The OPPO A16 has a 6.52-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a water drop notch on the screen for the 8MP selfie camera.
The phone runs on ColorOS 11.1, which is based on Android 11. In this latest operating system, Oppo has included some interesting features such as 3-finger screenshot and Phone Manager.
In order to keep this phone durable and responsive, we should regularly check that the screen responds quickly and accurately to touches in all areas of the screen. If any part does not respond or responds slowly, there could be a problem with the touchscreen.
Therefore, Java-Phones.com will provide you with a guide on how to check the LCD screen and touch screen of the Oppo A16.
How to Check Oppo A16 Touch Screen Through Phone Manager
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The Phone Manager feature allows you to optimize your phone with just one click. In addition, there is also a diagnostic option to check various components such as camera, battery, sensors, screen and others.
Here are the steps to check the Oppo A16 phone touch screen using Phone Manager feature:
Open Phone Manager
The first step is to open the Phone Manager application on your Oppo A16 phone. Then open Settings by clicking on the 2 dots in the upper right corner.
Run Diagnostics
Next, select Diagnostics and tap Continue. Next you will be presented with several test options, please select Screen. If so, tap the Run Diagnostics button.
Multi-Touch Test
First, the multi-touch test will appear, please tap Check. Then touch the screen with 2 or more fingers at the same time. A confirmation popup will appear, please select Yes if applicable, or select No.
Screen Pixels Check
The second test is about screen pixels, later the screen will display different colors. Make sure there are no dead pixels on the screen.
Screen Grayscale Check
The third test is about grayscale, the screen will ask if there are 8 kinds of grayscale on the screen. If yes, select Yes.
After that, the LCD screen test result page will appear, if it says No abnormal material, it means your Oppo phone has no problem with the screen.
Check the Touchscreen with code
Another method you can use to check the touchscreen on Oppo A16 is to use a code. See how to do it below:
- Open the Phone application on your Oppo A16 or A16e and then type *#899#.
- This will bring you to the Engineer Mode page.
- Then select Manual Test and tap Screen Unit Test.
- After that, the phone screen will display different colors.
Some Tips for Solving Problems on the Screen
If after doing the steps above the problem on the screen still persists, it is recommended to contact the Oppo Service Centre or try to solve it yourself first by following these tips.
Clean the Touchscreen
Use a clean and soft cloth to clean the touchscreen from dust, fingerprints, or other dirt. Make sure there are no foreign objects stuck to the screen, as this can affect the responsiveness of the touchscreen.
Restart the device
Restart the device by switching it off and then on again. Sometimes, temporary problems can be resolved this way.
Remove the screen protector
If you are using a screen protector or tempered glass, try temporarily removing it and check if the problem persists. Some poor quality or improperly installed screen protectors can interfere with the responsiveness of the touchscreen.
Reset to Factory Settings
The last tip before taking it to the Oppo service centre is to reset to factory settings. Hopefully the problem on your device screen is caused by a software bug. You can see here for how to reset Oppo A16.
Those are some ways to check the Oppo A16 or Oppo A16e phone screen with code or Phone Manager. Hopefully useful.