Galaxy Z Flip 3 & 4: Screen Won't Turn On? Black Screen? FIXED!

I show you how to to fix a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone (same for Z Flip 4) that has a black screen but you know the phone is on. In other words your screen just won't turn on but you can feel your phone ring, vibrate, maybe the cover windows is visible, etc. If this worked plz LIKE and comment which step worked for you. If no go after 7 times then DISLIKE this video. We should see at least a 60% thumbs up. Good Luck!
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[@scruffyarms]

Hitting the power button repeatedly does an emergency call

[@MrAnwar22]

I did that 😮😮

[@taniagarcia4461]

Yes it happend to me😢

[@graemeross9580]

Happened like 9 times to me today. They know my name now 😂

[@louatymariem313]

Y’all can cancel it through the other screen it happened to me as well then my phone worked🎉

[@viridianagarcia6983]

That's what happend to me when I could see what was going on

[@roydenheijer8613]

Wtff! z flip 3 didn't work for a week. Tried everything you said but doesn't work. last option 15 min in the freezer. really thought this didn't work that way. Did a soft reset again and screen came on. thank you.

[@JamesMiller-em5cn]

The tapping and resetting method i did and it has worked. Thank you so much you saved me £200 on buying a new front screen. 👍

[@ardenmariemccray7700]

Soooo Samsung told me it would cost close to $100 to fix my Galaxy Flip (first generation). After smacking it, while closed, a few times I fixed it for free!! Thank you so much for saving me $100 I did not have to spend on something like this

[@joshuabaylor3217]

I want to thank you! After dropping my phone, my screen went black for a whole day. Your video was the only one that made my Galaxy fold 3 work after massaging it, heard the click and restarted it. My front screen is up and running now. Thank you.

[@BillAnt]

It's crazy having to "massage" a $1,000 phone just to get the screen working. Obviously it's a faulty design with bad connectors which should never be happening. smh

[@dfwmonkie]

my phone fell literally 2 feet and got the black screen on my front screen ... this video saved me a trip to the reapair center THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU ! I did the Massaging then screen tapping and restarted

[@themeanbean363]

It's literally the sensors that detect the open and close, I can leave my phone open and never have a problem but as soon as I close it and open again it's just black, if I wiggle the phone at the crease it usually works but what's the point of having a folding phone if you can't use it!

[@krazy397]

Damn I got the same problem

[@beenagopinathan6601]

I too have the issue ..only used for 6 months ...pls don't buy this phone ...

[@mansisaxena7294]

Same issue

[@ammydar2291]

Same issue after sometime it won't display on

[@kavikiho8322]

I have the same issue

[@punchie777]

This is not working for me and when I sent it to Samsung, they said I needed to replace the LED light. They said it was because I dropped it and I never dropped it and they wanted 300 to fix it. Could you assist please?

[@itssheebs]

absolutely bonkers to me that this is still an issue 2 years later, but here we are :'). the second method (spamming the power button, plugging it in, hard restart) worked for me. thank you for saving me time and money!!

[@kamikazehound3243]

I read that it's supposed caused by the placement of the sensor that tells the phone it's open. Supposedly it's locates under the crease and it can lead to the phone thinking it's closed so the screen will go off yet you can still interact with it. Whether the flip 5 and flip 6 have the sensor in the same spot I can't say. Though I have the flip 3 and went to the fold 4 and currently have the fold 5. My flip 3 I only keep since it's the thom browne edition but it wasn't U would have traded it in

[@MarkWilliams-oh8cy]

Don't normally comment on videos but have to say my screen was black for 2 days. Tried everything multiple times except the freezer. 7mins in the freezer fixed it! Shame I've already got a new phone in that time but at least I can restore my things. Thank you

[@georgedevolin6869]

I just had this issue with my flip 3, I tried all of these methods, and sadly they didn't seem to work. But I left the phone at full charge in my car which sat in there for 24h under -5°c. Brought it inside and hit the power button twice and it turned on just fine. I've also found that if you just don't fold it, it helps with the issue.

