The iPhone 5s screen flickers around the edges. How to fix flickering display problem on iPhone

IPhone smartphones are notable for their reliable performance, but problems can arise with them. Some of them appear unexpectedly and without cause, others after physical impact on the phone or other manipulations with it. In the framework of this article, we will consider the problem that owners of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 often have to face, but it can also appear on other models. We are talking about the flickering of the device screen during operation. This flicker may be intense or slightly noticeable. In this article, we’ll try to figure out how to fix it yourself without contacting a service center.

IPhone flickers due to software malfunction

Most often, a problem with a flickering screen occurs unexpectedly. For example, it may appear after downloading the next version of iOS or updating a program to a device. In this case, most often the problem is of a hardware nature, and it can be quite easily eliminated by resetting the smartphone settings.

Before proceeding directly to resetting the device, we recommend that you follow these steps:

  • At help iTunes  create backup  files of your iPhone. To do this, connect the smartphone to the computer and synchronize. It is important that you have installed on your computer latest version  iTunes
  • Disable the "" function, which has become available on mobile devices. apple  after iOS operating system

Such actions most often help to solve the problem with a flickering screen.

It is worth noting that if you do not have the ability to connect the iPhone to a computer, you can reset the device and directly through operating system. To do this, go to "Settings" and select the "General" section. Next, go to the "Reset" menu and click on the "Reset All Settings" item among the available options.


After that, the device will reboot, and the problem should be solved.

IPhone screen flickers after replacing battery

Another common problem iPhone owners have to deal with. As you know, after several years of active work, the battery in the iPhone degrades, and many device users decide to replace it. This can be done both independently and with the help of a service center.

After replacing the battery, there is often a problem that immediately after turning on the device iPhone screen  flickers. In this case, we are not talking about a malfunction of the iPhone or a new battery. The fact is that after replacing the battery, capacitors are recharged inside the device, the consequences of which are screen flickering. This situation is considered normal.

Important: If after 2-3 hours of operation of the smartphone from the moment the battery is replaced, the screen continues to flicker, the device will need to be taken to a service center for diagnosis. The maximum time for recharging capacitors after the first inclusion of a smartphone with a new battery is 3 hours.

IPhone screen flickers after falling

The situation when the iPhone falls out of hand or falls off the table often arises. If the device fell from a small height, most often, this does not lead to any unpleasant consequences. But there are exceptions.

If screeniPhone started  flicker after the fall, there can be several reasons for such "behavior":

  • Display is damaged;
  • Damaged display backlight;
  • Faulty board components;
  • There were problems with one of the loops.

Only the most common causes are listed above. To determine what exactly the malfunction is associated with in this situation, you need to contact the service center for diagnostics.

Alas, over time, all devices become worthless, and apple smartphones are no exception. One of the problems iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, or iPhone 6 owners may encounter is a flickering screen.


A similar problem can be caused by many different factors. For example, it may appear after the smartphone falls, or after prolonged shaking and vibration. In this case, there is a high probability that the flickering of the screen is caused by hardware problems. In most cases, users are unlikely to solve them on their own.

However, in some cases, screen flickering may occur due to software errors. In this case, iPhone owners can try to fix the problem on their own before going to the service center.

There are several different ways that can help get rid of a flickering screen:

  1. To solve this problem, users can try to enable the option to lower transparency. To do this, go to Settings - Basic - Universal Access - Increase contrast and activate the switch opposite the item Decrease transparency.


  1. You can also help solve the problem of a flickering display by turning off the automatic brightness control. To do this, go to Settings - Screen and brightness. After disabling the option, it is better to force the device to reboot by holding both the power key and the Home button.


  1. If the methods described above did not help, then you can try to solve the problem by restoring the device to factory settings. To do this, users need to connect the device to the computer, launch iTunes, and in the tab with information about the device, click on the Restore iPhone button. This process is described in more detail in ours.


  1. Also help with software troubleshooting can help a new version  iOS Therefore, if you encounter problems with the screen, you can try updating your mobile device  until the final version of the apple mobile operating system.

If all the methods described above did not help, then the display problem may be caused by hardware problems, and in this case, a trip to the service center cannot be avoided.

If the screen ripples on the iPhone, a number of questions for the user:

1. Why did this breakdown occur?

2. How to quickly repair the damage? Can I do it myself or is it better to contact a service center?

3. Where can I learn video phone repair instructions?

You can find the answer to these questions in our article. We put here a detailed video DIY repair instructions for the iPhone. In addition, we will explain how to diagnose the device.

