How to Control Android Phone When Screen Is Broken

This guide explains how to control Android phone when screen is broken using a clear, step-by-step process. It also highlights the settings and checks that can help you avoid common errors.

One day the phone suddenly slipped out of your hand. You feel terrified and feel like time stops. Then the beloved phone lay on the floor. You hold your breath and pick it up. But the screen crumbled. And now you don't know what to do with your phone.

But did you know that you can still control your Android phone even when the screen is broken? Follow the following article!

Use the mouse to control the Android phone screen

The phone screen is broken and you feel your life is ending, right? Keep calm. We will not use the screen to control mobile phones anymore. Instead, we will use the mouse - a normal PC mouse.

Use the mouse to control the Android phone screen screenshot

To do this, we must first buy a USB OTG adapter. This adapter allows you to make a micro USB or USB C connection, with a cable with one end connected to the phone and a regular USB connector. In fact, this cable may already be available, included with the smartphone when you buy it. However, if your phone does not have an included cable, you can easily find one.

Once you have everything ready, simply plug one end of the cable into your mobile phone and the other end into the mouse (of course, the USB head must be compatible with the mouse and be assured of up to 99% of the USB cable's head) will fit your mouse). When finished, the mobile phone will display the cursor on the screen, like a pointer on a PC.

Left-click, you can press and select. right-click, you can go back. And the mouse wheel will help you scroll the screen.

What if the Android screen is completely broken?

What if the Android screen is completely broken? screenshot 2

Of course, the above method only works if your screen is not completely broken. If the screen is completely broken, you are experiencing an extremely serious problem, because you will not be able to see the cursor on the screen. And in that case, there's no other way but to bring the phone to fix it.

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FAQ

What should I prepare before I control Android phone when screen is broken?

Review the requirements in the guide, confirm that your device or software is compatible, and save important work before changing settings related to control Android phone when screen is broken.

Why might control Android phone when screen is broken not work as expected?

The most common causes are incompatible versions, missing permissions, incorrect settings, or an interrupted internet connection. Recheck each step and restart the app or device when appropriate.

Can beginners follow these control Android phone when screen is broken steps?

Yes. Follow the steps in order, avoid skipping confirmation screens, and compare your interface with the screenshots because labels may differ slightly between versions.