[@pbritz1]

Great, first it sounds strange to put the galaxy into the freezer. But it works, you are our hero.

[@eoindaly7203]

Tried all your steps, against my better judgement I hesitantly put my phone in freezer for only 5 minutes and then it worked as per your advice..yeehaw it worked thanks dude😊

[@pulchritudoocciderepotest8690]

It also worked for meeeee!!!! ggaaaahhhh!!!!

[@teenanguyen2121]

Me tooooo!!!

[@managemysuccessllc847]

HUGE THANKS!!!! I was out of options. The screens for this model are on back order & Asurion is giving money or a replacement. I desperately needed to get into my phone and your direction worked🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@marvinjuarez7919]

You’re a genius bro 👊🏻 my wife almost died because her cell phone wasn’t workin now she is so happy 😁😁👊🏻

[@Dana-hc3lg]

Smacking the phone did it for me!! Thank you so much dude

[@celam1095]

I’ve only had mine for 3 weeks and it went black on me tonight, I’m taking it back to Verizon tomorrow, I was able to restart it using your first method, thanks a lot. I’m not doing all of that smacking and banging on my phone in order for it to be serviceable. I may have to consider returning it if they can’t tell me why this happened all of a sudden and i haven’t dropped or damaged this phone in any type of way. Again thank you very much

[@chri2halty954]

Mines just did this Tonight. Im going to return it tomorrow it's still black but the cover screen works

[@celam1095]

@@chri2halty954 i can’t deal with an unreliable phone, especially a brand new phone. 😟

[@chri2halty954]

@@celam1095 I've had mine for about 6 months now

[@chri2halty954]

@@celam1095 I'll be getting a s22 now

[@VictoriouzBIG]

Any update on why it was happening ?

[@ningen]

my cover screen keeps going dark and if i press hard on it, it goes back to normal but if i close the phone it messes it up again and i have to smack it again. any permanent fix or do i send for a replacement?

[@JasmineBella2029]

Same

[@ningen]

@@JasmineBella2029 lol i had to send the phone in for replacement

[@luismorales6736]

Same

[@JSHM-ParkSon]

The problem is it takes Samsung 7 business day to review the issue. So how am I going to survive without phone for 7 days??

[@ningen]

@@JSHM-ParkSon always keep a old phone unfortunately

[@RobertoAcioli]

The tapping method worked for me. It was switching the display off when I was opening the phone completely and now it seems to be working fine after the tapping. Samsung support suggested me to buy a new one. You just saved me $900. Thanks! :-)

[@juanmanuelbeltran01]

Thank you. This helped with my wife's phone, Samsung Galaxy Flip 3.

[@r3d2aku]

when mine folds for a few senconds and open it, it doesnt show the screen but closing and opening again does, and mine randomly gets the black screen of death sometimes

[@zachsmith1731]

I'm having this also. Find out what it was?

[@AJay-pe6vg]

I'm having same problem since this morning.

[@AJay-pe6vg]

@@zachsmith1731 What happened ? Did you manage to get it fixed

[@kortneyhill37]

@@zachsmith1731 Yeah, same thing happened to mine. I sent it in to Samsung and they said they couldn’t detect anything wrong with it.

[@justsomerandomdegenerate7868]

@@AJay-pe6vg mine started like a week or two after the update, before that never had a single problem

[@allisonpellerito6744]

Thank you so much!!!!! I'm so happy I found this, the articles I saw weren't helping at all. It works again!

[@ayeshaferozroza1025]

Hi there, my phone turns black screen each time I unflip it, but after like couple of attempts it starts working like normal. However when I flip it to close and then unflip it the same issue occurs. Recently on 5th Aug'24, I got software update. I tried all you methods but the issue is still there. If I keep my phone unflipped and use it normally locking and tapping, it responds perfectly.

[@ms.candyjones7445]

Thank you soooo much!!!!! You literally just fixed my phone. The freezer method worked for me! Thanks so much

[@teenanguyen2121]

I couldn't believe it !! I tried every step and was losing hope, I'm so shocked and happy the freezer part work!!

