iFixit - Answers With Device "Google Pixel XL"

Google Pixel XL: Whats the best way to clean and maintain the USB-C port?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:43:29 -0700

Love my Pixel XL, but I've had issues with the USB-C port getting dirt and fluff stuck in it etc... What is the best way to clean this without damaging any components, and also any advice on keeping it clean.

⟐ Commented March 18, 2026 at 17:43 MST

Google Pixel XL: Why is my phone motherboard not working

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:24:42 -0700

Motherboard problem sometimes works sometimes don’t

The motherboard of the my phone is not working (off and on)

⟐ Commented September 26, 2025 at 19:24 MST

Google Pixel XL: Why is my pixel xl stuck on google when booting and then it restarts

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:59:54 -0700

when i use it for small time then it reboots and then stucked on google screen

Google Pixel XL: Do I need a special mold to laminate the glass to the display panel?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:36:53 -0700

I'm going to be trying my hand at replacing the glass onto a display, but couldn't find any molds specific to Pixel XL.

Can anyone recommend what I should do? I've never laminated a screen before, I know I need UV glue, a UV light and a way to precisely place the screen, anything else?

⟐ Answer edited December 19, 2023 at 3:36 MST

Google Pixel XL: audio chip problem , can it be changed?

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:05:47 -0700

my google pixel xl hase a problem, i cant make any phone calls, i was told this is the audio chip, where can i find a mother board or an option to fix the phone

⟐ Commented October 14, 2023 at 15:05 MST

Google Pixel XL: Sound Not Working on my phone Google pixel xl

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:59:43 -0700

Can You Please Help My Problem To Fix 🙏🥲

Google Pixel XL: phone won’t turn on or display won’t come on.

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:35:16 -0700

i have a pixel xl and it was being used, but not frequently and spent a lot of time on the charger over the last year. i hadn’t looked at it in a few weeks and when i did the phone wouldn’t power on and the battery was bulding enough to push the display away from the frame a fair amount. i replaced the battery and after putting it back together it is still not coming on.

i’m trying to figure out a good way to troubleshoot this issue. could the buldging battery have damaged the lcd and/or backlighting? i’ve had buldging batteries in laptops and other phones before and they would turn off instantly if unplugged, but never fully unresponsive. with that and the phone not coming on now is why i’m wondering if maybe the display is damaged. another display is like $50 so i’d prefer to not have to do that, but i might not have a choice.

Google Pixel XL: Why is my phone overheating?

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:25:07 -0700

My pixel XL is overheating. What should I do to prevent this from happening?

⟐ Answered August 28, 2023 at 3:25 MST

Google Pixel XL: Why my google pixel XL keeps on rebooting?

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:42:34 -0700

my pixel xl keeps on rebooting and doesn't move past google logo.

i have tried to reset but it didn't help.

please how to fix it

⟐ Commented June 04, 2022 at 7:42 MST

Google Pixel XL: Back Camera not working and Black Screen on starup

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:28:36 -0700

Hi,

I am repairing a Google Pixel 3XL (G020B) with LCD + Camera. LCD all OK, while the camera remains black even after changing it. What can I do?

Thanks

Google Pixel XL: I replaced battery, but it just shows a battery when I press power...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:45:41 -0700

Basically the title. I plugged everything in, didn’t seal it yet from experience, but it won’t boot. The battery image is fully charged, not “charging” as I’ve seen before. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Google Pixel XL: Not booting, only vibrates one time. Battery replaced, no improvement.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:12:15 -0700

My Pixel XL stopped booting a bit back, and given the battery decay (<50% life per accubattery) before it failed and it’s behaviour afterwards, the failure to boot being battery related seemed likely. Sadly, that doesn’t seem to have been the primary issue.

Swapping the battery didn’t change how the phone behaved since it started failing to boot. All the phone has done is vibrate once when holding the power button for long enough, or when held in combination with the volume button.

Still seems unlikely it’s the screen though as the fingerprint sensor doesn’t ever vibrate for failed reads like the phone has actually booted, and a computer never sees the phone.

It does seem like the new battery is at least charging as the upper part of the phone is getting warm whereas the previous battery had almost entirely stopped causing any heat when plugged in. So something’s happening, but I guess something more than the battery was broke, and I’m not sure how to narrow that down.

Google Pixel XL: Google pixel xl lcd digitizer not lighting up

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:29:08 -0700

Recently changed my Google pixel xl lcd digitizer but the phone is not lighting up. The phone is vibrating on touch and also ringing but nothing is showing on the screen… need help

Google Pixel XL: Experiencing frequent reboots following battery & screen replacement

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 08:27:31 -0700

Calibrated battery, cleared application caches, deleated unused apps & data, but still experiencing frequent reboots and occasional boot loops even in safe mode.

⟐ Commented July 16, 2021 at 8:27 MST

Google Pixel XL: What is the black pad/foil behind battery?

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:47:18 -0700

As shown in the Google Pixel XL Battery replacement guide, there is a black pad/foil between the battery and the body of the phone. It can be seen in the attached image.

What is this pad/foil? I accidentally put a rip in it while removing some adhesive from the phone’s body.

Is this something I should be concerned about?

⟐ Answered June 14, 2021 at 1:47 MST

Google Pixel XL: (SOLVED) The battery for the regular Pixel. Will it work on the XL?

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:12:34 -0700

I answered my own question by trying it: YES, it does work. With less capacity of course but it works. Phone started back, no problem.

Will it work? With reduced capacity of course (2770mAh instead of 3450mAh) or the sizes are too different. They look very similar:

⟐ Edited by author February 28, 2021 at 16:12 MST

Google Pixel XL: Screen cracked on Google Pixel XL do you know where I can get parts

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:43:55 -0700

Cracked the screen on my Google Pixel XL. I would like to do the repair but I am having problems identifying the parts I need to replace the screen. Does anyone know which parts are needed and where I can purchase them?

⟐ Answered February 19, 2021 at 17:43 MST

Google Pixel XL: The phone isn't working

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:56:27 -0700

My Pixel XL suddenly shut down when I was using it and never opened back.

When I connect the charger the led lights red but nothing shows on the screen.

I tried to contact Google but they wanted the IMEI and I didn’t find the IMEI on the phone, they said it’ll be written on the SIM holder but I didn’t find anything.

And I live in Turkey so there are no Google Repair Center here.

⟐ Commented September 18, 2020 at 4:56 MST

Google Pixel XL: Screen flashing red up top for a while now

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:47:59 -0700

Okay so i got a Pixel XL from an auction lot and the first thing i did was to charge to see if there was any life. Sure enough a red flash was going off at the top of the screen but nothing has came out of it since the screen has been damaged when i got it.

However, i left it for charging for 3 hours now and it’s still flashing red. I can’t seem to figure out why it’s taking so long, could it be the battery or my charging port? I test out my cable from another phone so i know that wasn’t the issue. I tried turning it on but no sound plays and the flash keeps going. It stops flashing once i disconnect it but that’s all that i know about from this device. Tried connecting it to my PC, it doesn’t detect

What could be the cause from this?? Can anyone help me?

⟐ Answer accepted September 01, 2020 at 4:47 MST

Google Pixel XL: What is this for on the charging port?

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 20:24:15 -0700

When I took this out of the package the tab flaked off before I could install my new part. Would the device still work/ charge without it? Will i need the part to be replaced for it to work properly?