Fixed: iPhone Green Screen After iOS 26 Update

"I need help!! I recently got an iPhone x from my dad and the screen is a super glitch!! Last week, it became a green screen and could not get passed." - Joy from Reddit
"My iPhone 13 Pro Max is stuck on the green screen after iOS update, and the green screen remains after restarting. Is anyone suffering from this issue? What should I do?" - Michael from Apple Discussion

Have you ever met a flicker or even a green screen when using your iPhone? Recently, many users reported that their iPhone screen turned green after updating to iOS 26. Such flashing green light or green screen of the phone may be a problem of system or software compatibility. Here, I'll provide you with 8 effective solutions to fix the iPhone green screen issue.

Part 1: Is It Green Tint or Green Screen of Death?

Don't panic when your iPhone screen turns green. You can first determine the type of problem you have based on the symptoms. This will save you time and help you decide if you need a software fix or a physical repair.

Scenario 1: The Green Tint (Software Issue)

If your screen still works and responds to touch, but everything looks like it has a greenish filter over it, this is usually a "Green Tint" issue.

This is common after major iOS updates (like iOS 18 or 26) or can be caused by display settings like Night Shift or True Tone malfunctioning. This is almost always fixable with software adjustments.

Scenario 2: The Green Screen of Death (GSOD)

If the screen is solid green, flickering violently, or completely unresponsive to touch, this is the "Green Screen of Death".

This indicates a deeper problem. It could be a severe iOS system crash, a loose display connector (common after a drop), or a permanent failure of the OLED panel. While harder to fix, software recovery tools can sometimes resolve the system crash aspect of this issue.

Symptom	Touch Responsiveness	Likely Cause	Recommended Solution
Green Tint	Touch works perfectly	Software (Settings Conflict)	Turn off True Tone / Night Shift (Method 2)
Green Screen of Death	Touch is intermittent, or does not work	Software (System Crash), or Hardware (Loose Connector)	Force Restart or System Repair Tool (Method 1 & Method 5), or Contact Apple Support

Part 2: 9 Ways to Fix iPhone Screen Flashing Green [Video Tutorial]

In this part, we will offer 9 tips to help fix the iPhone green screen issue. You can watch the video and learn some tips roughly. Then, keep reading to get more detailed information.

Tip 1. Force Restart Your iPhone

A hard reboot is an official method put forward by Apple to fix those screen issues, like the iPhone screen flashing green. You can hard reboot your iPhone according to your device model.

• iPhone 8 or later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
• iPhone 7 or 7 Plus: Press and hold both the Side (or Top) button and the Volume Down button for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
• iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold both the Side (or Top) button and the Home button for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.

Tip 2. Adjust Display Settings

iPhone screen flashing green is usually caused by the wrong screen option and display features on your iPhone. So you need to make some adjustments to your display settings such as brightness, true tone, and other relevant options.

• Adjust Brightness Levels

Some iPhone users, particularly those with OLED screens (iPhone X and newer), report that the green screen flickering only happens at very low brightness levels (90% dim or lower). This is often due to the Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) used to dim OLED screens.

Step 1. Try increasing your brightness to above 50%.

Step 2. If the green flickering stops, turn off Auto-Brightness in Settings > Display & Brightness to prevent the phone from dimming automatically.

• Disable True Tone and Night Shift

True Tone adapts your screen's color based on your environment, and Night Shift warms the colors for better sleep. Occasionally, these features glitch and over-correct, causing a green cast.

Step 1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Display & Brightness.

Step 2. Toggle the switch for True Tone to the OFF position.

Step 3. Tap on Night Shift and ensure specifically that it is turned off.

Tip 3. Reset All Settings on iPhone

It will be helpful to clear any customized settings that somehow triggered the green screen iPhone problem. Doing so will recover your iPhone settings to their original settings. Here are the detailed steps about how to reset all iPhone settings.

Step 1: Go to Settings > General.

Step 2: Find the Transfer or Reset iPhone button.

Step 3: Choose Reset All Settings.

Tip 4. Update iOS System to the Latest Version

As many technical specialists suggested, updating the iOS system on your iPhone can repair some burn-in issues. If you are running an outdated version of the app or haven't updated the iOS system on your phone, you may encounter some issues like your iPhone green screen.