[@gavinbitz2563]

Worst phone I've ever had. Would never get another. I miss my note 9

[@Muhxmmd]

Dang same with me

[@themalakagreek3226]

I never comment on anything but this dude knows what he's talking about. My phone is working!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@usillyrabbitu]

Can you please explain how/why putting in the freezer helps? It was the only thing that worked, and I've googled why, but not finding anything definitive. Thanks!

[@rickdailey1878]

DID NOT WORK! my flip phone is less than 6 months old and it has been a problem all along. No wonder they are not selling well! Going to go back and get some other phone...

[@louatymariem313]

OMGGG THANK U THANK U THANK UU IT WORKED IT WAS MY MOM’s phone i was so scared i tried the first methode it worked spaping the butten even tho it called the emergency but i cancelled through the other screen then it workedd thank sm

[@usillyrabbitu]

I take it back- it worked after the 2nd freeze! At least now I can transfer everything out to a new phone! Thanks!

[@hunybeeee]

OMG you seriously just fixed my phone! Thank you so much! I gave it a quick massage heard some faint crackling and now it's working! Thank you!

[@nativeangel]

Had mine for a month, woke up and the phone wouldn't open after unfolding it, when it did it had white lines and would give me a black screen. I hope the 1st method works. Nice to see your still making these videos for the new Samsungs🤙

[@baesha3307]

Same except for the white lines

[@nativeangel]

Update on my comment* got the phone fixed through warranty. So I sold the phone and let someone else deal with it. First and last time I get one lol I'll wait till apple release a flip phone

[@hotdogtrainer5359]

@@nativeangel how long is the warranty on these?

[@kortneyhill37]

@@nativeangel The same thing happened to my phone. I sent it in, the phone is still under warranty and Samsung said they couldn’t find anything wrong. I’m excited and dreading having it come back to me. Hopefully it’s better…

[@justsomerandomdegenerate7868]

This is the exact issue I'm looking a video for, it started doing this recently but the phone works absolutely fine but when i open it, it's fine but when it completely opens it black screens with white flashing lights ,have no idea what's wrong

[@christianpaullafuente3973]

Thank you so much! Now I know my phone is not totally broken. Appreciate your help.

[@prowez]

Thank you for suggesting these archaic methods dude. I wouldn't have recovered my phone had I stuck to my pride and dignity.

[@cubekong6272]

I have flip 4 and the screen got black while i was playing brallstar game. And only side slide was only working. And i holed the power button for like a min. but nothing worked but when i show your video that i have to holed both down sound button and the power button then it worked and my phone is whoring now Thanks A Lot

[@himevhen]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I THOUGHT I WILL CELEBRATE MY CHRISTMAS WITHOUT MY PHONE (mine works at the slapping method)

[@weslleimonteiro9522]

No way 😮!! I tried the knock method, and It works!! Thank you.

[@ericwilliam2835]

Had my Samsung Flip for just about 6 months now. Screen went black and no touch... No insurance, Yeah!Tried your technique over & over.. I rubbed it, tapped it, slapped it with no luck! Put it in the freezer.. RIP Z Flip! So sad as I have always been a Samsung fan.. P.S. If you are a T-Mobile subscriber in CA, do not tap the power button many times (as suggested in this vid) as it will call 911 automatically & if you can't see or touch the screen to respond, the police show up at your door! Then you have to explain what occurred listed above.....

[@amffmr]

I live in Oregon and same thing, called 911 on me. oooops

[@justperry5473]

you can turn that feature off in the menus - I did the same....

[@Jezabel_S]

I did every single method multiple times, it worked! Don't know which one, but definitely worth trying

[@user-ds9bw1eu1e]

Woohoo! Your methods worked to restore my screen! Really appreciate your calm demeanor and encouragement to keep going. It took a few minutes, but my phone is working fine.

