Need to turn off your Samsung phone but cannot use the touchscreen? You can still shut down the device using its physical buttons. This can be useful when the screen is unresponsive, frozen, or otherwise difficult to operate.
Samsung phones provide built-in recovery options that can help you control the device when normal touchscreen controls are not available. This gives you another way to access important functions without relying on the display.
The process is straightforward and only requires your Samsung phone, a USB cable, and a laptop. Follow the instructions below to turn off your Samsung phone without touching the screen.
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Turn OFF Samsung Phone Without Touching Screen
Before you begin, connect your Samsung phone to any laptop using a USB cable. Keep the phone connected to the laptop throughout the process.
Press and hold the Side button and Volume Down buttons simultaneously. When the power menu appears, ignore it and continue holding both buttons. When the Samsung logo appears on the screen, release the Side button and Volume Down buttons. Immediately press and hold the Side button and Volume Up buttons together.
Continue holding the Side button and Volume Up buttons while the phone remains connected to the laptop. Keep holding them until the Android Recovery menu appears.
Once the Android Recovery menu opens, use the Volume Down button to navigate through the available options until you reach Power off. Press the Side button to select Power off. Your Samsung phone will shut down without requiring you to touch the screen.
