Screen issues on iPhone 13 Pro Max after iOS 26 update

Before updating to iOS 26 on my iPhone 13 Pro Max, I'm concerned about potential screen problems. The previous update caused my screen to turn white unexpectedly, and I want to avoid a repeat.


Has anyone else experienced screen issues (white screen, flickering, etc.) after installing iOS 26 on the iPhone 13 Pro Max?


Any advice or feedback would be appreciated before I proceed with the update.



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Original Title: iOS 26 – Is anyone experiencing screen issues on iPhone 13 Pro Max?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 9:48 AM

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Sep 16, 2025 11:14 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Hi Mac Jim ID,


Thanks for your feedback! I totally understand the cycle of reactions to updates. However, my concern is more about potential screen issues, specifically the white screen and flickering problems I experienced with the previous update.


Has anyone who updated to iOS 26 on the iPhone 13 Pro Max experienced similar screen issues (white screen, flickering, etc.)? I’m wondering if these problems have been addressed or if they’re still occurring. Any insights on that would be really helpful before I decide to update.


Thanks again!

Dec 15, 2025 6:10 AM in response to AdiSingh_12

You can go back to around sept 20 or so when my phone issues started after installing the IOS 26 update on my 13 ProMax. You will read high-ranking reviewers not being helpful. Yet almost 3 months later there are still problems with people doing this update. My solution was to reset my phone 3 times…..the final time being a total wipe and reinstallment of the contents. It took me several weeks to bring back contacts, folders, calendars and photos. Yes I had a good backup. This new update does not allow more than 8 apps to show with carplay (including Imessages) on a brand new vehicle. I had many more than this prior to the update. I am still realizing things how my phone was changed but one can’t go back to any earlier IOS. Its ludicrous that apple still denies there aren’t problems with the install and iphone 26 update and the iphone 13 promax. What a nightmare this has been. bTW, it was not a screen issue turning to different colors but it seemed like anything else was affected. I am still using my phone.

Dec 24, 2025 3:55 PM in response to AdiSingh_12

yeah the bro is right after upgrading to ios 26 in my iPhone 13 im facing mnay issuse i request apple will fix the issues as soonas possible i wish lets see in the nxet update like in my iPhone after ios 26 display was good but whn i use dark mood that time some patches in background like i can't tell properly but after ios 26 only this issues comes in my iphone in ios 18 everything is fine nd well


Dec 26, 2025 6:20 AM in response to AdiSingh_12

This last update is HORRIBLE! I have a 13 ProMax as well and not only did it make my camera unusable, all of my icons on my home screen have disappeared. They were there yesterday, until the evening. When I went to bed and plugged it in,I noticed the Home Screen had reset itself somehow and even the background was changed! I turned it off for the night, hoping it would fix itself, but no. Turned it on this morning and it’s the same. No widgets, and no icons.

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