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my iphone screen went black but phone is still on and its charging. HELP

i cant figure out what happened, i was using my phone set it down screen went black and wouldnt turn on. my phone is still on because someone called it and it rang it just has no display. any idea what to do?

iPhone 4, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Nov 15, 2013 10:03 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2017 10:32 AM

What if this doesn't work? Do you have any suggestions? My iPhone 6s just randomly shut off yesterday, and I've tried hard resets, iTunes, and contacting Apple Support. Neither of the first two options made any changes to my black screen, and the latter just resulted in Apple telling me to try those methods again, and when those didn't work, to schedule an appointment w/ the Genius Bar to repair my screen. That's my last resort. I know this is an old thread, but it's still working for people today so I was wondering if there was anything I could do next.


If anyone else with the same problem (or prior experience) has any suggestions, please reply. Thank you.

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Jun 6, 2017 10:32 AM in response to modular747

What if this doesn't work? Do you have any suggestions? My iPhone 6s just randomly shut off yesterday, and I've tried hard resets, iTunes, and contacting Apple Support. Neither of the first two options made any changes to my black screen, and the latter just resulted in Apple telling me to try those methods again, and when those didn't work, to schedule an appointment w/ the Genius Bar to repair my screen. That's my last resort. I know this is an old thread, but it's still working for people today so I was wondering if there was anything I could do next.


If anyone else with the same problem (or prior experience) has any suggestions, please reply. Thank you.

May 7, 2014 6:06 PM in response to brianna239

I have the same problem. This has happened twice but the first time it was stuck on a dim screen. But know I will be in an app or icon and it will go to black. It is so annoying that now whenever i unlock it, it immediately goes to black and now it will not come back on no matter what I do. The home+lock button thing doesnt work for it. But it is still on and rings but doesnt light up. I need HELP just like you! 😕

Nov 26, 2017 2:32 AM in response to modular747

Thank you very much. I am using a six year old (give or take...) iPhone 4 and really thought I'd have to switch to android in my search for a small phone now. I mean, it would not be unreasonable, but I have small hands and prefer the iPhone 4's size even over that of the iPhone 5's. So, you saved me from both loss of data and giving up hope in my little fighter. Thanks again.

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