@vikram_38
Android Oct 07, 2026

How do I restart my Android phone when the screen is frozen?

Samsung phone is stuck on one app and the screen won't respond to touch. Holding the power button just brings up the assistant. What's the forced restart combo?
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evei Oct 30, 2026
vikram_38
That combo is Samsung and most others. On a Pixel it's different, just hold the power button on its own for about 30 seconds, ignore everything, it restarts. If nothing at all responds, let the battery run flat, then charge it for a while before turning it on.
kiranb Oct 12, 2026
vikram_38
hold the side (power) button AND volume down together, and keep holding for around 7-10 seconds. Ignore whatever pops up on screen, it'll go black and reboot. That works even when the side button alone is set to open Bixby.