[@lincy4bu]

my screen is appearing with black line vertically can i do this

[@jefferywilliams]

***FIX**** finally!!!! I found out that the corners of the folding mechanism were pinching on one side, one corner, when I would open and close the screen. Inserted a small square piece of straw (fake plastic kind) between the screen and hing mechanism near volume button and tape it, so that it forced it not to pinch as hard on that corner. It is used as a very thin spacer. I put my phone cover over it all to hold it in place. This completely stopped the problem, 100%. Sometimes there is a software lag, but this is different becauce i will hear the 'screen on' click noise delayed, and the screen does turn on. It stopped blinking, glitching. My phone used to do the exact same and it drove me nuts for like 5 months. Almost forgot about this thread, so I decided to look it back up and share this good news. This fix has worked 100% now for over 2 weeks. I was initially inspired by reading something online that it had something to do with the mechanism sensor after dropping it. But with me it def had to do with how it was squeezing and pinching on one side of the hinge mechanism. Good luck to you all!!

[@joyimmanuel858]

hi, can you provide a picture for us that want to try this method? Im currently struggling with this because i just got this phone for 2 weeks and don't want to spend 100$ for repair. Thanks.

[@kay5335]

This is the best ever! This helped me fix my mothers phone that wasnt working. Screen was black, I hear the buzz but nothing showing up on the screen. Thanks!

[@Itscrazy2bsane]

Oh, wow! I have a Z Fold 3 and lost my front screen. I watched a couple of vids then ran across this one. Holding the power and volume buttons down for 15 seconds, and then switching to the up volume while still holding the power button until the built in diagnostic window options opened up, did the trick. I deleted the Partition Cache as you suggested after running the display diagnostic option which failed with an 'Error'. I didn't think it worked until I folded the phone while on a call, and voilà, up came the screen! Thank you so much! Save me a run to U Break We Fix.

[@hrt6669]

You're brilliant mate. I will give you 1000 like if I could.

[@tonkuriihq8133]

thanks so much!! I was freaking out bc I was stuck w no working phone and had to go to a meeting in 30 mins, the first method immediately helped!!

[@nicoleneylon5298]

Thanks! Tried everything and the freezer for 30min did the trick 😍

[@righttocensorvalvenis]

My screen keeps going dark when I open it or fold it a bit. Not sure what to do

[@jenniferkohne3771]

That's my issue too! It drives me crazy! I'm worried about needing my phone in an emergency and it not working.

[@ruddyespinoza7568]

Bro me too wtf

[@righttocensorvalvenis]

@@ruddyespinoza7568 I contacted Samsung and had them replace the screen at no charge. It's been fine ever since.

[@paulmackinaw9342]

Freezer worked. Initial try of around 5-10 minutes didn't, but I left it in there for like 30+ and it worked after that. Thank you!

[@ttvgvlk]

Dude I don’t really subscribe to people but this actually worked tysm

[@collins0103]

The tapping worked for me. Thank you!

[@annette3766]

Omg thank you so much i almost upgraded to a new phone which i couldn't afford right now. A huge thanks😊

[@viridis_vipera]

I know this video is old but just had to say my thanks. The freezer method works like whaaa 😂

[@channelundefined9735]

Unfortunately didn't work. My phone turns on just fine, cover screen works just fine, but my inner screen never turns on or responds to touch. I bought it secondhand so I can't get it repaired through warranty. Did anyone else have the same problems as me fix theirs, and if so how?

[@tepaeatangaroa4424]

did you manage to find the issue ?

[@Vkumar-iv4ts]

same here

[@shanmelaaron-ma.melissaalc4494]

THANKS A LOT BRO MY PHONES BEEN BLACKED SCREEN FOR ALMOST 4 DAYS AND I TRIED YOUR METHODS AND IT DIDNT WORK BUT THE AFTER 4 DAYS I TRIED IT AGAIN AND WOW ITS WORKING NOW!!!!

[@saqibabbas5455]

your the best i was just about to pay for an expensive screen and you saved my life! big thumbs up to WorldofTech!

[@juvz6181]

Thx for fixing my phone!! I thought it was broken lol!

