From time to time the display screen of Redmi Note 8 remains black. This issue may occur in many situations. Often it occurs after the Redmi Note 8 falls. Other times, the screen remains black after a start, lock, or sleep. Whatever the case, don’t worry, you will find several methods to repair the black screen of your Redmi Note 8. For that, it will be necessary to verify several things before trying the different methods. We will discover at primary what things to verify when the screen of Redmi Note 8 remains black. We will discover in a second time all the tricks to be able to unlock this bad black display screen.
What should you check out when you have a black screen on Redmi Note 8
Before embarking on the tricks, we recommend you to verify the points below to be able to better understand where the trouble can originate. This will provide you good indications of the nature of the trouble.
Is the Redmi Note 8 LED on when the display screen remains black?
One of the first things to verify is the small led that is on the top of your display screen. If perhaps the LED is red or blue when the Redmi Note 8 display screen remains black, it indicates that the phone is switched on. In such a case, it is highly probably that the trouble comes from the display screen.
Is the Redmi Note 8 charged?
From time to time, a deep battery discharge prevents the Redmi Note 8 from turning on for a time. Ensure that the Redmi Note 8 is fully recharged by leaving it connected for at least 1 hour. In the event that after that the LED doesn’t illuminate and the display screen remains black, the trouble can potentially come from the battery.
Is the Redmi Note 8 damaged?
If the Redmi Note 8 display screen remains black after shock, after falling , after being wet , or after breaking , the screen could be broken. In such a case, not one of the techniques listed below will perform. You will then have to bring your Redmi Note 8 to a repairshop.
What you can do when the Redmi Note 8 screen remains black?
After checking that the trouble emanates from the display screen, you can try the next tips to unlock the black display screen of your Redmi Note 8. If a technique doesn’t perform, go to the following one.
Plug the Redmi Note 8 into its charger
The very first thing to do when the display screen of Redmi Note 8 remains black is to put the phone on. This makes it possible to be peaceful for all following manipulations. This as well solves the possible trouble of a deep discharge of the phone battery.
If you can, take away the battery from the Redmi Note 8
If the Redmi Note 8 is easily detachable, we recommend you to remove the battery . This occasionally solves the black display screen trouble. Wait a few secs, then turn the battery back on and try to start the phone. In cases where the display screen is still blocked, go to the following step.
Remove SIM card and SD card
It occasionally occurs, without explanation, that the SIM card or the SD card conflicts with Redmi Note 8 and causes a black display screen. One of the techniques to try is to take away the SIM card and the SD card. Once it’s performed, you should try to start the telephone. In cases where it works, it indicates there is a conflict with the SIM or SD card.
Force Redmi Note 8 to reboot
If the display screen remains black, the trouble often solves with a forced reboot . To achieve this, you will have to press several keys simultaneously. You must stay at least TEN secs for the forced reboot to work. The key combination depends on the models but had to be 1 of the following:
- low volume + power button
- low volume + power button + cough Home
- high volume + power button
- volume top + touch power + cough Home
- touch power + cough Home
Hang on until the battery is empty
Finally, in the event that not one of the previously mentioned solutions function, you can try to let your battery discharge. Be sure the battery is entirely empty. Once it is completed, plug your Redmi Note 8 into its power adaptor and try to start the Redmi Note 8.