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In order to determine the true reason why the screen on the iPhone ripples, you need to carry out diagnostics. How to do this, look on our website in the "quality control" section. After the damaged part is identified, it will be possible to proceed to the next step.

Video instruction: troubleshooting

If the display on the iPhone flickers, we recorded a video that shows step by step how to repair and fix all breakdowns.



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We all described it well and showed the instructions in the video. Now you can try to carry out your own phone diagnostics and repairs. Unskilled performers in practice may encounter a number of problems, so you have 2 options for solving the problem:

1. If the image on your iPhone ripples, but you don’t know what to do, then go to a service center where highly qualified specialists can fix this breakdown. They will do everything quickly and efficiently.

2. You can try to do it yourself after reading the description of breakdowns and full instructions. You can purchase spare parts and tools necessary for repair from us.

What to do if the screen flickers on the iPhone? Users sometimes have to deal with this problem. In this case, the main thing is to seek qualified help as soon as possible, since over time the situation only gets more complicated, and this complicates the repair process itself, and even leads to large financial costs. Contact our service center and we will help you. First of all, it is necessary to determine the cause of the malfunction, in most cases it is impossible to do it remotely or on your own. We will conduct a complete diagnosis absolutely free.

The reasons why the screen flickers on the iPhone

1. In most cases, if the display on the iPhone flickers, it means that the display itself is out of order and then a complete replacement of the component will be needed. This is a rather expensive operation, therefore it is better to take care of the smartphone, avoid mechanical impact on it and buy a special case. This can prevent damage.

The iPhone screen does not show the same for the following reasons:

2. The screen control chip has failed and then only its full replacement will help.

3. Often the screen flickers on the iPhone after moisture enters the device. The liquid causes corrosion, which affects various parts - components of the printed circuit board, ribbon cable, etc. It will be possible to give an exact answer that your phone is malfunctioning due to moisture, only after we conduct a comprehensive diagnosis.

4. The screen flickers on the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5, 5S, 5C, 4, 4S after falls or other mechanical influences, which leads to rather complicated consequences - it fails printed circuit board  or any of its components, cable, etc.

5. In rare cases, a loop that partially departs from the PCB connector leads to such consequences. There are other minor malfunctions, there are many of them, and they can be determined only after a complete diagnosis.

If the display lights up in yellow, blue or other colors, as a rule, this means that a software failure has occurred and firmware needs to be updated.

Conclusion: What to do, and is it possible to fix the iPhone yourself.

Whatever situation you are in, do not try to fix the iPhone screen yourself, as in most cases, this leads to rather disastrous results. Restoring the smartphone after unskilled intervention is quite difficult.

How to be sure that after the problem is fixed, the phone will work fine:

To do this, we have developed a special guarantee.

Only professionals work for us. We have a large warehouse of original spare parts for all models. We sell them all over Russia, and our prices are the lowest. We will repair iPhone 6, 6+, 5, 5S, 5C, 4, 4S. As a rule, repairs last from 20 minutes to 2 hours (in some cases up to 5 hours), depending on the complexity and nature of the damage. After the repair, the masters will definitely test your smartphone for performance. It will take 5-30 minutes, depending on the model. You can be absolutely sure that it will work like new.

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What to do if the iPhone 5S screen flickers? This question is often posed by the owners of "apple" gadgets, because the screen suddenly began to blink. In such a situation, you need to do something as quickly as possible. Losing time will only aggravate the situation - it will lead to serious damage to the device and expensive repairs.

The flickering display of an iPhone 6 or other gadget is a problem that in rare cases can be solved at home. It is better to immediately consult a service center. The wizard will diagnose and determine the cause of the problem. Depending on what caused the display to malfunction, a repair will be carried out.

Why does the iPhone screen blink and how to fix it - our article will tell.

IPhone 4S display flickers: root causes

We must say right away that such a nuisance can happen not only with the 4S model, but also with many others. The screen can blink on the iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and any other "apple" gadget. The first model is given as an example, since often the owners of this particular version of the smartphone complain about the blinking of the screen.

