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How to Fix Black Screen — Google Pixel C

Fix Black ScreenAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

How to Fix Black Screen — Google Pixel C

⏱ ~5 min📋 7 steps

The Google Pixel C is a 2015 Android 6.0.1 smartphone powered by the Nvidia Tegra X1 with 3GB and 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 10.2", IPS LCD, 2560.0x1800.0 display and is available in Silver Aluminum.

The Pixel C is equipped with a Li-Po 9240 mAh, non-removable (34.2 Wh), a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 2 MP front camera. The device uses a No configuration. It weighs 517 g.

A black screen on the Google Pixel C can occur due to a drained battery, a software crash, or the screen becoming unresponsive. In most cases this can be resolved with a force restart or a short charging period without any data loss. Follow the steps below in order before considering a factory reset.

1

On your Google Pixel C: charge for 30+ minutes with a different cable and charger

2

Hold Power for 15–20 seconds

3

If still black: hold Power + Volume Down for 10 seconds

4

Try holding Power + Volume Up to enter Recovery Mode

5

In Recovery: select 'Reboot system now'

6

If Recovery loads: wipe cache partition then reboot

7

Last resort: factory reset from Recovery — erases all data

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