Sudden darkish red tint on my iPhone 13 mini display after updating to iOS 18.6

After updating my 3.5-year-old iPhone 13 mini to iOS 18.6, I've experienced strange display issues. The screen occasionally turns a darkish red tint for varying durations, sometimes resolving on its own and other times persisting for 20-30 minutes. Despite trying to troubleshoot by rebooting and adjusting settings in standby mode and accessibility, the issue persists. Has anyone else encountered similar problems with their iPhone after updating to iOS 18.6?




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Original Title: Sudden Darkish Red Tint after 18.6 update

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 4, 2025 7:09 AM

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Aug 4, 2025 7:32 AM in response to Stick3rs

If your iPhone is not operating as expected after performing a system software update, try a forced-restart - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPhone settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPhone to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPhone, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPhone - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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