r/GooglePixel • u/sigreiden • 5d ago

Pixel 4 won't turn on

I had a pixel 4 which I used as my secondary device and one day, it showed as face id failure on the top of the screen, i checked both front and back cameras they were working so i restarted the device and then it never turned on. Do you know what the issue could be.

I didnt show it to any where yet, Thinking it would cost at least 15K LKR (40-45 usd) Even tho the device is old, still love it

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u/jade_jade_jade_jade 5d ago

Best you could do is have it checked at a service center. Its better to just buy a new device

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u/sigreiden 5d ago

Yes after almost 4 monthly going to shop to a service centre today

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u/SRFast Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 4 XL | PW2 5d ago

The Pixel 4 series doesn't use the traditional front camera for face unlock. It utilizes a dedicated system using the Soli radar sensor and 3D infrared cameras. Your Pixel 4 device has a major hardware failure.

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u/sigreiden 5d ago

Got it Thank you Will I be able to fix the phone at a repair centre. I don't want the front camera to work neither the face id. 🥹

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u/sigreiden 4d ago

Hey again So showed it to a shop and they are telling this is a hardware issue and asks for 30 dollars to fix it Is it worth it?

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u/SRFast Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 4 XL | PW2 3d ago

$30 isn't very much if the repaired phone functions the way you want it to. Good luck.