I have dead pixel on my Samsung mobile

Last Update date : 2024-10-09

If there are small dots on your screen, they could be stuck or dead pixels. Having a couple dead pixels is not unusual, and individual pixels are typically unnoticeable.

 

Phone screen

Download updates manually.

  1. On your device, navigate to and open Settings.
  2. Swipe to and then tap Software update, or System updates. It will vary between models.
  3. Tap Download and install, or Check for software updates. If an update is available it will begin downloading, though you may need to tap Download now on some devices.

Note : If you were having issues before the software update, use the phone or tablet normally to see if the problem has been solved.

1 Power off your device by holding down the Power button and Volume down button then tap and hold on Power off.
Power off icon
2 And then tap on Safe mode.
Safe mode
3 You will now be able to see Safe Mode down near the bottom left of the screen.
Safe mode is activated

From here test out your device to see if the issue you have been experiencing is evident in Safe Mode

To exit Safe Mode, simply restart your device.

exit Safe Mode
1 From settings scroll down and tap "Device care”.
2 When your device has done scanning, press the "Memory" button.
3 Tap "Clean Now".
Clean memory

The factory data reset feature completely erases your personal information and data to keep your phone clean. This feature can be used when something goes wrong with your phone, or when you want to safely erase information from your phone and restore the device to its factory settings. Follow the steps below to do a factory data reset.

Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app, and then tap General management.

Step 2. Select Reset.

Step 3. Select Factory data reset, and then review the information.

Step 4. When you're ready, swipe to and tap Reset.

Step 5. Tap the Delete all button to continue with the reset and delete all information stored on your phone.

Factory data reset
Factory data reset

Auto factory reset

You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Follow the steps below to activate Auto factory reset.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app, and then tap Lock screen and AOD.

Step 2. Select Secure lock settings and unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.

Step 3. Tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it.

auto factory reset activation

Note:

  • Device screenshots and menu may vary depending on the device model and software version.
  •  If you are still facing issues,  you can call our contact center and our helpful agents will assist you.

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