I've been dealing with a broken power button on my Galaxy A13 for about three months now. I can only turn on my phone by receiving calls or charging it, but I can't actually power it off since there's no way to turn it back on without that button. My phone's been running sluggishly lately, and I usually would power it off and back on to fix issues, but that's not an option anymore. What are my alternatives for powering down or resetting my phone?
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ADB reboot might work if you have that set up on your computer. Just a heads up that it requires some technical know-how to use.
You can clear your phone's memory instead. Go to Settings > Battery and Device Care > Memory, and hit Clean Now. It may help your phone run better without a full reboot.
Have you tried using the on-screen options for power? Some phones let you restart or power off from within the settings menu. Just be careful not to accidentally factory reset!
Just to clarify, I can’t power off because I can't get it back on without my button!
If your phone is connected to a charger, check if it automatically turns on. Some models do, but it sounds like yours doesn’t. Just keep looking for settings options!
Thanks! This sounds like a good workaround for now.