iFixit - Answers With Device "iPhone"

iPhone 13 Pro Max: Old screen( no grounding clips/tabs) doesn't match replacement screen

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:46:53 -0700

Replacing screen on iphone 13 pro max. The old screen did not have grounding alignment tabs but the new replacement screen does. Anyone run into this ?

⟐ Commented abril 11, 2026 at 18:46 GMT-7

iPhone 13: How do I replace the broken back glass on my iPhone 13?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:33:51 -0700

The back glass of my iPhone 13 has broken, and I am concerned that this may affect other parts of it, such as the camera, as well as being unsightly. How do I replace it?

⟐ Commented abril 11, 2026 at 0:33 GMT-7

iPhone SE: Screen, LCD, or Digitizer - which part should I order?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:09:45 -0700

A friend of mine asked me to fix their OG iPhone SE 1st gen from Korea, it one day just stopped working. I already tried a battery replacement, it still didn't work. So I want to replace the display.

What's the difference between the entire screen part and just the LCD & Digitizer?

⟐ Answer accepted abril 10, 2026 at 21:09 GMT-7

iPhone 16 Pro: تعذر البحث عن التحديثات

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:11:48 -0700

يظهر لي تعذر البحث عن التحديث عن محاولة تحديث النظام

iPhone 6: Is it possible to unblock an iPhone 6 - IMEI unblocking

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:44 -0700

Hello,

I was wondering if it is at all possible to unblock a IMEI locked phone. Ive got a friend that broke his phone recently. He claimed int against the insurance, and they locked it. The cellular and wifi now doesn't work. Is it possible to now unlock this phone. Ive read that jailbreaking can be useless, and theres a company that'll do it for a fee. They claim its an instant unlock, but I'm a bit weary as it costs $50.

The company is called 'Keys2iPhone.com'.

Has anyone used this site, does it work, are there any other alternatives?

Please note; this is a forum question in regards of my friends phone

⟐ Commented abril 09, 2026 at 13:27 GMT-7

iPhone 15: Back Glass and Battery Replacement

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:47:45 -0700

What is the cost for an iPhone 15 replacement battery and back glass (black)? Do you offer a discounted combination package for these parts? Please provide the IFIXIT skew numbers for each part/kit.

Thank You,

Mike Niziolek

(203) 508-2919

iPhone 13: iPhone 13 Screen Issue: Horizontal Multi-Coloured Lines

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:41:29 -0700

I recently encountered a sudden issue with my iPhone 13 display — banded horizontal, multi-coloured lines appeared across the entire screen, making it difficult to read and use. There were no prior software updates or major changes, and I’ve always handled the phone carefully, using a screen protector and case for protection. The only unusual behaviour I noticed beforehand was the screen occasionally flashing on and off late at night, which I initially assumed was a missed notification. In hindsight, it seems like an early sign of screen failure.

After the issue appeared, I contacted Apple Support, who advised me to perform a hard reset. When that didn’t help, I took the device to my local Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). They ran diagnostic tests, including multiple reboots, but the horizontal lines persisted. Their diagnosis: a faulty display assembly. Unfortunately, since my device was out of warranty, the repair quote was an outrageous $456.57 USD!

I reached out to Apple again, expressing concerns over the excessive cost, but was told there was nothing they could do and that I should consider buying a new phone.

After looking into this issue further, I found numerous reports from other users experiencing the exact same problem:

These are just a few examples — there are many more similar cases.

I still have much older iPhone XR units that have never had any screen issues to this day. Given how widespread this problem appears to be, is there any way to push Apple to acknowledge this as a manufacturing defect rather than an expensive out-of-warranty repair?

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!

⟐ Commented abril 09, 2026 at 6:41 GMT-7

iPhone 11 Pro Max: 11 pro max boot loop

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:30:30 -0700

⟐ Answer edited abril 09, 2026 at 4:30 GMT-7

iPhone 14 Plus: Replaced screen, back screen, battery, and no sign of life

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:28:39 -0700

Hey guys! Looking for any ideas as to what could be the issue or any tips to look for , I got a dead iPhone 14plus, the battery had gone and screen was mucked said the seller. So I don’t know the history of the phone, but I e replaced the battery , the screen, the back glass including the wireless charger, and the phone shows no sign of life. Plugged into computer and computer isn’t detecting it’s even plugged in. Plug into wall and nothing, the phone just stays black with no sign of life. And ideas ? Thanks in advance !

⟐ Answered abril 09, 2026 at 4:28 GMT-7

iPhone 11: touch screen does not work

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:27:41 -0700

I changed the screen and reassembled my iphone. It turns on but the touch screen does not work, it remains unresponsive to touch.

⟐ Commented abril 09, 2026 at 4:27 GMT-7

iPhone 5s: Charging logo but not charging?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:17:06 -0700

This started last week. I noticed my iphone 5s battery percentage wasn't increasing but the lightening charging indicator is coming on!

So after a look around the internet I couldn't find anything the same.

I tried changing the charger to another working one in our house. still the same

I tried doing a reset (holding down the power and home button until the apple logo comes on then releasing)....still nothing.

I tried clearing the phone and fully resetting every, nothing still.

I do keep my phone updated, however this happened long after.

