Black bar on home screen after software update on iPhone

After my last software update, my hone screen now shiws a black bar on my hime screen. how do i fix it? it is located above the flashlight and and photo symbols shown on the walkpapwe oage. Tried to paste a photo into this comment, but it woul . Nothing to reproduce. It’s just now on my homepage every time. And I hate the Black. It kicks up a room and it does nothing. And I tried to post a picture of it in these comments, but it wouldn’t let me. Help.


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iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 6:54 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2025 7:12 AM

Have you tried to force restart the iPhone to see if the issues persist?


Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Press and hold the side button.When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.

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Black bar on home screen after software update on iPhone

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