If I take the battery out of an android and put it back in will I lose my contacts, photos, etc?

My phone is stuck. All I have is a black screen showing the time and date, with the time not updating. It's almost an hour behind now. I can't get it off of that screen, and it won't even turn off. I'm tempted to take the battery out but I'm afraid I might lose everything. Does anybody have another suggestion?

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

I imagine battery won't affect it.
Tried going to the makers website see if they have a fault-finder thing ?
Failing that, try youtube.

NorthernBear · 51-55, M

@Picklebobble2 A quick search didn't return anything on this particular issue. That was a good suggestion, it just didn't work this time.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@NorthernBear What is the phone ?

NorthernBear · 51-55, M

@Picklebobble2 It's an android that's about a year and a half old, recent model. But the issue is resolved. I went ahead and took out the battery and it worked. Thanks.