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jaryrod9 Author

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iPhone 12 mini- Screen goes black, green "bar" at top of notch

Just starting today, while watching a YT video, my screen suddenly went all black, save for a small green bar across the very top of the notch (split in the middle by the notch). Phone still played the video/audio, and when touching the screen I can feel vibration feedback when trying to do the passcode unlock. When trying to power the phone on/off, the green bars will disappear when the phone is off, and will reappear if the iphone is woken by touch or with the power button.

first time this happened, the screen stayed black for 5-10 mins, and then randomly began working. It has occurred multiple times since, but usually only for up to 1-2 mins at a time.

Fullying powering the phone off does nothing, and plugging it into the charger does nothing different,

This has never happened to the phone before. Anyone had similar issues or advice on how to fix it?

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 12:27 PM

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Axel Foley

Level 10

149,886 points

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 12:38 PM

Your iPhone is showing the signs of a failing display, in my opinion. It appears that you have performed the basic troubleshooting steps and have not been able to resolve this.

My recommendation is to have your iPhone 12 Mini examined at the Apple Store or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and a resolution. If you have purchased your iPhone 12 Mini less than 12 months ago, then it is still covered by the Apple 1YR Limited Warranty.

Axel F.

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