A stripe at the bottom of the iPhone 6 screen. Stripes on the iPhone screen after a fall - what to do

Many people use mobile devices from Apple. They are comfortable, functional, reliable, beautiful. But whatever one may say, this is a technique with which everything simply cannot always be in order. Any gadgets are prone to breakdowns. Manufacturers primarily rely on beautiful appearance and functionality, paying little attention to the safety of devices. One of the most common complaints about the iPhone is the streak on the screen. What causes such defects? What to do with them?

Reasons for stripes appearing on the screen

When smartphone users complain about such a problem, they do not mean scratches on the surface of the glass. These distortions occur directly in the picture. The stripes can be vertical or horizontal, but this is not very important.

There are four main reasons why a defect appears on the display. White iPhones appear due to:

Software errors.
Contact failure of the display cable.
Failure of the microcircuit (the controller that is responsible for image transmission).
Moisture on the screen.

There is no need to wait for image defects to disappear on their own after some time. After all, a violation can be very serious. Therefore, it is necessary to contact good specialists without delay.

In order to get rid of screen problems, you first need to determine the reason why the failure occurred. Before contacting a center that repairs cell phones, you can independently conduct an initial diagnosis of the device.

Software glitches

Sometimes stripes on the screen occur due to some kind of glitch in the phone's operating system. In some cases, simply rebooting the device may help. If after this the problem does not go away, then the reason lies elsewhere.

Often failures occur not in the operating system itself, but in a separate application. For example, a user launches his favorite game, and at that moment streaks appear. In order to eliminate such distortion, it will be enough to simply close the application.

There are also more serious violations that are irreversible. You may even need to completely re-flash your iPhone. It is not recommended to do this on your own, as you can download dubious programs from the Internet that will only damage your smartphone. It is better to contact a service center if you are not confident in your abilities.

Software update

So, the first thing to do is to rule out software malfunctions of the device. If on your iPhone the bar on the screen is blue, gray or yellow, then you need to try updating the software or returning the smartphone to default settings. These steps can be performed without turning to specialists.

In order to update your phone, you need to go to the settings, then select “General” and click on “Update”. Then you just need to follow the instructions.

Another way is to connect your smartphone to your computer, open iTunes and select software update.

To restore the factory default settings, you also need to connect the device to iTunes. To do this, connect the smartphone to the computer, then press the Power and Home buttons to reboot, after which the power button is released until “Recovery Mode” appears on the display. Next, select the “Restore” option. If the bar on the screen does not disappear on your iPhone, you should contact a service center.

What not to do

You don’t need to believe those virtual “professionals” who claim that they restored your phone without problems thanks to some simple program or an ordinary video. Most likely, by downloading what they recommend, the user will receive malicious software, which will only help to spend a lot of nerves and a lot of money on recovery.

Other types of breakdowns also occur. Their symptoms are slightly different. Most often, vertical stripes appear on the iPhone screen, which are white. “Sixes” are most susceptible to this problem, since their body is very thin. But even on the fifth model, you can often find a similar malfunction.

Serious device violations

If the contact of the screen cable is broken, then most often the cause is a fall or impact of the smartphone. In almost half of the cases, after this you can see that stripes appear on the iPhone screen. In the case when the cable does not break, but only comes off, the problem can be solved quickly. You need to open the phone and return the part to its place. To carry out such work you need good experience and a special set of tools. If you carry out repairs yourself, without experience, you can simply break the display connection module along with the cable.

The device microcircuit fails for the same reasons: impact, fall. But it can also be damaged due to excessive pressure on the screen, which also leads to damage to the glass.

Moisture ingress

This problem is the most common cause. First of all, you need to remember how long ago moisture got into the device. After all, if this happened, then every hour is important. If not much time has passed (up to three days), then the repair will most likely be quick and there will be no negative consequences. But if water got into the phone a week ago, then the corrosion process has definitely begun. For this reason, the device requires high-quality diagnostics, as well as cleaning. This can only be done by craftsmen for whom cell phone repair is a professional activity. You cannot solve this problem on your own.

