iPhone White Screen of Death? Here Is the Fix
Last Updated on December 8, 2020 by Ian McEwan
We sometimes find out that our iPhone gets white screen of death or shows no response just like a brick. There are various reasons which may cause iPhone white screen. They are including hardware issues, wrong operation, damage from frequent falls, run out of RAM or jailbreak problem. It is very annoying that we do not know what to do to recover it. Here, I will show you several one-off solutions to solve this bothersome problem.
1. Hard Reset Your iPhone
Hard reset is the simplest way to solve the white screen problem with no data lost. It only needs 3 steps but it is often effective. And you will be surprised of its simpleness.
For iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus:
- Step1. Press the Volume Up button then release it.
- Step2. Press the Volume Down button then release it.
- Step3. Press down the Side button and hold it until you see the Apple logo.
For iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus:
- Step1. Press and hold down the Side button and Volume Down button together over 10 seconds.
- Step2. Hold down the buttons until you see the Apple logo.
For iPhone 6s and earlier, iPad, iPod touch:
- Step1. Press down the home button and the Top/Side button together over 10 seconds.
- Step2. Hold down the buttons until you see the Apple logo and the iPhone restart normally.
2. Fix White Screen of Death by Entering DFU Mode
Hard reset might be the simplest way but sometimes it cannot fix the white screen problem. So, we could try another solution, booting your gadget in Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU) mode.
DFU mode is known for its effective solution to fix most of the issues related to the software glitches. Though DFU mode is a good way to fix white screen of death, one thing you need to be warned, it will completely reset your phone’s data (contacts, images, videos, etc.). So please remember to make a copy first.
► For iPhone 6s or earlier, iPod touch, or iPad:
- Step1. Plug in your device to your computer.
- Step2. Make sure iTunes is running.
- Step3. Turn off your device.
- Step4. Press and hold down the On/Off button on the right side or top button (all other iPhones, iPads, etc.) for 3 seconds.
- Step5. Press and hold down the Home button while still keep holding down the On/Off button or top button.
- Step6. Keep holding buttons down for 10 seconds. But if you see the Apple logo, you’ve held them too long and you need to try again.
- Step7. Release the On/Off button or top button but keep holding the Home button down for 5 seconds. But if you see “Plug into iTunes”, then you’ve held it too long, and you need to start again.
- Step8. If the screen of your device stays black, then it should be in DFU mode.
Press and hold down the On/Off button on the right side or top button (all other iPhones, iPads, etc.) for 3 seconds,Slide the power off slider to the right.
►For iPhone X/8/7:
- Step1. Plug in your device to your computer.
- Step2. Make sure iTunes is running.
- Step3. Turn off your device.
- Step4. Press and hold down the On/Off button on the right side for 3 seconds.
- Step5. Press and hold down the Volume Down button while still pressing the On/Off button.
- Step6. Keep holding buttons down for 10 seconds. But if you see the Apple logo, you’ve held them too long and you need to start again.
- Step7. Release the On/Off button and keep pressing the Volume Down button for about 5 seconds. But if you see ”Plug into iTunes”, you need to try again.
- Step8. If the screen of your device stays black, then it should be in DFU mode.
Finished the above operations, then iTunes will detect and restore your device.
For more information, you can turn to iPhone DFU Mode:What’s It and How to Enter and Exit DFU Mode?
Note: This is a good way to fix white screen of death if you remember to backup your iPhone. But if you are unable to make a copy, and the Solution 3 might be the better solution which can save your phone’s data.
Best Solution to iPhone White Screen of Death and Fix other iOS Errors.
iMyFone iOS System Recovery is one of the best third-party tools to fix various iOS problems, such as device stuck at Apple logo, black/white screen, recovery mode, jailbreak, Keeps Restarting, etc. This application is totally secure and easy to use. You only need to click one button, then you can fix all the problems. It repairs your phone and device without data loss. In addition, it can fix various problems by reinstalling iOS system. And it is suitable for iOS 11, iPhone X and iPhone 8/8 Plus
- Step1. Start iOS System Recovery application after download it. Connect your iPhone to the computer. Once the program recognizes the device, click "Start” button from the interface.
- Step2. Download the new firmware to repair your iPhone. It will detect the device automatically and suggest the latest firmware. You only need to press the “Download” button. And be patient to wait for the firmware downloads.
- Step3. iMyFone iOS System Recovery will repair your device once the download of firmware is finished.
Then, your phone will restore normally.
Now, this is all solutions I want to introduce. Hope this three solutions can perfectly solve your problem.