[@robinbaker9816]

What worked for me was clicking the power button in and out a bunch of times. But I'm keeping your video so I can clear cache later. Why did Samsung take that capability out of the settings? Also, how did you learn how to clear cache on these phones? I always carry a second phone (work phone, but will buy one after I retire next year), which saved me today since I had to send some texts and so I used my backup phone until I got my Samsung fixed. Thanks!

[@rizkiawaludin2403]

😊

[@rockyninja5089]

Mine started turning black after samsung replaced the screen protector. Now it's going back after only a week of usage. Good thing I have extended warranty..

[@suepresley2340]

I followed your steps and it is doing better except after holding the buttons down the Samsung logo would only come on when the flip is closed. I will keep trying. It tells me when closed to open to unlock, but I cannot do that on a black screen. Thanks so much for your help.

[@bamsemh1]

Flip 4 screen fixed, 11 months ago. Even though flip 4 was just released. Good one 🤦‍♂️

[@tajsingh7924]

It worked for but every time I close the flap and back screen comes up when I open the app the back screen stays on so the front display remains black. I have to press down next to the camera lense to get the back screen to switch to the front display. Is there any permanent way to fix this?

[@bulbulator725]

Thanks a lot, i fixed my z flip 3, it will be cost a lot a repair

[@rohansrivastava1098]

Thanku sir ...for helping me My brother phone is good in condition

[@Shagggy67]

Hey thanks . The first step worked . Strange , It was opened and i was listening to spotify in my car and it just stopped working . i thought the battery was dead . It's only a month old .it's a great phone, but i hope it's not a hint of what to expect in the future. I'd be interested in knowing if it's a recurring problem from anyone with more experience with the phone. thanks again

[@anisnaquiah124]

Same goes to me..im scrolling facebook and suddenly it just stopped working..and yesterday it happened again and i even cannot on the handphone after key in the pin number. .need to format and all gone..im quite disappointed because ive been using just 4 month ..

[@anisnaquiah124]

Im sorry but the other brand handphone that ive been used before doest have this kind of problem..samsung always got stuck

[@justsomerandomdegenerate7868]

I've had mine since release and until 2 days ago it worked perfectly fine, and i think the issue occured when i dropped mine and it hit my floor and sounded like it broke but nothing happened, occasionally it will open and then black screen but it's not too common for me

[@merfiop]

Dropped my phone and everytime I folded it it would go black for bit but now no more going black Thanks man

[@charryluiolasiman4549]

Thank you so much 👍 it really helps a lot 😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnjey297]

3rd one worked out for me. Brilliant brilliant guy!!!!

[@nlovewithtresses8296]

Hello, the 1st step worked... thank you!!!

[@cubekong6272]

same with me

[@easvarank2955]

Clikcing the power button worked for me. Oof, you're a life saver man!

[@azimahmj]

Yes agree. This video help me a lot. 1st time massage phone. Haha

[@amazinggrace9573]

Hi, mine the screen is divided in 2 and the upper part of the phone is not working nothing is black but I can't press to read any messages or open and app is frozen. What can i do, can you please help?

[@KduBB125]

breh it worked ty so much i was gonna buy another phone lol

[@siba-mini8377]

The one I have is completely black , it was fully charged, wasn't dropped or messed with. When I put in the charger it makes no noise, however, when I use a reverse charge to charge it, my other phone does show that the phone is charging. Reset buttons don't work

[@diegopanic385]

Same issue. What ended up happening with yours?

[@MStar_Music]

Thank you! The power button clicking worked for me!

[@npolarity6190]

谢谢！

[@ALUMNI2K]

It's the top magnet happen Me put metal plate next to the camera and turns it on its board issue

[@Excalibur01]

For me, not ONLY is the phone now black, the factory screen protector for the screen is starting to come off at the hinge area.

[@AnimalMusicPro]

Thank yooooouuuuu!!!! You da man👍🏾

[@nikolanovakovic7095]

Ooooo my God, i cant belive the freezer thing helped!!!! Thaank you so much!!

[@hoon5150]

Got mine back up and running thanks.

