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Google Pixel 6: Aparelho não aparece os aplicativos

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 17:07:11 -0700

Não dá para usar

⟐ Answered abril 20, 2024 at 17:07 GMT-7

Google Pixel 4a: How to solve gps issues, why no new gps cable in shop?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:36:02 -0700

Any experience here in the cleaning and re-connecting the GPS cable(s)? (Pixel 4a).

Planning to change my battery, but it is really necessary to have a good gps afterwards. It has had some rain in the past. Maybe some oxidation but its so hard to open, simply testing is not easy. So at battery exchanging time, it would be very nice to solve gps issues before glueing it back together.

I do not see new gps cables here. Someone proposed a new motherbord, thay seems waisting money if that is not 100% sure the cause. I am an experienced Electronics Engineer, connectors seem my first assumption of the cause. I cannot find other experiences. Just a new cable and cleaning its opposits seems a better approach but its like nobody has done that before?

And (why) are the cables not available?

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Google Pixel: How to fix google pixel gps not working?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:24:42 -0700

Recently I bought a used google pixel where I replaced the battery and I was happy with it. Today I went to a field where there is no WiFi and cellular. My last phone got a GPS 3D fix here in seconds and this one spent 10 minutes and didn’t connect to a single satellite. I downloaded GPS test and it shows a lot of satellites in view and zero in use. The google one on one support chat suggested a few things that I tried but it didn’t help so they recommended to return the phone for a replacement but the problem with this is 1st I’m not in the US, 2nd It’s a used phone so I don’t have anything else than the device itself. So is there any hardware or software solution I should try?

Things I tried:

Resetting to factory settings / wiping phone.

Not opening dev options.

Resetting GPS data.

Changing high accuracy location settings.

⟐ Answered junho 19, 2026 at 4:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: How to remove/replace the volume/power cable inside the device?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:21:10 -0700

Title. The cable assembly appears lodged between the back frame and the outer frame, and I cannot figure out how to get it out (and then replace it.)

Any help? Thank you!

⟐ Answered junho 18, 2026 at 6:21 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing screen. Pixel 6 Pro

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:16:07 -0700

Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing. Android in-app tells me to go to g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock which doesn't exist.

Google has a a fingerpint repair tool at https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps but it says my firmware is too new for the tool.

Now I have no fingerprint scanner and I used it on all secure apps.

⟐ Commented junho 18, 2026 at 3:16 GMT-7

Google Pixel 9: How to clean the top earpiece?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:42:13 -0700

This slit on top of the phone gets so dirty so fast... any tips on cleaning it up?

Google Pixel 7a: Charging port maybe loose

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:09:17 -0700

It difficult to charge my pixel 7a, it seems it has a loose connection, you have to gently find the right angle or force to charge it..what is the problem?

⟐ Answered junho 16, 2026 at 22:09 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: How to fix fingerprint sensor on Pixel 6a after broken screen fixed--I

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:07:51 -0700

I followed Matt M's advice for fixing the fingerprint sensor on his Google 6Pro, but I cannot find how to "right-click" on a Google Pixel 6a phone, so I don't see the "Install" option anywhere on this device to install the .inf file as his advice so sagely advises. How does one right-click on an Android Pixel 6a? And does Matt's advice work on a 6a?

⟐ Edited junho 17, 2026 at 0:07 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Pixel 6a - Screen separated from bezel during repair

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:19:15 -0700

I am in the process of replacing the battery in my Google Pixel 6a. When opening the device, the screen has (mostly, it's still attached at the bottom) separated from the plastic bezel (see picture). The screen still works perfectly fine, but I don't know where to find an appropriate adhesive to reattach the screen to the bezel. I'd rather not have to spend the money on a new screen.

Context:
The repair guide seems to assume that they won't come apart. It specifically says to not pry between the screen and the bezel, which I did not do. It came apart on its own. (As the user of the phone being repaired, I could tell that the adhesive was on the way out before I started the repair.) It did not come apart due to a swelling battery, the battery I removed from the phone shows no signs of swelling. (The reason I replaced it is due to poor battery life and a battery health warning in settings.) I bought this phone 2nd hand, so I don't really know the history of it and what might have caused this adhesive to fail.

The main thing I'm asking for is advice on what kind of adhesive to buy (or even pre-cut adhesive if possible) to re-attach the screen to the bezel. (I am not asking about the adhesive to attach the bezel to the frame, commonly called the "display adhesive" and included in the repair kit)

⟐ Commented junho 13, 2026 at 21:19 GMT-7

Google Pixel 4a: People hear themselves when I call them after replacing the back cover

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:54:48 -0700

Afternoon,

I recently replaced the back cover of my pixel 4A. The part didn't come with the led and the microphone attached so I ordered a new mic + led. After doing that, people can now hear themselves when I call them. The issue does not happen on bluetooth or with wired headphones.