So, among the main reasons for the flickering display of iPhones, the following can be distinguished:

1 Failure of the display itself (for example, iPhone 6). As it is obvious to everyone, only replacing this element with a new one can help here. I must say that this is one of the most expensive types of repair for iOS gadgets. Only the replacement of the "motherboard" will cost more. Therefore, it is recommended to handle the phone as carefully as possible, carry it in a case and try to prevent mechanical damage. 2 If the screen flickers on the iPhone 4, 5 or six, this may be caused by another reason - the failure of the chip. As in the previous case, in such a situation, only replacing the part with a new one will help. 3 Liquid has been spilled into the device. In turn, it has led to corrosion affecting various internal elements of the gadget. These can be parts of a loop, details of a printed circuit board, and much more. Only the master can give an exact answer after opening the case and thoroughly inspecting the "filling" of your device. In other words, if you drop your mobile device in water, start with a diagnosis. And it is better not to hesitate with this procedure, but to take the device to the service as quickly as possible. 4 The device has been dropped or otherwise subjected to mechanical stress. Usually this leads to the difficult consequences of a negative plan. For example, a printed circuit board often ceases to function normally. Damage to the loop and much more. 5 A very rare reason is the cable leaving the connector. But still it has a place to be.

These were the main reasons for the flickering of the display on iPhones of different models. Of course, there are others, but only an experienced master will be able to identify them after a comprehensive diagnosis of the device.

Summing up the results of this section, we also say that sometimes the screen glows in yellow, blue or other bright colors. This testifies, as a rule, to one thing - the software has gone astray and a flashing is required.

When the iPhone began to flicker after the fall: what to do

Since this reason for the screen flickering is the most common, let's talk about it in more detail. Imagine this situation. Early in the morning you were going to work. Your iPhone was lying on the dresser. When you removed the belt from the chest of drawers, you accidentally hooked the gadget and it fell to the floor with the display down, while bumping hard. The height of the fall is about 1.5 meters.

The iPhone was in a case, and tempered glass was applied to its screen. Thanks to such protection, the display was preserved, but the coating itself cracked.

After all this incident, the display of your gadget began to flicker and sometimes yellow or blue colors appear on it. At the same time, the sensor continues to work. You can write and speak on the phone.

So, the question is - is it possible to eliminate a similar problem myself at home? Or, with such "symptoms", you must immediately run to the service center?

To begin with, we note that any hit negatively affects the mobile gadget. And at best it will spoil it appearanceand at worst, the “filling” will be seriously damaged. In the described situation, most likely, the latter took place, which led to flicker.

Experts are categorically negative about repairing the gadget at home with a similar problem. The exception is only experienced users who have already repaired their device and coped with this task successfully. In addition, you need to know the parsing / collection algorithm of the device. Therefore, the best decision of the user will be to contact the repair shop, at least for initial diagnosis.

But before going to the master, be sure to backup, restore the device to its original settings and clean the device from absolutely all data. This way you check if the cause of the problem software failure  or any software error.

Before the operation of restoring settings and performing system cleaning, do the following:

  • Check the iTunes utility for freshness. If your PC or laptop is not the latest version of this program - download a new one from the Apple resource on the network.
  • Make a backup of your device in this program.
  • Exchange content (sync) between iPhone and PC.
  • If you work with a gadget version 6 or later, deactivate the iPhone search function.


The cleaning procedure itself and iPhone recovery  will include the following steps:

  • Connect the gadget to a PC or laptop using a USB cable. Recall that the cable must be original - in order to avoid problems. Chinese fakes are dangerous to use. So use only those accessories that come with the device.
  • In the iTunes utility window, select your gadget.
  • In the general tab, click on the restore button.
  • A new window pops up, in which you want to select the same button. With this action, you confirm your decision, and the restore operation will start on the machine.

ITunes will download the most recent software  for your iOS gadget. And after that - it will restore to source settings. At the end of the process, the device will reboot.

If everything goes well, a welcome message will appear on the gadget's display. Next, you will need to follow the instructions of the Setup Assistant to activate the phone. Here you can choose from the option to configure the gadget as new or based on one of the backup copies that you made earlier. You can also download a copy of iCloud.

If you activate the iPhone, and not another iOS device, check that the SIM card is inserted in the appropriate tray. This is a prerequisite for the passage of activation.



When the display starts blinking when you restart iPhone

For some users, it sometimes happens that after downloading and installing any software, the gadget crashes to Restore. The screen blinks. As a rule, in this case, stripes of black color or in the form of “snowflakes” appear on the display. But there may be other manifestations.

And the easiest way to fix the problem in this situation is to connect the device to a PC or laptop using a USB cable. Then you need to click immediately on Home and Swith Power. These keys should be held for 10-15 seconds until an apple appears on the display. This will mean that the iPhone has entered normal operation.

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