[@user-ks7ig6lo1t]

THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!! YOU LITERALLY JUST FIX MY PHONE😭😭

[@ZazaYusof-vk9sk]

OMG~~!! The freezer ways helped me~~! Thank you~~😭.. Really appreciate it... 🥰

[@acidrock202]

I had this on my phone this week I think it was the heat was in the 100s. I did do all the steps about to freeze it since that was in another video. The screen stayed black. But at the last step before the freezer I did get a white line!! I might actually be able to trade it into att so might do that!!

[@DokisKalin1]

So literally freezing my phone seems to have worked (for now). I noticed once I took it out a lot of condensation formed around the edges. I prompty dried the moisture off with a cloth. I'm no scientist but I'm curious if moisture trapped inside the phone was causing this.

[@chinitoishere]

it worked! the 30-sec power/lower volume buttons down. thank you!!!

[@aaroncsantos1987]

Hey I'm having issues not being able to answer calls from the cover screen. It only gives me the option to open the phone to answer. I turned off the features to answer when opened and end call when closed, and still nothing. I soft resetted the phone and nothing. Cleared cache and nothing. Please help someone.

[@dauniestream]

thank youu~ my samsung z flip has been acting up for like a week.. and sometimes it's annoying when someone calls me and my phone is like black screen... T^T I think its working better right now. but one of your method worked thank youuu

[@davidludwico1700]

thank you just fixed my phone thank you very much

[@MattRobloxYT1]

Nice video for galaxy z flip 3

[@Butters65]

Thank you, have a flip3 for the last year.Just recently have had black out problems.

[@candyfoersch8093]

I had to tell Bixby to shut the phone off and then it worked

[@graballand]

Thanks a lot, the reboot and power plug fixed the flip 3 of my girlfriend !!

[@tovaraitenorio6467]

Mine has a green line on my screen will this also work for it?

[@treemands]

Thanks for saving the day.

[@edunoeduno4980]

YOU JUST SAVED ME $350 THANK YYYOOOOOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nikkigrant117]

it worked!! So relieed. Going back to a standard flat screen though as have a mark right across the screen. Thanks so much

[@keshakesha1276]

Thank you 😊 💓It worked 👏🏾🙌

[@BabrahAineomugasho-qs4vl]

Thank you so much dear 🙏

[@SpicyMakiRoll]

My phone screen was broken, so no way to factory reset it before sending it in. The last trick allowed me to reset it and get it ready to be returned. Thank you!

[@onielmelendez4315]

Help! I tried everything but the phone would not boot at all. No boot sounds, no charging sound, nothing. Im charging it with the original Note 10 plus charger, it gets warm (not hot). never dropped mine nor mishandled it in any way. Its almost a year now that i've used it without any glitches. but suddenly, it went off, and has not come back on for 20 hours now 😭

[@diegopanic385]

What ended up happening. I have the same issue

[@onielmelendez4315]

sent it back to the shop i bought it. its only been 7 months with me, and its still covered under the store's 24 month warranty. will not buy a foldable again unless it has matured in about 6 generations in.

[@diegopanic385]

@@onielmelendez4315 what phone did you get instead?

[@onielmelendez4315]

@@diegopanic385 The service ticket said their findings will be informed by 12th June. I'm fairly confident my zfold3 is dead so my choice will be either another 13pmx 1tb (in sierra blue) to compliment my 13pmx 1tb black (coz...ios being dependable and whatnot), or an s22ultra (at least 512gb) so I can move my backed up data from my dead zfold3 512gb. (just for variety) Tbh, in leaning towards an iphone now... coz for a zfold3 that costs an arm and a leg, it shouldn't just go "tits-up" after 7 months of babying the damn thing. Some people depend on such devices to work flawlessly for company domain access authentication, emails, calls, some urgent on the fly office docs editing, scheduling tasks and meetings and such... I was terrified for a day without the damn thing (on the busiest day of the week...that's Sunday in this region) just up and died for no reason. I've luckily migrated most of my shit on my ip13pmx and am confident coz I haven't experienced any unfortunate incidents since my XsMax days.

[@ronaldvillon7581]

Amazing!!! The freezer method works.