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Google Pixel 6: Pixel 6: Can't use fingerprint after screen replacement.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:10:19 -0700

So I just replaced my Pixel 6's screen via the IFixIt repair kit (btw, this was way easier than expected, so that's a win). However, I can no longer use the fingerprint reader.

If I go to set it up I get an error message: "Can't use fingerprint sensor. Visit a repair provider or g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock".

That website was seemingly irrelevant and definitely unhelpful :).

⟐ Answered March 14, 2026 at 4:10 MST

Google Pixel 6: Long term battery storage

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:18:22 -0700

I have had my pixel 6 for since 2021 and I love my phone. It hasn't slowed down for me at all and besides the battery swelling up and a cracked screen of my own blunder.

I have since then bought a replacement screen and a replacement battery and i feel as if I'm using a completely brand new phone. I want to buy additional screen and battery to keep for the long run (maybe 10 years of use) before I buy another phone.

What do you guys think the best long term storage of Lithium ion batteries for phones are? I heard some people say leave it at 50% and store room temp. Ive read others store it at 4*C.

If i do need to recharge the battery once in awhile, is there a tool I can use to do this without taking my original phone apart?

I also plan to buy a replacement screen to act as a back up incase i break it again and it is no longer being manufactured; are there specific storage quirks that are associated with storinge phone displays over time?

⟐ Commented February 20, 2026 at 1:18 MST

Google Pixel 6: How to add the frame to new screen (without from)

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:20:40 -0700

I ordered a replacement screen for my pixel 6 (without frame as the one with frame was out of stock) I therefore also ordered the frame only in case I needed it. In taking the smashed screen off old phone both screen and it's frame is no good. My question is how to I go about putting the new screen and new frame on the phone. Do I attach the frame to screen first and if so how?

Google Pixel 6: New LCD Screen (with frame) - can't install

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:49:13 -0700

I purchased a new LCD screen for my pixel 6. I got the one advertised as 'with frame'. I realize now that the screen that i took off the phone came out without the said frame. What is the approach I should take - can I remove the frame that is within the phone along the sides or do i remove the frame from the new screen (which doesn't appear easy). What approach is best/possible? If i can remove the old frame from the phone does the new screen with the frame just click in at that point?

⟐ Commented December 13, 2025 at 15:49 MST

Google Pixel 6: Why did my phone suddenly turn off and won’t turn back on?

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:38:35 -0700

Why did my phone suddenly turn off and won’t turn back on?

⟐ Commented November 06, 2025 at 6:38 MST

Google Pixel 6: Phone dead / rebooting after a small drop

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:34:27 -0700

Hello everyone,

my phone dropped about 40cm off of my couch and has been behaving very strangely since. Immediately after the drop the phone died. Its screen turned black and it wouldn’t turn back on. When it’s attached to a charger via cable it shows the colorful google logo and then just bootloops. If you hold a button during this process the phone will do nothing. When it’s on a wireless charger it shows the colorful google logo, shows that it’s charging and the battery percentage, and then it turns off. I’m honestly puzzled as to what’s going on with my device. Any advice would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented October 16, 2025 at 11:34 MST

Google Pixel 6: Dropped phone doesn't turn on unless connected to USB

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:31:17 -0700

Hello,

Just dropped my phone on the floor, it went black and wasn't turning on. After I connected it to USB, Google logo appeared on the screen, blinked 3 times and it booted normally. The second I disconnect USB, it goes black and unresponsive again.

I assume there's no power output from the battery?
When the phone is on (with USB), I can see the battery charge and charging icon, so it's not completely disconnected.

1. Should I try to check the battery connection?
2. If connection looks good, does it make sense to try to replace the battery?

⟐ Commented October 06, 2025 at 10:31 MST

Google Pixel 6: Is there any seal on proximity sensor of pixel 6 pro?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:00:04 -0700

I recently replaced the screen pixel 6 pro now proximity sensor is not working but light sensor is working

⟐ Edited September 29, 2025 at 3:00 MST

Google Pixel 6: Why can't I use fingerprint sensor?

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:25:44 -0700

When I tried to add my own fingerprint on my device, I couldn't add my fingerprint and a text shown to me that is " you can't use fingerprint sensor" but Suddenly why I can't use my fingerprint?? Why ??

⟐ Edited September 27, 2025 at 19:25 MST

Google Pixel 6: Extremely dim screen after replacement

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:29:40 -0700

Hello!

I replaced the display assembly and battery on my Pixel 6 today, and after putting it back together, the display is extremely dim. It almost looks like a dead backlight on an LCD screen. Touch works fine, battery works fine, but it's extremely dim. I tried replacing the old display (I believe only the glass was cracked), but it had the same issues. What could be the possible cause of this? Could it be caused by the battery replacement? Did I scratch something on the connector?