So sounds like the battery right?....

I changed the battery and it charges like a trooper, woohoo!

First thing I notice is that it seems to stay at 100% for too long.

After 2 days it starts to drop to 95% and won't charge again.

So I change the battery again, and it charges again...

Same thing as above.

after fitting the battery the 2nd time around, I charged it for 8 hours as they tell you to when buying a new phone?

but still no joy.

I'm wondering if theirs something you're supposed to do when fitting a new battery?

Or... do you think the board is gone?

Or..just another faulty battery?

Seems funny that they all do the same.

Before all this, my original battery was just fine.

Hi, Nothing went wrong with the change over at all. I'm not a repair guy but I'm quite handy with this sort of thing.

I just find it funny how it charges for 2 days then stops.

Unplugging the battery for a few minutes doesn't get it charging again either. the only way to get it to charge is to fit a new battery. almost like it's popping a fuse inside the battery? might be over charging?

If it's not the battery, then the original battery must not have been at fault in the first place.

But still can't understand why it charges when changing the battery.

⟐ Commented abril 09, 2026 at 4:17 GMT-7

iPhone 12: iPhone Camera Blurry After Removing Broken Glass

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:42:27 -0700

I cracked the camera glass on my iPhone, and after removing the old glass with a blow dryer and some tweezers, I noticed the camera won’t focus. Is this because I don’t have the glass cover on? I am waiting on a new one to ship right now. Also, I tried to clean the lens with a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol, but that didn’t seem to help.

⟐ Commented abril 08, 2026 at 16:42 GMT-7

iPhone 8: Replacing the back glass on iPhone 8/8+

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:35:59 -0700

Has anyone done this yet?

All I've seen is that's it's very difficult, and expensive?

From pictures, I gather you don't need to tear the phone down, but endure the very well stuck down glass?

⟐ Answered abril 08, 2026 at 4:35 GMT-7

iPhone 14: Why is my contacts not syncing with my car via Bluetooth

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:53:47 -0700

Why is my contacts not syncing with my car via Bluetooth

iPhone 5c: iPhone 5c Won't turn on or charge

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:25 -0700

iPhone 5c Won't turn on or charge what do I do??

⟐ Commented abril 07, 2026 at 13:48 GMT-7

iPhone 12 Pro Max: iPhone 12 Pro Max Activistion locked. BUT got pappers from the police

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:31:52 -0700

Helloe.

I got an Iphone 12 Pro Max. That is Actvition locked. But has been layed at the Police for 3 Mounths. And nobody calimed it. So i got Papers from the police that im the (new) owner of it. Can apple help med lock this up becuse now its e legal mobile?

⟐ Answered abril 07, 2026 at 11:31 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Does replacing the logic board bypass iCloud lock

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:36:20 -0700

I have a iPhone 7 I’m dealing with an iCloud lock the locks stored on the board from what I know so does replacing a logic board bypass the iCloud lock fully i have a logic board that’s fully unlocked I just need to know how to replace it and how to reinstall the adhesive that goes around the screen

The story is I got this from a friend who has no access to it he says it’s fully functioning and wiped it’s just he cannot access it due to lack of proof that he purchased it he heard about me and how I fix old phones and tablets and says if I fix it I can keep it as he already has the 12 so I’m asking here for help

(I added this for information I told apple what I told you they like aways said that it’s unfixable and it’s better off I dump it and get a new one)

Thanks for the help appreciated

⟐ Commented abril 06, 2026 at 19:36 GMT-7

iPhone 14 Plus: Panic full error code 0x500000

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:05:36 -0700

Hi there. My iPhone 14 Plus keeps rebooting every few minutes. Error code is 0x500000.

Can anyone shed some light on what this issue is and what I need to do to get it resolved

⟐ Commented abril 06, 2026 at 19:05 GMT-7

iPhone 12: My phone goes into a bootloop anytime it's plugged in

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:03:36 -0700

Title says it all, anytime I plug a lightning port into my phone (connected to a charger or not), the phone freezes, then restarts, shows the apple logo, then black screens over and over, and if it's still plugged in, eventually it leads to the recovery screen, before restarting the boot-loop shortly after ; on top of that, unless I have airpods / a bluetooth sound device connected to my phone, videos do not play and there's no sound or haptics from the phone.

To try and diagnose the issue, I tried pretty much everything, replacing the lightning connector altogether, the loudspeaker, the taptic engine, even the light sensor on the screen but no dice, the issue still happens and I don't know what to do

The issue popped out of nowhere too, it worked one day, went to bed and it stopped working the next.

Other than that, the phone works fine, but trying to look at the panic logs didn't provide anything of use either

Lemme know if you have any solutions to this!

here, idk if that’ll help

⟐ Answered abril 06, 2026 at 1:03 GMT-7

iPhone 15 Pro Max: Back Glass Replacement - Wireless Charging Coil Transfer?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:58:21 -0700

I’m replacing the back glass on an iPhone 15 Pro Max. I was wondering if the wireless charging coil is something that I am able to transfer from the original? If so, is it just a heat and carefully separate situation? Or is this a component that will require soldering to fully transfer?

⟐ Answer accepted abril 04, 2026 at 20:58 GMT-7