Follow up on my previous issue about Red glowing line on iPhone 13 Pro Max screen after iOS 18.2 update

Dated June 18, 2025. My iPhone 13 Pro Max suddenly turned white screen while I was using it. I cannot receive/hear any notifications anymore. Is this the infamous white screen of death? Could this still be just a hardware issue or the phone itself? Thank you.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 18, 2025 9:19 AM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2025 9:29 AM

Have you done a forced restart:


  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY for the first two buttons, then a long hold for the SIDE button; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky. If done correctly this will always work unless the phone has a hardware problem. 

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Jun 18, 2025 9:29 AM in response to HarlanTolken

Have you done a forced restart:


  • Press and quickly release VOLUME UP


     then

  • Press and quickly release VOLUME DOWN


     then

  • Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears (15-30 seconds), ignoring "slide to power off" if it appears


The operative word here is QUICKLY for the first two buttons, then a long hold for the SIDE button; and try it a couple of times, the timing is a little tricky. If done correctly this will always work unless the phone has a hardware problem. 

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Follow up on my previous issue about Red glowing line on iPhone 13 Pro Max screen after iOS 18.2 update

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