What can I do if my phone has a broken screen and I can’t slide the slider to turn it off?

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I recently dropped my phone and now the screen is broken. It’s quite frustrating because the screen is unresponsive and I can’t slide the slider to turn it off. I’ve tried pressing and holding the side buttons, but it just doesn’t seem to work. The phone is stuck on, and I’m worried that it might overheat or drain the battery completely if I don’t figure out a way to power it down. I’m pretty sure there are some workarounds for this problem, but as of now, I’m stuck and unsure of what to do next. Why is it so difficult to turn off a phone with a broken screen, and what are other people doing in similar situations?

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When I had a similar issue, here’s what I did:

  1. Remove Battery (if possible): This is the most straightforward method. If you own an older Android phone, you can simply remove the back cover and detach the battery. Wait a few minutes, then reinsert the battery.
  2. Perform a Hard Reset: Check the phone’s manual or online resources for the key combinations that force a hard reset. It’s often done by pressing and holding the power button and volume down button together for several seconds.
  3. Draining the Battery: This method is less ideal but works if nothing else does. Allow the battery to drain completely until the phone powers off on its own. After that, try charging it and then turning it on afresh.
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One option you can try is using accessibility features if your phone supports them:

  1. Activate Voice Control or Assistant: On an iPhone, for example, you can use Siri. Say, “Hey Siri, turn off my phone.” For Android devices, use Google Assistant by saying, “OK Google, power off my phone.”
  2. Use AssistiveTouch or Accessibility Shortcuts: If you have set up AssistiveTouch on an iPhone before your screen broke, turn it on from the accessibility settings. You’ll get an on-screen menu that can help you restart or power off your device. Similarly, explore the accessibility features on your Android phone for alternatives.
  3. Connect to Computer: For iPhones, connect it to a Mac or a Windows PC with iTunes installed. Through iTunes, you can issue commands to shut down or restart the phone.
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My approach involved using Android Device Manager:

  1. Remote Control: If you have an Android phone, go to the Android Device Manager website from your computer or another device. Log in with the Google account tied to your phone.
  2. Locate and Control: Use the “Ring” and “Locate” functions to confirm your phone is online. There will be an option to lock or erase the device. Though this might not turn off the phone directly, it gives you some control over the device, and you might find additional settings to power down or reset.
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When faced with a broken screen, I addressed it with the following method:

  1. USB OTG Adapter: Use an OTG adapter to plug a USB mouse into your phone if it supports external peripherals. With the mouse, you can actually navigate your screen and slide the slider to turn the phone off without using the touchscreen.
  2. Find a Service Center: Visit your phone manufacturer’s authorized service center. The technicians there should be able to power off your phone safely and offer further solutions for repair.
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