A broken or unresponsive power button on your smartphone can be frustrating, but there are several ways to restart your phone without pressing the power button. Here are some simple tricks:
1. Restart via Settings Menu
Most Android phones allow you to restart directly from the Settings:
1. Open Settings.
2. Go to System → Advanced → Reset options (menu may vary by brand).
3. Tap Restart or Reboot.
4. Confirm and your phone will restart.
2. Use Accessibility Features
Some phones have Assistive Touch or Accessibility Menu options:
· Go to Settings → Accessibility → Interaction & Dexterity → Assistant Menu / Accessibility Menu.
· Enable the menu.
· Use the on-screen Restart / Power Off button.
3. Scheduled Power On/Off
Many Android phones allow you to schedule automatic power on/off:
1. Open Settings → Battery or Utilities.
2. Look for Scheduled Power On/Off.
3. Set a time to turn off and turn on your phone.
4. Your device will restart automatically at the scheduled time.
4. Restart via ADB (For Advanced Users)
If you have a computer, you can restart your phone using ADB commands:
1. Connect your phone to a PC with USB debugging enabled.
2. Open Command Prompt or Terminal.
3. Type:
4. adb reboot
5. Your phone will restart instantly.
5. Remove & Reinsert Battery (For Phones with Removable Battery)
· Power off your device (if possible) or wait for battery to drain.
· Remove the battery, wait 10 seconds, and reinsert.
· The phone can now be powered on using volume buttons if supported.
6. Third-Party Apps
Some apps from the Play Store can simulate a restart. search for apps like “Restart / Power Menu”.
⚠️ Notes & Tips
· Volume + Power Combo: On some phones, holding volume up + down can trigger recovery mode.
· Avoid DIY button repair unless experienced, as it can void warranty.
· For long-term use, consider enabling on-screen power menus or getting the button repaired.
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