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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Broken screen, touch not working properly.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:28:24 -0700

I dropped my new s20 on the corner of a stone step and it broke the screen on the edge and exposed the digitizer. The touch screen doesn’t work unless I’m pushing down aggressively on the exposed digitizer, but only registers as a swipe because my palm rests on the surrounding area of the exposed digitizer due to the amount of pressure needed causing the phone to recognize my palm as a touch. I’m taking the phone to get completely repaired on Saturday but I was hoping I could get a temporary fix to let me use my phone until then.

⟐ Answered December 09, 2021 at 16:28 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: My screen is flickering, barely responsive and showing a white screen.

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:39:37 -0700

I didn't drop or have any prior damage to the screen. So I want to rule out physical damage… it looks like this..

⟐ Answered May 13, 2026 at 10:39 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: My phone suddenly keeps getting restarting

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 03:02:48 -0700

My phone restart always

⟐ Commented July 16, 2023 at 3:02 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Fingerprint sensor doesn't respond

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:58:41 -0700

Fingerprint sensor doesn't respond at all

Is there any solution please I need it to access to all my data

⟐ Commented December 08, 2025 at 17:58 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Replacement motherboard for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:20:43 -0700

Hello,

Can someone tell me if it is possible to find a replacement motherboard for a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phone? Ideally, with either 256 or 512 Gb of storage? Is the motherboard from a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phone compatible with the Ultra model? Thanks in advance for your help!

⟐ Commented April 02, 2024 at 17:20 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: All cameras not working after replacement

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:12:25 -0700

When I open the camera app, I get a brief picture then it freezes and says "Warning : Camera failed" I've already replaced both the front facing camera and the rear camera module, but have the same results. I didn't see any damaged pins/connections when I took everything apart, could it be a damaged motherboard?

⟐ Commented July 25, 2024 at 6:12 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung S20 Ultra still doesn't work after replacing the battery. What do I do now to get my phone to turn back on?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:57:07 -0700

I followed the iFixit video guide for replacing the battery and display adhesive kit. After completing the steps and testing as recommended in the video, the phone still shows no signs of life and will not turn on.

⟐ Commented July 08, 2025 at 1:57 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: S20 ultra won't charge past

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:32:57 -0700

I’ve tried a new charge port, ribbon connectors, wireless coil, and a new battery. Its says that the battery a 0% until I plug it in where it shows a charging symbol. From there I have to press volume down and power to turn it on. Then once its on, it won’t charge past 50%. I wish I knew what is all of the components is connected to charging so I could brainstorm on the issue.

⟐ Commented April 27, 2025 at 15:32 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: will this guide apply to my phone?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:21:06 -0700

my back glass has been broken for a long time now but i have been to lazy to replace it, until now. i all ready have the the back lens and adhesive i just want to make sure if something like this will work

⟐ Answer accepted June 27, 2024 at 21:21 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung S20 Ultra 5G My phones camera is not opening.

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:52:07 -0700

Samsung S20 Ultra 5G My phones camera is not opening, I've even flashed it, wiped it. And now I think is hardware problem, and I'm a just biggner technician, I can't find the problem with my phones mother board... So anyone can help ?

I've checked the camera's on other board they are perfectly fine, and I even tried to put new camera but same , but sometimes cameras open for jist like 5-10 seconds and than give failed errors

Need help with my samsung camera it shows (Camera failed)

⟐ Answered March 18, 2024 at 13:52 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Why does my cameras say failed?

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:20:30 -0700

I open my camera and it says failed before I can even take a picture. I've tried all the quick fixes I've read online. What pieces do I need to replace in order for any of my cams to work without failing?

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Why my cameras fail to open

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:12:45 -0700

Every time I open the camera it starts for moment then closes and shows a massage tilling camera failed . I tried updating yet it didn't work

⟐ Answer edited January 02, 2026 at 8:12 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Ram/Nand Flash modules on motherboard.

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:53:37 -0700

Hello, I am a computer engineering student and I have been working on trying to figure out this information for a while now. What FBGA does the the S20 ultra 5g use. I have been trying to figure out if it is technically feasible/possible to upgrade a 128gb storage with 8gb ram or lesser phone to a 512gb/16gb with the right NAND and LPDDR5 modules.

