How Can I Turn Off My Phone Without a Working Power Button?
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GamerGal98
I'm having trouble with my phone because the power button is broken, and sometimes my screen gets stuck. I usually wait for the battery to die, then turn it on using a volume up button and an OTG cable to access recovery mode. However, right now my battery is still over 90%, and the screen is stuck again. I'm looking for alternative ways to turn it off or possibly drain the battery more quickly. My phone is a Redmi Note 5 running Android 8 and MIUI 10, but since the screen is unresponsive, I can't use any apps. Any suggestions?
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It sounds really frustrating with that stuck screen! Since you’re using a Redmi Note 5, you might try holding the volume up and volume down buttons together for about 10-15 seconds. That can sometimes force a reboot even with a broken power button.
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If you want to drain the battery faster, try turning on features like mobile data or Wi-Fi and leave the screen on, like playing a video on mute. You could also plug it into a charger without the power on; sometimes that can help it drain a bit quicker, but it’s not guaranteed.
GizmoGuru22: Just be careful with that! Overheating can be an issue if it’s stuck while charging.
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SkepticalSally: I’ve tried that before, and sometimes it works. Just make sure you’re pressing them long enough!