Results

There are a large number of reasons for stripes to appear. If you try to test each version in practice, you can only harm your smartphone. There is no need to experiment with an expensive gadget, wasting both money and time. It’s better to go to a good service center, where the technicians will help restore normal operation.

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The “striped” screen on the iPhone 6s cannot please any owner of this wonderful smartphone.

It’s especially disappointing when the device works stably for many months, but at one point a gray stripe appears, followed by yellow, red, black, blue - and now the entire display is striped, and the poor owner does not know how to eliminate the hated lines.

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iPhone 6 screen replacement cost

	iPhone 6	iPhone 6 Plus	iPhone 6S	iPhone 6S Plus
Diagnostics	For free
Repair after moisture	500 RUR
	from 500 RUR
Glass replacement	3500 RUR 20 min	4600 RUR 20 min	5400 RUR 20 min	7800 RUR 20 min
Screen replacement	3400 RUR 20 min	6700 RUR 20 min	8500 RUR 20 min	12700 RUR 20 min
Replacing the touchscreen	3400 RUR 20 min	6700 RUR 20 min	8500 RUR 20 min	12700 RUR 20 min
Replacing the display	3400 RUR 20 min	6700 RUR 20 min	8500 RUR 20 min	12700 RUR 20 min
Battery replacement	1900 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 25 min	2600 RUR 35 min
Housing replacement	4100 RUR 35 min	5400 RUR 35 min	4500 RUR 35 min	5700 RUR 35 min
Replacing the vibration motor	1600 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 20 min	1900 RUR 25 min
Replacing the SIM tray	600 RUR 15 min	600 RUR 15 min	600 RUR 25 min	600 RUR 20 min
Replacing the top cable	1600 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 25 min	1700 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 25 min
Replacing the lower cable	1600 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 25 min	1700 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 25 min
Speaker replacement	1500 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 20 min	1900 RUR 25 min
Replacing the microphone	1600 RUR 20 min	1800 RUR 20 min	1800 RUR 20 min	1900 RUR 25 min
Replacing sound buttons	1600 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 25 min	2100 RUR 25 min
Replacing the HOME button	1600 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 25 min	2100 RUR 25 min
Replacing the Power button	1600 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 20 min	1700 RUR 25 min	2100 RUR 25 min
Replacing the anterior camera	1600 RUR 30 min	1900 RUR 30 min	1700 RUR 30 min	2100 RUR 30 min
Replacing the rear camera	1800 RUR 20 min	2100 RUR 25 min	1900 RUR 30 min	2200 RUR 25 min
	from 150 rub.
Jailbreak	from 500 RUR

Why do streaks appear on the iPhone 6 screen?

There are several common reasons, including:

1. operating system errors;

2. mechanical damage to the sensor, which usually appears after the client has dropped the phone;

3. break in the cable connecting the display;

4. penetration of liquid under the body, resulting in oxidation of parts.

Operating system crash

Vertical or horizontal light streaks on the iPhone 6 screen may appear as a result of an operating system failure. This usually occurs as a result of the device being overloaded with resource-intensive applications, which may also be of dubious origin. An incorrect firmware update may also be the cause.

If an iPhone with a reinstalled OS becomes glitchy, the reason for this may be errors in installing the firmware or installation of an unlicensed operating system. To correct the situation, you need to reflash the smartphone. You can do this procedure yourself (if you have certain skills) or contact specialists who will fix the problem within 30 minutes.

Touchscreen damage on iPhone

No matter what the manufacturer says, the huge touch screen is the Achilles heel of the iPhone 6s. A streaky display may occur if the device hits a hard surface. Often, harsh mechanical impact from below leads to the appearance of cracks in the glass, which will need to be replaced. You can find out more about 6s on our website. However, multi-colored lines do not appear from broken protective glass - they are caused by damage to the internal, more sensitive elements of the display.

Mechanical damage to the screen, which can cause a so-called “matte film” and the appearance of colored stripes at the bottom or top of the display, promises big problems for the device owner. If the transparent film of the touchscreen is damaged as a result of a fall, repairs will be a very expensive undertaking.

