3 Solutions to Fix iPhone Black Screen (iOS 17/18)

Category: iPhone Issues

September 20, 2024 3 mins read

Problem

iPhone black screen is a common problem, but it can be a big problem since you can't access the iPhone in any way. Sometimes, even when someone calls, you can hear the phone ring but the screen remains black and you can't answer the phone. Sometimes, your iPhone just gets stuck on a black screen after the iOS firmware update. This problem also happens to the users who are updating iPhone to iOS 17/18. This article explains the causes of the iPhone black screen and offers 3 solutions to fix this all too common problem.

Causes of iPhone Black Screen

There are lots of reasons why your iPhone's screen suddenly goes black. One possible reason could be hardware damage due to improper screen replacement, bad screens, dropping the device or water damage.

Sometimes the problem could be as a result of a software issue which can be caused by firmware modifications that didn't quite go as planned, system crash, jailbreaking and so on. The following are 3 of the most effective ways to fix the problem and you can try them even when your device is running iOS 17/18.

Fixing iPhone when it is stuck in the iPhone black screen of death is very easy and efficient with iMyFone Fixppo. The black screen iPhone are usually caused by iOS glitches, so it is highly recommended to try an iOS repair tool. iMyFone Fixppo is such a tool you need.

Key Features:

• Easily revert back to the previous version of iOS 17/18 without the need for jailbreaking.
• Fix your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch/Apple TV without losing data.
• Repair 150+ iOS/iPadOS/tvOS system problems like stuck on Apple logo,screen won't turn on, recovery mode loop, reboot loop, and black screen, etc.

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iMyFone Fixppo is a great way to fix iPhone black screen problem. Download and install the program to your computer and then follow these very simple steps to fix your iPhone. This tool also helps when your iPhone is stuck on the black screen during or after updating to iOS 17/18.

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Step 1 Launch the Program and Choose "Standard Mode"

Open the program and then select "Start Repair" on the home page.

Select "Standard Mode" If your device can be detected, you can skip to the next step. If not, follow the on-screen instruction and put your device into DFU Mode or Recovery Mode.

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Connect the iPhone to the computer using USB cables.

Step 2 Download Firmware

The program then detects your iPhone and displays all the available iOS firmware for your iPhone. Choose the version you like. Click on the "Download" button to get the matching firmware.

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You just need to wait a little while for the program to download the firmware

Step 3 Fix Your iPhone

Immediately the firmware is downloaded and verified, you need to click "Start" and iMyFone Fixppo will begin to repair your iPhone.  The process of repairing the device will be displayed and this won't take too long. After that, your iPhone is fixed and back to normal from the black screen of death.

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Whenever your iPhone enters a dark screen, use iMyFone Fixppo to fix it. You can also use it to fix your iPhone running iOS 17/18.
This tool is safe, secure, easy to understand, and efficient. Good feedbacks are received from the users.

There are some other tips that you can try to get your iPhone out of the black screen of death. Here we would like to compare this tip with the above method.

2.1 Hard Reset Your iPhone to Fix iPhone Black Screen of Death

When your iPhone gets a black screen and won't turn on, the first thing to do is to perform a hard reset. See the following steps.

Step 1 Locate the Home button and the Sleep/Wake buttons on your iPhone.

Step 2 Press and hold the Home button and Sleep/Wake button at the same time until the Apple logo appears.

Step 3 After that release, the buttons and your iPhone will restart.

If you are using iPhone 7, just hold the Volume Down button instead of the Home button.

If you are using iPhone 8 or later, quick press Volume Up button and then Volume Down button. Hold the Sleep/Wake button until you see the Apple logo.

If hard resets fail, then opt to restore your iPhone using iTunes.

2.2. Restore iPhone to Factory Settings for iPhone Black Screen Fix

Another method to fix iPhone black screen of death is using iTunes. Here is how to do it.

Step 1 Download and open the latest version of iTunes on your computer.

Step 2 Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable. If iTunes detects your iPhone, and offer a restore option to you, you can just click Restore button to wipe your iPhone. If iTunes cannot recognize your iPhone stuck on a black screen, you need to put your iPhone in Recovery mode. Check this guide to know how to enter iPhone Recovery mode.

Step 3 Once the iPhone is detected by iTunes, you will be offered with the option of Restore iPhone. Click "Restore" to confirm the action.

Step 4 After that, iTunes will begin erasing your iPhone. It will then install the latest iOS software, currently iOS 17/18 on your iPhone.

Step 5 Once it finishes, your iPhone will restart. Proceed and set it up as a new device.

This method, however, results in data loss. For a better and safer solution to this problem, this solution is not recommended. If you don't care about the data on your device, then go ahead.

The Home button on your iPhone is an important one. Until the release of the iPhone 7, it seems it is very little you can do on the iPhone without involving the home button. Therefore, we all agree that the home button is important. However, what happens when you drop the device and the home button gets damaged and cracked? What should you do when you can't use the home button and you need to put the device in recovery mode? Every method to put your device in recovery mode requires holding down the home button. Is there a way to do it without a home button? In the part, we will show you how to make it. This way you can fix whatever issue your device is facing even if the home button is not working.

Free Tool to Put Your Device in Recovery Mode without Home Button

In this case, iMyFone Fixppo is also the best choice for you because it can get your device including iPhone/iPad/iPod touch in recovery mode without using the Home button. Begin by downloading Fixppo application for Windows or Mac and install it. Follow these simple steps to get your device in recovery mode using Fixppo.

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Step 1. Launch Fixppo on your computer and choose Enter/Exit Recovery Mode on the home page. Then connect the device and click the Next button. The program will detect the device.

Step 2. Now, all you have to do is click "Enter Recovery Mode" and the device will be put in recovery mode.

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If you would rather not use a third-party tool to put the device in recovery mode, you have to replace the home button first before putting the device in recovery mode. Now you get three methods to fix iPhone black screen of death.

Methods	No Data Loss	Erase All Data	Efficiency	Operation Steps
iMyFone Fixppo			100% effective for iOS issues	Easy
Hard Reset			Sometimes may not work	Easy
iTunes Restore			Sometimes may not work	A little complicated

Which one is the most useful for you? Just feel free to try Fixppo and leave a comment.

iMyFone Fixppo Key Features:

• Fixes iPhone problems like iPhone black screen of death or top of iPhone screen not working.
• iOS issues can be dealt with easily with all your data remain intact.
• You can reset iPhone to factory settings if you want to sell it.
• It's beginner-friendly that requires no special skills.

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