In this guide, we will show you a nifty method to reset an Android device when its display/screen is broken. Recently I came across this query on an online forum wherein a user had their device’s screen completely shattered to bits and pieces. But rather than going to the official service center, he opted for a local one [as they charged him less] but requested him to keep the device with them for a couple of days.
While that wasn’t an issue for him, the fact that all his valuable data was still present in the device was definitely something to worry about. In a normal use case scenario, you could easily reset the device from the Settings menu, however, since the screen was no longer working, that wasn’t a viable option. So what else could be done? Well, there does exist a method that should help you reset your Android device even when its display is broken. Here’s how.
How to Reset an Android Device when its Display/Screen is Broken
- To begin with, long press the power key to power off your device.
- Then press and hold the Power and Volume Down keys for a few seconds.
- This will boot your device to Fastbooy Mode. So connect it to PC via USB.
- Now download and extract the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC.
- Then go to platform-tools folder address bar, type in CMD, and hit Enter.
- This will open the Command Prompt. Now type in the below command.
fastboot devices
- If you are getting a serial ID, well and good. Else, install Fastboot Drivers.
- Finally, type in the below command to factory reset your device
fastboot -w
- You may now boot your device to the OS via the below command
fastboot reboot
That’s it. These were the steps to reset your Android device when its display/screen is broken. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
