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A green line on your iPhone screen can be incredibly annoying. If you’ve experienced this issue, you’re probably wondering what it means and how to get rid of it. In this article, we’ll go over the most likely causes and explain your options for fixing the problem.
Things You Should Know
- Green lines on an iPhone may be caused by a software glitch or a physical problem with your phone’s hardware.
- If it’s a software problem, you may be able to fix it by updating, restarting, or resetting your iPhone.
- If your phone has been physically damaged, you’ll probably need to get it repaired by an Apple technician.
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhat are the small black spots on my phone's screen, and how can I fix them?Shavo HacopianShavo Hacopian is a Smartphone Repair Specialist. With over 17 years of experience repairing and customizing smartphones, Shabin has a follower base of over 119,000 YouTube subscribers on his channel PBKreviews, and has over 29 million views. He specializes in teaching people how to take smartphones apart, repair or replace parts, and make informed decisions about what the right products are for them.
Smartphone Repair SpecialistThose are dead pixels. You can try applying pressure to the black spot with a cloth-covered pen. If that doesn't work, you're going to have to replace your screen. But if it's not much of a bother, then you can just leave them alone. Check with your phone manufacturer if you still have an active warranty before trying to repair the screen yourself.
Tips
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References
- ↑ https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/13/apple-confirms-iphone-14-pro-display-issue/
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/15.0/ios/15.0
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/adjust-screen-brightness-color-balance-iph60ba71065/ios
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201406
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/return-iphone-settings-to-their-defaults-iphea1c2fe48/16.0/ios/16.0
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201274
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204104
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