How to fix flickering screen on iPhone 16 running iOS 26.4.2?

Iphone 16 is flickering. What should i do? And currently the SW version 26.4.2.



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Original Title: iPhone 16 is flickering

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Posted on May 10, 2026 11:49 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2026 11:55 PM

Have you tried restarting the device and does that resolve the issue?


If this has to do with a mobile device hardware issue, install the mobile Apple Support app and contact Apple using that. You can then optionally allow Apple technicians to have direct access to diagnostic data from your device. Alternatively, take or send it in for diagnosis:



Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> Find Locations


How to make a Genius Bar appointment

1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

2. Go to "Get hardware help".

3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"

4. Sign in with your Apple ID


or:


Refer to this document for ways to contact Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


Contact Apple for support and service by telephone ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

or:

For the iPhone Service Answer Center click here --> Choose Your Country or Region - Apple Support

Select your country.

For a cost estimate:

- Scroll down to "Get an estimate"

- Enter the service required

- Enter the iPhone model you have

- Enter the version of that model

- Click "Get estimate"


For instructions on how to get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service click here --> Prepare your iPhone or iPad for a service appointment - Apple Support

- "To protect your information and save time, follow these steps before you get service for your device."



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May 10, 2026 11:55 PM in response to Jeyavelraj

Have you tried restarting the device and does that resolve the issue?


If this has to do with a mobile device hardware issue, install the mobile Apple Support app and contact Apple using that. You can then optionally allow Apple technicians to have direct access to diagnostic data from your device. Alternatively, take or send it in for diagnosis:



Go to this page to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Apple Authorized Distributor (AAD) --> Find Locations


How to make a Genius Bar appointment

1. Go to Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

2. Go to "Get hardware help".

3. Select your hardware and continue selecting options requiring replacing parts until you see "Bring in for Repair"

4. Sign in with your Apple ID


or:


Refer to this document for ways to contact Apple ➞ Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support

Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


or:


Contact Apple for support and service by telephone ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

or:

For the iPhone Service Answer Center click here --> Choose Your Country or Region - Apple Support

Select your country.

For a cost estimate:

- Scroll down to "Get an estimate"

- Enter the service required

- Enter the iPhone model you have

- Enter the version of that model

- Click "Get estimate"


For instructions on how to get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service click here --> Prepare your iPhone or iPad for a service appointment - Apple Support

- "To protect your information and save time, follow these steps before you get service for your device."



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