iPhone screen flickering or flashing
Try restarting your iPhone first. That fixes flickering from software issues. If it continues, check which apps it happens in to figure out if it's app-specific or system-wide.
Your iPhone's display is controlled by both hardware (the physical screen) and software (the system that controls it). Flickering happens when the software and hardware get out of sync, when an app conflicts with your display settings, or when hardware connections loosen. A restart clears temporary software problems. If flickering keeps happening after restart and shows everywhere on the screen, it can be a hardware problem that needs service.
- ✓Note which apps (if any) cause the flickering so you can test them later
- ✓Check that the screen is clean and there's no moisture inside the phone
- ✓Make sure your iPhone has at least 20% battery
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking your phone is broken when a simple restart would fix it
- Not noticing which apps cause the flickering. Take time to test different apps
- Updating iOS when you should just restart your phone first
Signs you need professional help
- Flickering continues non-stop after you've restarted and tried updating apps
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