly) said it stopped working when it got some humidity in his pocket. I got it and foolishly didn't even test it before tearing it apart. Anyway, I took it apart, saw no humidity or water damage, washed the motherboard and connectors with alcohol and built it back up. After charging for a bit it turned on, but there is no screen output. Is there a way I can salvage the screen or is it dead for good? How can I know?

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Google 4a (5g) broken screen replacement

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 19:21:49 -0700

Is it possible to replace just the front glass screen and not the digitizer on the Google 4a (5g)?

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Is it possible transfer cpu/emmc to a new motherboard

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 06:48:45 -0700

So months ago someone took my phone and dropped it to the ground. I decided to go another technician that specializes in micro soldering and they told me the problem theres a short circuit however they couldn't fix it since they didn't have the schematics or spare parts. I was thinking of getting the same phone model or working motherboard to transfer the chips to salvage data as long as those chips are not damaged since I saw some technicians able to salvage data on water-damaged pixel phones like the 5a5g or the regular 4a by doing a logic board swap. I was looking into reballing since I saw several post of pixel 5 being fixed by reballing as well and I think when my phone dropped to the ground it must have cracked the solder joints causing loose components. I would really like a response especially from people who had microsoldering done on google pixels

⟐ Commented September 03, 2023 at 6:48 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Will the fix kit for the Pixel 4a 5G be restocked?

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:58:59 -0700

It is currently out of stock, but the display by itself is still in stock.
Google Pixel 4a 5G Screen - Genuine

⟐ Commented December 12, 2022 at 10:58 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: return of a battery

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:26:41 -0700

can i return a battery if i find it not working after 3 weeks?

⟐ Answered February 19, 2026 at 23:26 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Google Pixel 4a frozen, then shut off w/out recovery.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:06:32 -0700

I've had the same Google Pixel phone for roughly three years now (23 December 2022, if I remember right, is when I got it). Up until this point, I've had no issues, other than a few occasionally sticky buttons that's easily fixable by pressing them quite hard.

Just a little bit ago, my music froze abruptly, and I had a solid five seconds of "Ah dangit, the wifi's out" before my phone shut off entirely and would not turn on. We're still at that point. Bluetooth earbuds are not connecting, indicating there is nothing going on inside my phone at this point & time.

I've attempted plugging it into my computer, with no discernable response, and the phone will not turn back on no matter how long I hold the power button.

I got a new case + screen protector & added each roughly a week ago-- not to say that's the issue, but I'm throwing it out there in case it contributes.

Any ideas as to how to get my phone up again?

⟐ Answer accepted February 12, 2026 at 7:06 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: No cellular service after liquid damage

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:01 -0700

After cracking screen and then dropping phone briefly in the bath, a short while later the screen died.

I've since got this replaced (sadly I didn't get to look inside) all functionality works (incl. WiFi Bluetooth), except for cellular connection, it shows no service and no networks available under the network selection setting.

Do you think replacing the antenna cable or board is likely to fix this, I'm unsure where the actual antenna itself is (embedded in the back frame?).

Any help or suggestions very appreciated :3

⟐ Answered July 09, 2025 at 12:00 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Sim card not supported

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:40:43 -0700

⟐ Answered January 11, 2025 at 16:40 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Reattach spring (finger) contact

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:21:55 -0700

I'm trying to repair a Pixel 4a 5G, and in the process, took the midbody off the back to air it out (it had some minor water exposure that killed the screen).

In the process, one of the very small spring contacts came off the PCB on the left edge of the phone (on your right if you're looking at the back of the midbody, at all the phone's internals). This is a contact that's meant to press against another contact in the back of the phone. I still have the detached contact.

My soldering skills are, well, crappy. I reattached it at one point with some one-part conductive epoxy, but it's come off again. What would be the best way to put it back? 2-part epoxies are available, although very expensive. I could try my hand at soldering, but am afraid I could really mess things up.

Thanks

(here's a picture of what I'm talking about, and the messy job I've already done once)

⟐ Answered August 28, 2024 at 21:21 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Dust inside camera housing

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:52:42 -0700

Hello,

I have gotten dust inside the camera housing (see picture), over the normal lens. It affects photos taken with colors not being as good as they should, and graining, especially in sunny conditions. I was thinking about following the IFIXIT back cover replacement guide (Google Pixel 4a 5G Back Cover Replacement) to get access to the cameras and replace the dust sealant from the inside thinking that the dust has come in between the frame and back cover. But i also read somewhere that the camera housing is a separate piece and that the dust may have come in from the gap between the back cover and camera house on the backside. And that it might be possible to just slightly lift the edge of the camera housing and blow out the dust. My question is if the back cover replacement guide is the bets bet to try and fix it or if there is a easier way.

⟐ Commented May 23, 2024 at 8:52 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: exclamation mark doesn't disappear and line keep saying unavailable

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:39:53 -0700

exclamation mark doesn't disappear and line keep saying unavailable, i need help

⟐ Answered December 18, 2023 at 5:39 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Touch not working problem

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:11:13 -0700

Half touch not working and multitouch not working

Any solution?

⟐ Answered October 25, 2023 at 16:11 MST

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Google pixel 4a 5G . Touch does not work in some areas of the screen..

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:08:31 -0700

Google pixel 4a 5G

Touch does not work in some areas of the screen.. how is the solution

⟐ Commented September 22, 2023 at 5:08 MST