⟐ Commented September 19, 2025 at 15:29 MST

Google Pixel 6: Sometimes the phone turns off when the call is connected

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:15:05 -0700

My pixel 6 at the moment when I take a call or someone take my calling reboot itself.

It happens not every time
I think the state of battery and "battery saver" influence on it

⟐ Answer edited September 19, 2025 at 1:15 MST

Google Pixel 6: screen not working after I replaced it with a new one

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:28:44 -0700

So about a year ago i dropped my phone in water. I put it in rice, it dried out and it was working. Then the screen started going black little by little. It stopped completely working after about a month or two. I bought a replacement screen, put it on and it does not turn on. The phone vibrates and all but the screen stays off. I force rebooted it a few times already and tried everything else i saw could help. Any other ideas?

Google Pixel 6: Pixel 6 screen ghost touch

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 15:20:16 -0700

My pixel 6 screen auto touch ( ghost touch). How do I go about it

⟐ Edited August 16, 2025 at 15:20 MST

Google Pixel 6: How to Reattach Display Frame?

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:37:29 -0700

Hello!

Had a swollen battery and replaced it with the kit just fine. My issue is that the swelling separated the screen from the plastic frame, so that's fully separated now. What adhesive can I use to reattach this frame? The adhesive that came with the battery kit attaches to this frame, not the screen itself, so I think the right adhesive matters. Replacement screens already have the frame attached.

⟐ Commented August 16, 2025 at 0:37 MST

Google Pixel 6: Speaker on bottom of phone not working

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:52:16 -0700

Last night my phone volume button was getting stuck going down. I managed to fix it and get it unstuck myself but in the process I turned my phone off and due to the button being stuck it booted to a black screen with text and then into safe mode (I hadn't done this before and wasn't sure how I had done it but got back to normal). Today I noticed that my phone was very quiet at full volume and upon closer inspection only the speaker at the top of the phone is putting out sound, the one below is not making any noise at all.

Google Pixel 6: phone will not fully boot up

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:57:24 -0700

my pixel 6 was working just fine, but it died on me and when i charged it and tried to turn it on it came on but would shut right back off, it eventually gave me a code of error : Fastboot mode, keeping it from fully powering on. Any idea how to fix this?

⟐ Commented June 24, 2025 at 1:57 MST

Google Pixel 6: Pixel 6 screen popping out from the left edge.

Sun, 18 May 2025 10:26:25 -0700

Hi, i have a strange issue with my pixel 6 screen. It keeps popping out from the left edge. I tried to use the genuine adhesive and super glue t7000 but no luck, always the same results. The battery is located at the right, it's flat and was changed recently. Looks like something is pushing the screen from the left. The middle frame, which contains clippers, is stacked with no issue, just the screen is out.

Any suggestions?

⟐ Edited by author May 18, 2025 at 10:26 MST

Google Pixel 6: Battery drain after replacement

Sun, 18 May 2025 07:08:59 -0700

Hi there,

The factory battery of my Pixel 6 (not pro or other, the 6) was getting bad, not lasting all the day anymore.

I purchased a new one and proceeded to replacement. But since then, it is worse than before (with a battery which is supposed to be brand new).

Of course we first think the battery is a bad one (cool, i lost money ! ) but, i wonder if that could be a software problem.

isn't that possible the new battery is not setted up properly, or the phone system cannot calculate the battery capacity well ?

i noticed something interesting : my phone is slow (not very much but enough to be spotted) when fully charged. The display animations are lagging, typing text is worse than usual, not precise, not always understanding which key i press etc. When the battery is close to 0%, everything is back to normal. The phone is much faster, precise etc.

this is what makes me think it is a software problem.

i want to be sure what exactly the problem is, before buying a new battery.

Any clue could help me

thank you !

⟐ Commented May 18, 2025 at 7:08 MST

Google Pixel 6: Screens remain black after install (both broken and new)

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:38:00 -0700

I've gone through the install process "successfully" but the screen won't come on. Tested the cracked screen and that similarly won't turn.

I see no damage to the display connector or anything else. What should I check next?

The haptics kick in when pressing the power button or plugging in a power cable but the screen remains black with no sign of life.

⟐ Commented May 12, 2025 at 15:38 MST

Google Pixel 6: Display does not respond to touch

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:20:06 -0700

Phone was dropped, then the touchscreen became intermittently non-responsive. Applying pressure to the sides of the device or providing some flex would get touch functionality to restore for a while. Eventually even this stopped working and the touch functionality stopped working entirely although the display itself is still perfect.

I figured this must be a screen issue though I dont understand why only touch would fail and not display; so I ordered a replacement screen and hooked it up to test but again have the same issue, display works perfect with no touch input being accepted. I inspected the connector/board for the display and don't see anything wrong (although I dont have magnification). I cleaned the board side of the connector with 90% IPA though it made no difference.

Anyone have an idea of what to look for? I understand I will most likely need a new phone at this point but I'm still interested in what went wrong.

⟐ Commented May 02, 2025 at 17:20 MST