In this case, the device is restored after a thorough diagnosis. The need for preliminary clarification of the breakdown is explained by the fact that as a result of replacing “by eye” the problem will not be completely removed, and the money, as you understand, will already be spent.

Loop break

If the phone is dropped on a relatively soft surface, there may be no external damage. Then why did the phone go in longitudinal stripes and freeze? Most likely, the reason lies in a partially torn cable. Such problems occur especially often when the impact falls on the lower part of the device.

The solution to the problem is to carefully disassemble the device and install a new cable. After the repair, the yellow, red, blue and other stripes should disappear, and the device itself will work as if nothing had happened.

Moisture will cause streaks to appear on the screen.

Flooding a new iPhone 6c or 6 is always unpleasant, and it’s doubly offensive when the screen becomes striped after an unsuccessful bath. The reason for this phenomenon is the oxidation of smartphone parts, which occurred due to contact with water. This breakdown is one of the most dangerous, since in addition to the display, other components may be damaged, which also require immediate replacement.

Repairing an iPhone that is flooded with water is preceded by a comprehensive diagnosis, which is carried out to identify possible problems and their subsequent elimination. It is likely that in order to eliminate the breakdown you will also have to pay for the restoration of some other important elements.

If the display of your favorite smartphone suddenly starts displaying vertical or horizontal stripes on the iPhone 6s screen, do not despair, because in most cases it will not be difficult to find a solution to this problem. This means that you have every chance to restore the functionality of a faulty iPhone without shelling out an amount comparable to the price of a new phone of a similar model. The main thing is to realize it in time, because sometimes every minute matters!

Even reliable, functional and resistant to difficult operating conditions iPhone, Apple brand, will stop working stably and efficiently if used carelessly and inaccurately. This often happens after the smartphone falls on a hard surface, receives strong mechanical impact, or gets moisture inside. The consequences of careless operation can be very different - the phone freezes and often requires a reboot, the sensor refuses to work, the device does not respond well to commands, etc.

But more often, the results of a fall are invisible at first and appear as vertical streaks after a few days of use. What actions should you take if your smartphone falls onto a hard surface or, for example, into water? What should I do if the screen goes out and won’t turn on, and vertical streaks appear on it? We will answer all pressing questions in this article and analyze each case separately.

The main reasons for the appearance of stripes

Whitish or colored stripes on the screen of the latest iPhone series may indicate:

breakdown of the phone's sensor chip;
physical malfunction of the display. To solve the problem of broken or cracked glass, just replace the screen with a new (original) one;
penetration of moisture: corrosion, shorting/opening of contacts, failure of the cable, etc. Water, tea or carbonated drink are most “scary” when the smartphone is turned on - they can lead to failure of microcircuits, printed circuit boards, etc.
failure of the smartphone cable;
incorrect firmware and software updates. When turned on, the iPhone may have a black display with no signs of life;
mechanical damage to printed circuit board elements;
cable connector malfunction.

Apple iPhone 6 and 5 series devices are considered particularly sensitive to mechanical stress. In this case, the phone does not have to be thrown against the wall or dropped on the asphalt. It is enough to carry it in your trouser pocket or just throw it in your bag. The body of the latest Apple gadgets is made using a special technology - solid cast. But this does not guarantee that prolonged compression and slight bending will pass without consequences. Therefore, if you find vertical stripes on the iPhone 5s or 6 model, it is wiser not to make serious attempts at self-repair.

What does the color of the stains mean?

If stripes appear on the iPhone screen, then by their color you can approximately determine the area of the breakdown. Vertical defects may have:

White shade

Most often they occur due to the failure of the smartphone monitor controller. White streaks also appear when there are problems with the capacitor. When hitting a hard surface, radio components easily move away from the printed circuit board. Overheating is usually responsible for controller malfunctions. When an iPhone 6 or 5 series falls into water or gets splashed with a drink, the first thing users do is force-dry it with a hairdryer. This cannot be done. The equipment must dry naturally. The hot air from the hair dryer causes the controller to simply peel off from the module.

