The right side of my iPhone 12 shows black squares with a greenish tint

I cant use these specific keyboard tools: sending messages and the letter P

its been like this for 2 months but it got worse over the months, I don’t know what to do but I wanna know what it is before I fix it so I can avoid having this problem in the future .

iPhone 12

Posted on Jun 24, 2024 8:06 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2024 9:09 PM

Leahhh2012 Said:

"The right side of my iPhone 12 shows black squares with a greenish tint: I cant use these specific keyboard tools: sending messages and the letter P [...]its been like this for 2 months but it got worse over the months, I don’t know what to do but I wanna know what it is before I fix it so I can avoid having this problem in the future ."

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Troubleshooting Lines on a Screen:


For starters...

A. Take a Full Screenshot:

What do you see when you take a screenshot of your iPhone? If iCloud Photos was enabled, then view it https://www.icloud.com/photos. See if you see this in the screenshot. If so, then it is a software error. If not, then it is a hardware error.


B. Corroding Battery:

Is any side of your iPhone bulging out? If so, your battery has likely corroded, and it is time for a new iPhone.

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Jun 24, 2024 9:09 PM in response to Leahhh2012

Leahhh2012 Said:

"The right side of my iPhone 12 shows black squares with a greenish tint: I cant use these specific keyboard tools: sending messages and the letter P [...]its been like this for 2 months but it got worse over the months, I don’t know what to do but I wanna know what it is before I fix it so I can avoid having this problem in the future ."

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Troubleshooting Lines on a Screen:


For starters...

A. Take a Full Screenshot:

What do you see when you take a screenshot of your iPhone? If iCloud Photos was enabled, then view it https://www.icloud.com/photos. See if you see this in the screenshot. If so, then it is a software error. If not, then it is a hardware error.


B. Corroding Battery:

Is any side of your iPhone bulging out? If so, your battery has likely corroded, and it is time for a new iPhone.

Jun 24, 2024 8:15 PM in response to Leahhh2012

Leahhh2012 wrote:

I cant use these specific keyboard tools: sending messages and the letter P
its been like this for 2 months but it got worse over the months, I don’t know what to do but I wanna know what it is before I fix it so I can avoid having this problem in the future .
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/34aac796-6f57-4975-b244-3a47ca5dcf66


It looks like a hardware issue...



put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - identify potential hardware and software issues

How to put your iPhone in diagnostics mode - Apple Support


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

you can make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


iPhone Repair and Service - Apple Support

iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support



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