While Apple devices are known for their superior performance, they are still susceptible to problems. For instance, most iPhone 13, 12, and 11 users have complained about a pink screen bug.
Your iPhone has been working pretty well, and all of a sudden, it shows a pink display. It will also freeze and reboot.
So how do you solve the iPhone pink screen of death bug? Worry not! This article will address what causes the glitch and how to fix the pink screen.
Why Did My iPhone Turn Pink & Shut Off?
Research shows that your iPhone screen can turn pink or purple due to any of these reasons:
- A bad update
- Unwanted spyware
- Malware attack
- Hardware issue
- You didn’t insert the Sim tray as instructed
- Incompatible apps
- Outdated apps
You can solve most of these problems with the fixes covered in this article.
How Do I Fix The Pink Screen On My iPhone?
Most iPhone 13 users have been complaining about the pink screen problem, and rumor has it that the iOS 15.3 should fix the bug. In the meantime, we recommend that you try one of the following fixes:
Do A Force Restart
A force restart is the first solution you should try when your iPhone’s screen turns pink. Here is how to force restart on an iPhone 13:
- Press the volume up and volume down buttons and let go at the same time
- Wait for the Apple logo, then press and hold the side button until the word “Apple” appears.
- Your phone should restart with the screen back to normal.
Update Your Apps & Remove Any Suspicious Ones
As we mentioned, outdated and suspicious apps could be the reason for your iPhone’s pink screen of death. Here is how to update all your apps:
- Open the App store
- Tap your profile icon
- Click the updates tab
- Select Update all or update each up individually.
If you have suspicious apps on your phone, uninstall them by simply long pressing the app’s icon and choosing Delete.
Update Your iOS Version
If you are running an old iOS version, there is a probability you’ll encounter the pink screen bug. That said, you need to check your iOS version by going to Settings > General > About.
You’ll get the details of your software version.
If the version is outdated, you can update it by going to Settings > General > Software Update. If there is a new version available, click Download and install.
Agree to the terms and conditions and wait for the download to complete. Click Install to finish the process.
NB: Before you update your iPhones iOS version, check whether the new version is compatible with your model and if you have enough storage space.
Restore with Recovery Mode
Another way to fix the pink screen is by sending your iPhone in recovery mode. We can only advise you to use this method if you are okay with losing your data. Here is how to do it:
- Connect your iPhone to a system that has iTunes and ensure the app is running
- Place your iPhone into recovery mode
- Wait for iTunes to detect your iPhone and click on OK to begin restoring your iPhone
Once the restoration is complete, restart your iPhone and check whether the pink screen bug has been fixed.
Visit The Nearest Apple Store
While most of the above fixes should solve the pink screen glitch, the problem might still recur.
So, if you can’t solve the problem, head over to your nearest Apple store, the technical team will check your iPhone and attempt to solve the issues.
You might as well ask for an iPhone replacement as long as your warranty is still valid.
Final Thoughts
We expect the new iOS versions to fix the pink screen bug, but that should not stop you from trying the fixes provided above.
