How to fix dead pixels on a monitor or smartphone

 

Your computer or smartphone screen is designed using millions of pixels. Every pixel is a combination of different colors. But have you ever thought about what happens when these pixels get damaged or die? 

When pixels die, they create a dark spot on your device’s screen and spoil your viewing experience. Pixels die when they don’t get adequate power from the transistor. That puts the screen’s health at risk and creates a black zone. There can be a manufacturing defect behind these dead pixels, and it can also happen because of some physical damage.  

Moreover, if you have the same issue, you are in the right place. In this article, you will learn ways to fix dead or stuck pixels to make your computer or smartphone screen healthy.

Take a look at your warranty period   

If your device is under warranty period, visit the manufacturer’s service center for screen replacement. Many manufacturers also offer a monitor replacement policy in case the system has several dead pixels.

Consider online solution: JScreenFix 

JScreenFix is a popular web-based tool that helps to fix dead spots on the screen. You don’t need to download it as it is an online application, making it ideal for different OS systems. So let’s see how JScreenFix will fix dead pixels. 

• Launch your web browser and type JScreenFix in the search bar. Follow the official site and go to its homepage.
• On the home page, please scroll down to find a button named Launch JScreenFix in blue color and click on it. 
• As you click on Launch JScreenFix, a black screen will appear with a pixel fixing box. You have to drag this box to the dead pixel area and let the fixer work for a few minutes. 
• According to JScreenFix, it will take at least 10 minutes to fix stuck pixels. If you don’t get the desired result in 10 minutes, you can do it repeatedly. 

Remember that it is a web-based solution that works with HTML5 and JavaScript. It can work properly with LCD or OLED screens. 

PixelHealer application for Windows       

It is another digital solution for fixing dead pixels from Aurelitec. You can use the PixelHealer application for free. It can be used with Windows OS, including 7 to 10. 

You have to visit Aurelitec.com to download this tool. Once you complete the downloading and installation process, you will have a colored pixel fixing box with some settings. Then you get many options to fix dead pixels. You can drag it over to the dead zone or use position and size options to point it in the right place. And hit the button Start Flashing. Please note that avoid looking directly at the pixel fixing box as it can harm your eyes. Let the process happen for at least 30 minutes. Repeat the process to get the best results. 

Dead Pixels Test and Fix for Android phones

It is an app-based solution to test and fix dead pixels for Android phones. This app is easy to use and can be used for free. Dead Pixels Test and Fix or DPTF helps you detect dead zones and fix them using several flashing screens.

 

David Root is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at Norton.com/setup.

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