Yellow tint

It doesn’t matter if you are using an iPhone 5s or an earlier/later version of the device, a yellow (usually teardrop-shaped) area may appear on its monitor in the center or at the edges of the display. Its formation is not necessarily preceded by falling or drowning of the phone. The yellow tint of the defect in 91% of cases indicates poor-quality sizing of the monitor (multilayer construction consisting of the monitor itself and glass). The yellow area is the glue that has developed. It’s another matter if the tone of the picture on the iPhone 5s or 6 has changed, as if it has dimmed slightly. In this case, there is a problem with the display.

blue tint

The defect indicates poor-quality contact of the connector and/or cable. If the bars flicker and the screen of an iPhone 5s or later is very glitchy, this may indicate an unstable signal.

Gray shade

The defect appears from the bottom of the monitor and can cover ½ of it. The problem occurs only in early iPhone models.

Lots of colored stains

If multi-colored stripes appear, then most likely there are problems with the software, update or settings after installing applications.

Horizontal stripes

In addition to vertical defects, horizontal (flashing, flickering, solid or colored) stripes often appear on iPhone 5s and 6. This indicates serious problems with the monitor. If horizontal flaws are detected, the user may notice that the sensor does not work or has become weakly sensitive.

The consequences of falling or squeezing, mechanical stress or moisture can be expressed not only by defects visible on the display. Minor bends and light impacts to the center of the smartphone monitor lead to physical damage in 87% of cases. Only a professional can fix a broken iPhone display module by replacing it with a new one.

How to get rid of divorces?

If the screen of your device goes dark or a flaw appears on it, do not panic and immediately run to the service center. There are problems that you can try to solve on your own. The main thing is not to repair. When identifying colored or white defects, proceed as follows:

Reboot the smartphone. After turning off, allow the equipment to “rest” for 2-3 minutes before turning on again.
Check the cable. A sign of a loose cable may also be a black screen on the device. You need to carefully disassemble the case and install it “all the way”.
Return iPhone to Default settings. Reset updates or uninstall applications that were installed before the stripes appeared. Reboot.
Update device software. Go to “Settings”, click the “Updates” menu item. Then strictly follow the instructions. Reboot your device.
Dry the equipment. If the phone is dropped, you need to quickly take it out, carefully wipe the case with a dry soft cloth and turn it off. Let it sit for 3-5 days. Then try to turn it on. Long-term exposure of equipment to water requires its complete disassembly and professional drying of contacts and microcircuits.

What not to do

Often, users try to fix a broken iPhone screen themselves - they separate the glass from the display and then glue a new one. Such a procedure, even if it goes well, will lead to a decrease in the sensitivity of the sensor and other problems. If, after taking the measures suggested above, the defects are not eliminated or the monitor turns black, blue or red, contact a service center for help. Remember: unqualified repairs in 8 out of 10 cases lead to the loss of the gadget.

Conclusion

Damage to the display module is a serious breakdown that affects the functionality of the device in a negative way. This article describes the main possible options for action, if the glass is damaged, follow everything clearly step by step, perhaps this will help you.

If the instructions do not help, then there is only one way left - going to a service center with experienced craftsmen who know how to approach miniature electronics. You shouldn’t change the glass or sensor yourself, there are too many pitfalls.

Video instruction

What to do if stripes appear on the iPhone display? It turns out that such a breakdown does not mean that you need to buy a new smartphone. The main thing is not to put off fixing it until later, but to take the smartphone to qualified specialists as quickly as possible, because the longer it is inoperative, the more expensive repairs can be. The APPLE-SAPPHIRE service center will definitely help you. First of all, you need to identify the cause of the breakdown. In most cases, it is not possible to do this on your own without having any knowledge of the gadget’s structure, because this will require special equipment.