Why am I going this far, I posted a while ago on Samsung members that they need to bring back features like the expansion slot stop taking away features and sensors they have on devices. A flagship is the Pinnacle of technology for that company and should keep growing. If they didn't do it in the next 3-4 generations (knowing that phone cycles are years so the peoples suggestion would take time to bring back). I would not upgrade and they would most likely lose a life long customer (first Samsung at 12 now 25+). Well they deleted it after it started to gain traction. Since, 512gb models are rare but not 128gb models and open source phones don't have there quality I need or storage. I need to see if it is possible to upgrade the 128 to 512gb and have them work. Hopefully, they bring it back or I will have to follow through on making my own open source project just to have a flagship again.

I have a strong belief in owning your data on your device and not using/trusting someone else to hold it for you. Also, while connectivity is improving you can't always connect to the cloud to access gigs or terabytes of photos. If SD cards are to slow then the technology companies should band together in a consortium to make a new open standard like they did several times in the past ie(USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,nvme, thunderbolt) this standard should be removal and would faster and fits in mobile devices. If they don't like something. I only say this because the public reason they removed the card was it's speed and reliability. Add a disclaimer that encourages cloud services for backup if SD or new standard is USD to protect data and you protect your liability and partnership with the cloud providers. innovation is the key to advancement and we are stepping backwards for convince and to save a dollar here or there when it harms progress.

Sorry about going off question a little bit but I wanted my thoughts somewhere they might/would be appreciated.

⟐ Answered February 17, 2024 at 12:53 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Front facing camera not working

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:50:07 -0700

Hi all,

I have an issue with a front facing camera of a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra which is not working. I have already ordered 2 replacements from some websites but they don’t work.

Can someone recommend where could I purchase the front facing camera module for the US version (SM-G988U)?

Thanks in advance for any help

⟐ Answered October 28, 2021 at 9:50 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Which Component that caused my Galaxy S20 Ultra shows No Service?

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:23:46 -0700

I have Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the network was working perfectly fine, and then after that, my Galaxy S20 Ultra shows No Service and it can only be connected to wifi.

Can you tell me which component on the motherboard that causing my Galaxy S20 Ultra shows No Service?

⟐ Commented October 13, 2025 at 3:23 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Won't charge after new battery install

Fri, 16 May 2025 18:02:04 -0700

Just installed new battery with your kit and the charger port is not working.

⟐ Commented May 16, 2025 at 18:02 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Phone dead, any suggestions

Sat, 10 May 2025 07:34:47 -0700

Hi,

Water got into my S20 ultra.

After drying it out and removing the back cover, I tried to turn it on and was getting no screen boot up but the vibration on start up.

I then disassembled and dropped the motherboard about 9 inches onto a wood surface.

I have replaced the ribbon cables and battery and now nothing, not even the vibrate. I'd like to recover some data from it. Any thoughts?

Thanks

⟐ Commented May 10, 2025 at 7:34 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: My phone camera failed problem

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:18:07 -0700

Dear Valuable Mobile Mechanic Brothers. My phone camera is suddenly not working. My phone is samsung s20 ultra. When you open the camera, the message "Camera Felt" appears. What should I do in this situation please?Dear Valuable Mobile Mechanic Brothers. My phone camera is suddenly not working. My phone is samsung s20 ultra. When you open the camera, the message "Camera Felt" appears. What should I do in this situation?

⟐ Answered November 08, 2024 at 12:18 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Vibration touch not work

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:06:34 -0700

How I replace the vibration touch in divce?

Thank you

⟐ Answer accepted July 14, 2024 at 19:06 MST

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: S20 Ultra upper touch not working

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:25:29 -0700

Top touch of phone not working. It’s located exactly with the front camera, totally blocking me from searching anything with the phone, ex Samsung browser and Play Store search function is located right under the camera making it impossible to search because the touch is not working. Everything else with the phone works but just not that top part of the phone. I tried restarting, open safemode, uninstalling apps & it seems none of that fixed the issue.

Important to note that my bottom left corner is a bit broken but that happened months ago, the touch issue just happened today.

⟐ Commented April 27, 2024 at 16:25 MST