Half black screen and green line issue on my iPhone 14 Pro after iOS 18.4.1 update

Hi, after the 18.4.1 update my phone screen now has a permanent black horizontal line along the middle of the screen and beneath this a series of green horizontal lines. The bottom half of the screen is darker than the top (I can really notice it when I scroll). The bottom half also flickers and goes black from time to time (randomly). I have tried forced restarts several times, closed and updated all apps, reset general settings. Nothing has worked. What could be the issue and how can this be resolved? I’m travelling abroad right now so going to Apple store isn’t an option for a couple of weeks at least.



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Posted on Apr 20, 2025 05:15 AM

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May 1, 2025 02:25 PM in response to Cadi2471

Not only near newer iPhones. I have a slightly older iPhone and XR that also has the black line right after this iOS 18.4.1 update. Currently, the line grows 1 pixel thicker each day.


And I was planning to buy a new iPhone in two months. It’s not like I have $2000 laying around and I was aiming for a Pro Max.


Currently I’m right in the middle of a trip (moving overseas) and all my boarding passes, hotels bookings, tickets are all on my phone.


Hoping it can last just two more months. Or even until the iPhone 18 is released would be ideal.

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