Stripes on the iPhone display. Main reasons:

In most cases, streaks on the iPhone screen indicate that it is faulty and needs to be replaced. A complete replacement allows you to quickly solve a variety of problems.
The display control chip is faulty and needs to be replaced.
Stripes appeared on the screen after moisture got inside. The liquid will negatively affect the performance of the device, as it can cause corrosion. As a result, any part can fail - a cable, a microcircuit, a printed circuit board, etc. The final answer is possible only after the specialists perform a comprehensive diagnosis.
Most often, stripes on the iPhone display appear after a fall or other mechanical damage, when a cable or circuit board components are damaged. Here, too, a complete diagnosis will be required, which will allow us to accurately identify the cause of the malfunction.
Sometimes a cable may come loose from the power connector.

If the display lights up blue, yellow or any other color, most often this means that you need to look for a glitch in the software, and you will have to update the firmware.

Vertical stripes on the iPhone display

White stripe

Our clients often complain about the appearance of white vertical stripes on the display of their mobile device. They may occur due to failure of capacitors or the display controller. As a result of the fall, the capacitors could become detached from the board, and due to overheating, the controller could break off from the display module.

Yellow stripe

If a yellow teardrop-shaped stripe appears on your iPhone, then this is most likely the glue that glues the display and glass together. If a stripe or spot is barely noticeable, as if the tone of the image has changed, this problem is related to the iPhone screen.

Blue stripes

When blue stripes appear on the smartphone screen, this indicates poor contact between the connector and the cable. If flickering stripes occur as a result of a signal interruption, as soon as the technician resolders the connector or corrects the cable, they will disappear.

Series bar at the bottom of the screen

This problem mainly occurs on older smartphone models (for example iPhone 3G). Most often it appears after the display has been stepped on or pressed hard with a finger.

Horizontal stripes

They may appear due to problems with the screen or controller. If, in addition to this, the touchscreen has stopped working, the technician will have to check the display connector and cable.

What to do if you decide to deal with the stripes on the iPhone display yourself

Typically, repairing a smartphone is a complex operation, and therefore, if you do not have the proper knowledge, dealing with this process yourself is highly not recommended. To repair your device, you can contact our workshop, which employs qualified specialists who are ready to deal with any troubles in a short time. In our work, we always use components from the manufacturer at affordable prices.

As a rule, diagnosing a phone takes no more than 5-20 minutes, depending on the complexity of the problem. Once the problem has been identified, the client will find out the final price for the repair and, based on this, make a decision about its feasibility (that is, you will not have to pay for diagnostics). Upon completion of the repair, we provide a guarantee that allows you to contact us for help in case of repeated malfunction, which will be provided free of charge.

Our core philosophy is to repair your iPhone so it works like new, all at an affordable price. We will quickly and efficiently repair your smartphone of any model.

Yesterday Apple launched a repair program for the Multi-Touch display on the iPhone 6 Plus. This means that the company recognizes the possible defect and is ready to repair the iPhone 6 Plus display for free. The program also provides a refund to those who have already solved the Multi-Touch problem in the service and paid money for the repair.

Gray flickering stripe on iPhone 6 Plus screen

In August of this year, complaints about the performance of the 6 Plus screen began to appear. Some users have noticed frequent display freezing and the appearance of a gray flickering stripe at the top of the multi-touch. This was especially noticeable after falling onto a hard surface. iFixit called the problem Touch Disease.

Free iPhone 6 Plus display repair program

For a long time, Apple did not react in any way to the found defect, despite numerous complaints from users. Owners of problem phones were forced to make repairs at their own expense. The technicians tried to figure out the cause of the problems with the “six” display; many opinions were expressed; in the end, the most correct one turned out to be the incorrect operation of the controller chip, which begins to work incorrectly due to force from the case. The easily bendable body of the iPhone 6 caused wear and tear on the contacts of the controller chip. In subsequent generations of the smartphone, engineers strengthened the body by changing the alloy composition.

Yesterday, the company acknowledged the problem and launched a Multi-Touch repair program for the iPhone 6 Plus. Here is a list of problems that are eligible for free repair:

flickering gray bar at the top of the display on iPhone 6 Plus

Devices with a damaged or repaired display are not eligible for this program. The cost of repairing Multi-Touch is estimated by company experts at 11,390 rubles.