Option 1: From Settings

To update iOS system on iPhone, you can go to Settings > General > Software Update. Then click Update Now if there is an available iOS software.

Option 2: By iTunes

When you fail to update your iPhone from Settings, you can also resort to iTunes on your computer. Here are the quick steps.

Step 1. connect your device to the computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes and select the icon for the device.

Step 3. On the Summary page, select Check for Update. Then, follow the instructions to complete updating iPhone.

Tip 5. Fix iPhone Green Screen via iOS System Repair Software [No Data Loss]

If a Force Restart didn't work and you cannot navigate your settings because the screen is totally green, the issue is likely deep within the iOS system files (firmware). Standard troubleshooting often fails here.

In this scenario, using a professional iOS System Recovery Tool is often the best solution. These tools are designed to reinstall the iOS firmware properly without wiping your photos, messages, or apps. Here we will recommend you to use TunesKit iOS System Recovery.

Regarded as one of the best iPhone repair software in 2026, TunesKit can fix more than 150 iOS issues without any data loss, like the iPhone screen green issue, the iPhone stuck on the white Apple logo, iPhone black screen, and more. You even don't need to back up the data and can fix your problem with easy 3 steps.

Here are the detailed steps on fixing your problems by using TunesKit iOS System Recovery to fix the annoying green screen on your iPhone.

Step 1 First, open TunesKit iOS System Recovery on your computer. Then connect your phone with computer via a USB cable. After the computer has detected your phone, choose 'iOS System Repair' section and press the 'Start' button.

Step 2 There are two repairing modes you can choose. To fix the iPhone green screen issue, you should choose the 'Standard Repair', which will fix that issue without data loss.

Step 3 Next, confirm your device information is correct and then press the 'Download' button to download the firmware package for your iPhone.

Step 4 After your firmware has been downloaded, click the 'Repair' button and wait for the recovering process finished.

Tip 6. Remove Recent Apps on iPhone

Did the green screen appear right after you installed a new app? If you recently installed an app that requires screen permissions (like a screen recorder or a custom widget app), it might be conflicting with the iOS display interface. You can remove the conflicting apps by following the steps here.

Step 1. Locate the app on your Home Screen.

Step 2. Long press the app icon and select Remove App > Delete App.

Step 3. Restart your iPhone to see if the issue is resolved.

Tip 7. Downgrade iOS to the Lower Version

Many customers told us that their iPhone screen turned green after they updated the iOS to the latest version. If you're one of them, you can try to downgrade the version to the previous version.

There are many iOS downgrade tools in the market, and TunesKit iOS System Recovery is an outstanding one. This intelligent tool will help you downgrade iOS 26 to iOS 18 in a few clicks only. Since downgrading will probably remove all the data on your device, you're highly suggested to back up the data before doing it.

Tip 8. Restore iPhone via iTunes

In most situations, restoring iPhone via iTunes can fix most iOS system problems including the iPhone green screen of death problem. However, using iTunes to restore your iPhone will erase all the data and content from your iOS device. If you don't want to lose data from your iPhone, you can first back up your iPhone via iTunes.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer, then connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2. When your iPhone is detected, click on the little device icon.

Step 3. Select the Summary option and then hit on the Restore iPhone option to restore the iPhone.

Tip 9. Contact Apple Support (Hardware Issues)

If the software solutions above failed, your iPhone likely has a damaged OLED panel or a loose display connector. This requires professional repair.

Step 1. Visit Apple Check Coverage official website to see your warranty status.

Step 2. Connect to a computer (iTunes/Finder) to back up your data, as repairs often wipe the device.

Step 3. Schedule a Genius Bar visit via the Apple Support app.

Part 3: FAQs Related to iPhone Green Screen

Part 4: Conclusion

The iPhone green screen is frustrating, but it is not always a death sentence for your device. In our experience, roughly 60% of these cases are solved by a simple Force Restart or by using System Repair Software to fix corrupted iOS files.

Start with the basics. Try the Force Restart. If that fails, consider the software tools or a restore. Only when those fail should you assume it's a hardware bill.

Did one of these methods work for you? Drop a comment below with your iPhone model and which solution fixed the green screen. Your feedback helps other readers find the right fix faster!