Image retention on iPhone 16 keyboard and status bar

i have an iphone 16 , I bought it two months ago , and recently i have noticed that the time, battery, the bar at the bottom and sometimes my keyboard will still be “on the screen” even after i’m done with it.

Is there a reason, and is there a way to solve this problem?



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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 24, 2025 8:20 PM

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Mar 24, 2025 8:34 PM in response to Anasouda

1. Force Restart Your iPhone: 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. Reset Settings: If the issue persists, you can reset all settings without erasing your data. Go to Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Transfer or Reset ➡️ Reset ➡️ Reset All Settings.


3. Contact Apple Support: If none of the above works, it might be a hardware issue. Contact 👉 Official Apple Support OR you can always get your iPhone examined at the Apple Store 👉 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options or at an Authorized Service Center for further diagnosis and evaluation.


Axel F.

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