iPhone shows strange green overlay seconds after unlocking

Everything was fine until today’s evening, my phone didn’t fall or anything, but it started to show this strange kind of green screen for a few seconds after unlocking


It is not related to brightness settings, I turned them off and rebooted twice, but the problem is still here.


On the video I show how it looks like and that this green overlay is showing even with the brightness set on maximum(the overlay is gone because this strange delay is over, not because I was being adjusting the brightness)

Video



iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 30, 2024 10:33 AM

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Posted on May 1, 2024 8:57 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. Adjust Display Settings:
    1. True Tone: Try turning True Tone on and off. True Tone adjusts the white balance of your display to match the ambient light. In some cases, it might interfere with color consistency. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and toggle True Tone.
    2. Night Shift: Similar to True Tone, Night Shift reduces blue light to make the display easier on the eyes at night. Try turning it on and off to see if it affects the green screen. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and tap Night Shift.
  3. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  4. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, 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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May 1, 2024 8:57 AM in response to memeprincess

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. Adjust Display Settings:
    1. True Tone: Try turning True Tone on and off. True Tone adjusts the white balance of your display to match the ambient light. In some cases, it might interfere with color consistency. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and toggle True Tone.
    2. Night Shift: Similar to True Tone, Night Shift reduces blue light to make the display easier on the eyes at night. Try turning it on and off to see if it affects the green screen. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and tap Night Shift.
  3. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  4. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, 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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