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Black Screen But Phone Still On? How to Recover

Issue Description 

iPhone appears black, but sounds, vibrations, or notifications still work. 

Common Causes 

Display crash 

Brightness set too low 

iOS glitch 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Force Restart iPhone 

Use model-specific force restart method 

 

Step 2: Increase Brightness 

Shine flashlight on screen 

Swipe Control Center → Increase brightness 

 

Step 3: Disable Reduce White Point 

Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size 

Turn OFF Reduce White Point 

 

Step 4: Update iOS 

Fixes display-related bugs 

Explore Further 

Hardware inspection if screen stays black 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Avoid overheating.