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Phone is on but screen won’t light up

iPhone 12xr pro Phone is on but screen won’t light up.. started going green then dark green now

is black. It’s on cause I can hear notifications. What to do?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 30, 2023 10:06 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2023 10:07 PM

(1) Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


(2)  If the above does not work then - Follow the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ If your iPhone is Non-Responsive or Frozen and see if that helps.


(3)  If that does not help your phone might need service ➔ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Axel F.

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Jan 30, 2023 10:07 PM in response to Minpin1985

(1) Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

  • Press and quickly release Volume UP button
  • Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
  • Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF). 


(2)  If the above does not work then - Follow the instructions in this article by Apple ➔ If your iPhone is Non-Responsive or Frozen and see if that helps.


(3)  If that does not help your phone might need service ➔ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Axel F.

Jan 30, 2023 10:18 PM in response to Minpin1985

Minpin1985 Said:

"Phone is on but screen won’t light up: iPhone 12xr pro Phone is on but screen won’t light up.. started going green then dark green now is black. It’s on cause I can hear notifications. What to do?"

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Troubleshooting a Black iPhone Screen:

I'd say the iPhone is stuck in a boot loop.  So, refer to my user tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip


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  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
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Phone is on but screen won’t light up

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