How to Fix Dead Pixels on iPhone

The dead pixels issue is one that happens to a lot of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) screens. Your iPhone belongs to one of these types of screens and if you’re facing the dead pixels problems, you’re probably asking yourself how to fix dead pixels on the iPhone. The answers to that question are all laid out in this article, keep on reading to find out more.

 

Can You Fix Dead Pixels On iPhone?

The short answer to this question is a big YES. You can fix the dead pixels on your iPhone using different methods and they will all be discussed in this article. All these methods are stress free and will not require much from you but they are effective when it comes to fixing dead pixels. With that said, how do you fix dead pixels on an iPhone?

Why Are The Pixels Dead on My iPhone?

There are various reasons why the pixels on your iPhone are dead. It could be as a result of a minor mistake from the manufacturing or repair process of your iPhone. Excess dust particles surrounding the screen and transistor is another major reason why the pixels are dead. These particles hinder the pixels from moving about and as a result of being dormant, they give off a black or grayish display on the screen. In this article, we’ll show you all you need to do to help fix this.

 

How to Fix Dead Pixels on iPhone

There are different methods you can carry out to try and fix the dead pixels on your iPhone. None of these methods are demanding and you should find them quite easy to follow. The methods involve using a third-party software, applying pressure and applying heat. Any of the three listed methods should work just fine and help you fix the dead pixels on your iPhone. Let’s look at these methods in details:

Use a third-party software:

One of the best ways to fix dead pixels is to use third-party apps that specialize in exciting pixels. The reason why your pixels are dead is because they have gone into hibernation mode. What this means is that they do not move around and work as they are supposed to, instead they remain dormant and do nothing.

You have to use a third-party software to help excite and remove the dead pixels from their resting state. Your screen should light up back to normal after this. Here’s what you need to do:

• •  Open the web browser on your iPhone and visit jscreenFix.com.

• Scroll through the website and tap on Launch jscreenFix.

• A pixel repair frame should appear, drag it and place it over your iPhone’s dead pixel screen.
• Allow the pixel repair frame to run for a while (preferably 10 to 20 minutes).
• After waiting 10 to 20 minutes, you can now remove the pixel repair frame to confirm that it has fixed the dead pixel on your screen.

That should be enough to stimulate the dead pixels and get them running again. It is recommended that you try this method about two or three times. If this doesn’t work, don’t worry. You still have two more methods that can do the perfect job of fixing the dead pixels on your screen. 

Apply pressure:

The next best thing you can try is by applying manual pressure on the screen by yourself. This helps to remove different impurities that might be causing the pixels to become defective or dead. Here’s exactly what you need to do:

• Get hold of a clean soft clothing and wrap it around your finger. You can also choose to wrap the clothing around the end of a pencil.
• Use your finger or the pencil to apply pressure on the screen. Specifically the part where the dead pixels are located.
• Tap gently on the screen for a while and try to also make massage movements. 

Keep this going for about 10 to 20 minutes and the dead pixels should get fixed. While pressing your finger or a pencil on your iPhone’s screen, it is advised that you do not press too hard. Pressing too hard on your screen will cause damage to it. 

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Apply Heat:

The next method you can try is to apply heat. Heat is highly beneficial when it comes to helping dead pixels. The heat helps the liquid crystal on your iPhone’s screen to warm up and flow freely. This helps in fixing the dead pixels by exciting them once again. Here’s what you need to do:

• You need to heat up a little bit of water. It should not boil but it should be hot enough.
• When the water gets hot, soak a clean cloth in the hot water.
• You can choose to wrap the cloth or your iPhone in a bag. A sandwich bag is recommended. We also recommend you wrap the cloth in the bag instead of the iPhone.
• Use the hot cloth wrapped in the sandwich bed to gently massage the iPhone’s screen over the dead pixels spot.
• Continue massaging the screen in circles for 10 to 20 minutes.

This should help bring the dead pixels on the screen of your iPhone back to life. Again, it is advised not to press too hard on your iPhone’s screen as you might end up causing damage to it. Gentle massages in a steady circular motion should do the job.

Why Can’t I Fix the Dead Pixels on My iPhone?

Fixing the dead pixels on your iPhone is easy. If you had used the third-party software to fix the dead pixel and it didn’t work, it means that it is actually hardware problems that could be the cause of the dead pixels.

To fix this, you can press apple pressure and heat like we had mentioned. If all of the above methods don’t work, it means that there is a deep problem with the hardware of your iPhone and you will not be able to fix it by yourself. 

Can Apple Fix Dead Pixels?

The short answer is YES. You can choose to return the iPhone back to Apple based on the warranty policy. Dead pixels is a problem stemming from the hardware of Apple itself, which means you can return it for a new iPhone. If you haven’t used your iPhone beyond the warranty date, Apple will exchange your iPhone with dead pixels with a brand new iPhone. 

If you have gone beyond the warranty date. You have to go with the second option. Take the iPhone to an apple store to get help with fixing the dead pixels. Apple has enough advanced equipment and tools that can help you with this. You will only have to pay a fee. One thing to note is that dead pixels rarely get fixed, so you should consider getting a new iPhone.

 

Conclusion

Dead pixels are often caused by a malfunction in the software or hardware of your iPhone. You can use the above methods to easily fix the dead pixels. If none of the methods seem to work for you, it is advised that you take it to an apple store to return based on the warranty policy that covers the iPhone.