Please note that I have removed the adhesive protector from the top microphone hole on the new back cover, and tried to align it with the circular mark.

Is there anything I could have forgotten that could be causing this issue?

Google Pixel 7 Pro: After screem replacement microphone only works for calls

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:52:34 -0700

After replacing my screen with the iFixit one, i've notticed that my microphone only works for a phone call. Nothing else works, nor google assistant, nor the recorder nor nothing. Top mic seems to work as on the video recording it is the one that is getting the sound

⟐ Commented junho 12, 2026 at 15:52 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: My screen has detached from the bezel after a battery replacement

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:26:52 -0700

I accidently separated the screen bezel from the screen after I successfully replaced the battery - is there an adhesive template to reattach it to the bezel.... Everything functions as is but the screen will pop out of my case if dropped....

⟐ Answered junho 12, 2026 at 5:26 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: FIngerprint sensor not woring after BATTERY replacement

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:07 -0700

Hello,

I replaced the battery earlier today. After installing it everything was fine including the fingerprint sensor. I left it charging and checked it some time later. The fingerprint sensor was no longer working. I tried adding another fingerprint but it said that there is a problem with the sensor so I tired restarting it. Now there is no fingerprint unlock option in the settings and the circle that lights up when you press the sensor isn't there.

I tried calibrating using https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps but it still doesn't work.

It is good to mention that when reconnecting the screen, the spudger slipped and bent the screen cable. The damage is between the data lines and as I said, everything was fine for a while.

What do I do?

⟐ Answer accepted junho 11, 2026 at 10:27 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: Screen doesn't turn on on a second hand phone

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:33 -0700

Hello, yesterday on the screen on my current Pixel 7 Pro a white line appeared. I changed the battery in the beginning of the year so I may have damaged the assembly. This isn't the issue I am asking about though.

I found one second hand deal for a full phone but with the screen not turning on. I am suspecting that the screen connector to the motherboard have moved and slightly disconnected. Basically the screen is working but something inside isn't. I haven't found much info on this being an issue on Pixel 7 Pro but I know that it present on other phones.

My questions are:

Is this also true for 7 Pros?
What should I ask the seller to do before ordering?
Is it possible that the screen is fine?

Thank you very much for your time in advance!

Google Phone: Two green lines appeared on my Pixel 7 Pro

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:43:28 -0700

Hello everyone,

There are now two green lines on my Google Pixel 7 Pro screen (it was only one before). When there was only one green line, on the far right, I took it to a mobile phone repair shop. They said they had fixed the dead pixel, but the problem returned less than a week later. Now there are two green lines. The repair shop said that the screen needs to be replaced now. My question is this: is there an underlying problem with my phone, and will replacing the screen fix it? I am debating whether to purchase the part because:

(1) It is quite expensive for me (I am from the Philippines), but I also want to purchase a genuine part.

(2) I am not sure if the replacement will solve the problem.

(3) I don't want to give up my P7Pro yet.

Please provide any additional information that might be useful. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you very much.

⟐ Commented junho 10, 2026 at 23:43 GMT-7

Google Pixel Fold: home screen replacement to old frame

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:41:57 -0700

I have a screen without the frame and am going to replace it to the old frame. What do i need to attach it to the frame and also reattach the trim? Do yall sell what I need? I seethatI need the adhesive for the back cover but is there a roll that will work for the inner screen? TIA Nate Mixon

Google Pixel 7a: Why does it discharge quick from 40%

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:01:02 -0700

Discharges daily quickly from 40%

Google Pixel 6a: Can you interchange batterys

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:06:17 -0700

Is the google pixel 6A and google pixel 7 pro can you interchange there batterys?

⟐ Answered junho 07, 2026 at 9:06 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7: Why is my phone do not send sms?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:24:49 -0700

Why is my phone don not send sms?

⟐ Answered junho 07, 2026 at 8:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel: After Battery Replacement, Screen Won't Work

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:14:25 -0700

I swapped out the battery on a Pixel recently, I was careful about heating up the adhesive enough and used the plastic pick to sever the adhesive. The screen didn’t crack when removing it. After i got the battery switched out, I put everything back together and turned the phone on. The phone vibrated, indicating that it had turned on, but the screen is black. I was careful not to damage any of the ribbons when pulling it apart. Does anyone know what this might be?

⟐ Answered junho 05, 2026 at 7:14 GMT-7