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White Screen on iPhone after iOS 16.6 Update

All of a sudden my screen started flickering and now the screen is stuck with white screen. Is anyone facing the same. I see lot of similar display issues raised by people after software updates.


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iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Aug 1, 2023 10:09 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2023 2:00 AM

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Follow the Apple article to resolve the issue --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen ...
  3. If not resolved; please follow the steps in the following link for support with this issue: If your iOS device restarts or displays the Apple logo or a spinning gear unexpectedly
    1. You still see a black screen after charging, force restarting, following the steps in this article.
    2. You see a black screen, but you can hear alerts, sounds, and vibrations.
    3. The screen remains black, but the device chirps when you unmute it and connect it to power.
    4. Your screen is on, but it doesn't respond when you tap, slide, or try other gestures. 
    5. You can't force your device to restart because a button is broken or stuck.
    6. Your device is stuck on the Apple logo, displays a solid color, or isn't recognized in iTunes.
  4. You can put your iOS device in recovery mode, then restore it using your computer. ---> If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.



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Aug 21, 2023 5:10 AM in response to shahbazma

The same thing happened with my brother’s iphone (13 pro max) too. The screen started to flicker then turned into white screen but I was able to call him and he was able to attend my calls. So we called to Apple support they told us to try restart but nothing changed and they asked some info about the vibration is still working on silent switch or not we said it’s working fine. Then they booked an service appointment to the nearest aptronix. Store workers informed that they will check the software bugs and after 1 hr they told us the display is not working u have to change the whole display for 33k Rs. We asked how the display gets fault by software update they said they don’t know that but it is not software problem. Now after the service I am not able to call him too. I don’t know what happened in that service please if any apple supporters are looking into this please solve our issue.

Aug 26, 2023 2:01 AM in response to shahbazma

Just for the update to everyone replied here. Thank God! I got my screen replaced without any cost.

I had the extended warranty from the shop where I bought phone(SharfDG Dubai) and got it replaced without any hassle.


On this post I see more than 200 people raising same concern and apple is not responding positively. When Oneplus had similar kind of issue with display, they fixed it without charging any cost from users. As a premium brand atleast apple should acknowledge this issue.


Aug 26, 2023 5:19 AM in response to shahbazma

I was about to update my 13 pro to 16.6. But hearing the issues related the update, I contacted with Apple team, the response was strange and disappointing. They are telling they even don’t know this issue till now , and also added that nobody reported similar kind of issues to them yet. I have lots of contacts who had similar issues which have been reported to Apple. But how come Apple lying to their users? Atleast if they google it they will find n number of cases connected with it. This is clear piece of cheating to users. Atleast they should start enquiring why it’s happening for a particular series of Apple? Lots of users already been switched their phone to android.

for me I am in a fix to make a decision for my 16.6 update, at least if iPhone given assurance, I can go for it, but still they don’t , instead they are telling to check condition of my phone from apple service Center spending 1800rupeea from my poket!! What an idea !! Never go for iPhone, this may repeat for other fone with similar upcoming updates too, that is our doubt!!!

Aug 27, 2023 10:16 AM in response to shahbazma

My screen turned white after the new update of ios16.6 and after service the icare until tells me they have updated the software and now within 24 hours the same issue comes up and the I care until tells me the display of the phone is gone

and the apple customer care service tells me that they cannot do anything about their consumers issues

they have the audacity to tell me that go file a complaint in the consumer court.

and now they expect me to pay them ₹28000 just to get the display changed for a fault that’s happening from their end and apple simply doesn’t want to take any action for their customers

they happily charge their prices when it comes to selling and when it comes to any after service it’s just pathetic and no good response given at all

the only thing they say is ur device is out of warranty period and we will have to pay for their faulty IOS 16.6

worst of the responses against their consumers

Sep 20, 2023 8:59 PM in response to SravanKrA

This did not help , authorised service center technician say to replace display as it appears to be display failure .

1. They don't no the Root cause for the display failure nor agree it's because of software update.

2. If Apple say there is nothing that alters functionality of the phone post update, then is it the components used inbuild is cheap quality to make this failure for phone that is just 1and half years old ? Iphone 13.

There are more user, facing this . My friend had this issue yesterday with iPhone pro max white screen

Oct 2, 2023 12:46 AM in response to shahbazma

I am facing the same issue now. I contacted with apple support in China and waited for several days, finally they replied that it is out of warranty and I need to pay for it. After searching in China forum, it has many same cases of 13pro and 13pro max series. It is really disappointed of apple service, they make customers pay for their quality issues.

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