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The right fix depends on what broke: if the display still shows an image but touch does not work, try a USB mouse through a compatible OTG adapter. If the display is blank, an external monitor may help only when your specific phone supports video output. In either case, you still need to unlock the phone to access protected data.

First, identify what still works

  • You can see the screen, but touch does not respond: Try controlling the phone with a USB mouse connected through a compatible OTG adapter or dock.
  • The screen is blank, but the phone powers on: Check whether the exact model supports video output to an external display. If it does, a hub, monitor, mouse and keyboard may let you see and control it.
  • You cannot control the phone or get a picture on an external display: Contact the manufacturer or arrange repair. Connection accessories cannot compensate for a phone that does not support the required input or video features.

If the image is visible but touch is broken

Connect a wired USB mouse to the phone using a phone-compatible USB OTG adapter or dock. If the phone supports the connection, a pointer may appear so you can navigate the screen. Samsung documents this approach for Galaxy phones in its guidance for a touchscreen that does not work while the display remains visible: Samsung support: touchscreen doesn’t work but the screen is still visible.

Check your phone model’s OTG and USB support before buying an adapter; compatibility is not guaranteed just because the phone has a USB port. A keyboard may also help you enter a PIN or password, but it does not bypass the lock screen.

If the display is blank: check for external video output

A USB-C port alone does not confirm that a phone can send video to a monitor. Google says connected-display features are not available on all devices and may vary by phone; available display modes and settings can differ too. Check the manufacturer’s documentation for your exact model before buying a USB-C-to-HDMI hub.

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  1. Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard to the hub.
  2. Hold both volume buttons while connecting the phone to the hub.
  3. Release the buttons after the phone connects. The external display may show screen mirroring or Samsung DeX.
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Choose an approach that matches the fault

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OTG adapter and mouse Touch is broken but the display image is visible The phone supports usable OTG/USB connections Does not restore a picture on a completely blank display
USB-C-to-HDMI hub, monitor, mouse and keyboard The display is blank, but the phone powers on and can output video The exact phone supports video output or DisplayPort, and the hub matches its port Not all Android or Samsung phones support external video; the phone still must be unlocked
Manufacturer repair You cannot control the phone or obtain a working external display Service availability for your model and region Repair cost, timing and terms depend on the manufacturer and were not established here
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