How to Fix iPhone White Screen of Death

The iPhone series boasts of a range of Internet and multimedia enabled Smartphones which include novelty features such as built-in fixed-focus 2.0 mega pixel camera, visual voice mail, portable media player and Internet client with e-mail, web browsing and Wi-Fi connectivity. These phones have wide, multi-touchscreen user interfaces and include virtual keyboards. The first iPhone was launched in January, 2007 and the most recent generation of the Apple iPhone is the iPhone 4S. White screen of death is a reference to the error screen displayed by an iPhone when the operating system shuts down to prevent further damage on encountering any critical system error. The common causes behind such white screens are software bugs, malfunctioning hardware or poorly written device drivers. A white screen may also occur if the device is dropped hard or banged against a hard surface. The shock of the impact can make the screen go blank. So, how to fix that white screen when you encounter one on your very own prized iPhone? Let’s find out.

Fixing iPhone White Screen

So, your iPhone is screwed and you’ve tried all permutations and combinations imaginable to get it straight but it just stays the way it is – screwed! Well, browse through the below list of options and decide upon the best way to fix that screen of death.

  • Try Jailbreak and then restore your gadget;
  • Try to do a DFU restore;
  • If the white screen is due to BSOD or software issues, a few button maneuvers, DFU mode and restore can do the trick.
  • However, if you dropped it and the issue is due to hardware damage (usually due to connection becoming loose), you might need to dismantle your iPhone, if not under warranty. If under warranty, take it to an Apple service center to get it fixed.
  • If your warranty has expired, then you need to dismantle your iPhone and find the stickers labeled 1 to 6. Label # 1 is the LCD connector cable. If sticker 1 is not visible, then it is probably stuck to the screen and you need to pull it off the screen. Re-attach cable # 1 to where it should have stayed.
  • Software or BSOD issues can be resolved by pressing and holding down the power button on top and the Sleep/Wake button in front at the same time. Keep holding them down for 10-15 seconds and let the iPhone restart. On restarting, the Apple logo should appear with a black background. If it does, bingo! If it doesn’t, you had better take it to an authorized service center or get it replaced if you’re covered by the Apple warranty.
  • If you’re getting gray lines on your screen, then probably the LCD is broken.
  • Using firmware might help in certain cases
  • Also, unplugging and re-plugging cables #2 and #3, besides #1, might work and get your display back.

The common reasons behind a white screen are usually display-related as most of the time, other than the white screen, other applications like music, messaging, etc. work and the ring and vibration features of the iPhone are also found intact. Now that you know how to fix that white screen of death on your iPhone, you are equipped to troubleshoot your beloved gadget yourself. However, to be on the safer side, I would suggest that you contact an Apple service center to get it fixed if you are still within warranty period.