iPhone screen turns red suddenly? Why does this happen and how to get rid of it? Nowadays, many users complain about the iPhone screen turning red and back to normal intermittently, even shutting down sometimes. Several people found red spots or streaks on their iPhones as well. Based on our wide research and user experience, we created this post to analyze the underlying reasons and troubleshoot the iPhone red screen issue. Stay with us to know more details

• Part 1. Why Is My iPhone Screen Red?
• Part 2. How to Fix Red iPhone Screen without Data Loss
  • Method 1. Restart iPhone
  • Method 2. Force Restart iPhone
  • Method 3. Turn Off the Night Mode
  • Method 4. Disable the Color Filters
  • Method 5. Update the iOS Version
  • Method 6. Repair iPhone iOS Issues
  • Method 7. Check the Hardware
  • Method 8. Contact Apple Support
• Part 3. How to Fix iPhone Red Screen of Death with Data Loss
  • Method 1. Restore iPhone in iTunes
  • Method 2. Factory Reset iPhone
• Part 4. FAQs about Red Screen iPhone
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. Why Is My iPhone Screen Red?

Before you dive into more details about the fixes, it's vital to learn about the causes of the red iPhone screen first. The reasons for the iPhone screen becoming red can be basically setup issues, system glitches, and hardware problems. In general, the entire red iPhone screen is due to the enabled Night Mode setting. Other than that, the iPhone may be partially red like these cases.

Case 1. Red Dot on iPhone Screen

A red dot is covered with a red circle light on the iPhone. A red dot in the taskbar usually indicates that a program is in use currently. For example, when you are using a mic or screen recording, the red dot may be displayed on the top of the iPhone screen. In addition, some unknown apps may also maliciously record screens or access the microphone after obtaining your permission. If you do install one, it's better to delete it now.

Case 2. Red Circle on iPhone Screen

A red circle appeared on the screen accompanied by an unfamiliar sound. When you put your iPhone into a protective case or charge it, you may see a red screen with a red circle on your iPhone, sometimes even with a wired noise. It happens when you put your iPhone 12 or later into a MagSafe Apple case. If your iPhone is in the same issue, then you can try taking off the case and then force restarting it.

Case 3. Red Line on iPhone Screen

iPhone never ever fell and moreover red line appears on mobile. The red line on your iPhone is common to see after dropping and bumping. However, some users were notified a red line occurred on the iPhone screen after the iOS 18 update. If you see a single or several red lines across your iPhone screen and no crack here, then you should consider the system matters. In that case, you can repair the system issues or downgrade the iOS version.

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Part 2. How to Fix Red iPhone Screen without Data Loss

The sudden red screen of an iPhone is very frightening, not only does it let the user down, but it also damages the hardware if left untreated. There are several methods for repairing the iPhone's red screen caused by system and settings factors without losing data.

Method 1. Restart iPhone

Firstly, you can try restarting your iPhone. If your iPhone is not stuck on the red screen, you can directly restart your iPhone to solve this problem. Here's how to.

Step 1. Head to Settings on your iPhone.

Step 2. Tap on General and then press Shut Down on the bottom.

Step 3. After that, power on your iPhone with the side buttons.

Method 2. Force Restart iPhone

For an iPhone stuck in the red screen, you can't turn it off from the settings, so you can use the side button to force restart the iPhone. But, this will cause some damage to the iPhone hardware. If the red screen appears repeatedly, you should take your iPhone to a repair shop for checking.

For iPhone 8 and Later Models: Press the Volume Up and then the Volume Down key for once. Keep pressing the Power key until the iPhone restarts.

For iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus: Strike the Volume Down and Power key simultaneously. When the Apple logo shows, release them.

For iPhone 6 and Earlier Models: Hold the Power and the Home key at once. Release these buttons when the iPhone powers on.

Method 3. Turn Off the Night Mode

The Night Mode is a less-known feature among users. Under the iPhone night vision screen, the iPhone will automatically turn red at night to protect your eyes. You may turned on this setting unconsciously, and here's how to disable it.

Step 1. Enter Settings.

Step 2. Scroll down and press on Standby.

Step 3. Toggle off the Night Mode option.

Method 4. Disable the Color Filters

If it's not for night vision, you can also try changing the Color Filters settings. This can be used to adjust the iPhone screen to your favorite color. Before formal application, you can preview the color effect first.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app.

Step 2. Tap on Accessibility > Display & Text Size.

Step 3. Under the Color Filter screen, turn off the Color Filter switch.

Step 4. Move the slider to choose a screen hue.

Method 5. Update the iOS Version

In addition to some hidden settings, the red iPhone screen can appear in outdated iOS system vulnerabilities as well. If your iPhone is in an old iOS version, be sure to update it in settings to fix the red iPhone screen.

Step 1. Go to Settings.

Step 2. Touch on General in settings, then choose Software Update.

Step 3. Tap Download and Install to download the newest iOS update.

Step 4. Press on Install Now and input your screen passcode.

Method 6. Repair iPhone iOS Issues

Not finding a proper way to fix the iPhone red screen of death? MagFone iOS System Recovery can be a nice try. This is an all-in-one software, which is professional for fixing more than 150+ iOS matters of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The screen issues like yellow iPhone screen, green iPhone screen, and white iPhone screen can be fixed in no time with MagFone iOS System Recovery. It provides a concise interface and a standard repair mode to help you restore your iPhone red screen without data loss. No waiting and no watching, let's go for it now.

Step 1 Link iPhone and Launch MagFone

Use a USB cable to link the red-screen iPhone and a computer. Then launch MagFone iOS System Recovery on your computer and select the iOS System Repair tab. Continue to click Start.

Step 2 Pick iOS Standard Repair Mode

Choose the standard repair mode on the next interface to avoid the data loss. If MagFone doesn't detect your iPhone, put your iPhone into recovery mode manually.

Step 3 Download a Proper Firmware Package

Once your device is detected by MagFone software, go to check the iPhone information display on the screen. Next, click the Download button to get a proper firmware package.

Step 4 Restore iPhone Red Screen of Death

After the firmware package is downloaded on the computer, click Start Standard Repair to repair the iPhone red screen of death issue. The iPhone will reboot after the whole process.

Method 7. Check the Hardware

The screen of electronic equipment is relatively fragile. If you find obvious cracks and dents on your iPhone, and the screen shows red lines and stains, it's time to go to a repair shop to replace the screen with a new one. Replacing the screen will fluctuate in price based on your iPhone model, you can make an estimate through the iPhone screen repair website.

Method 8. Contact Apple Support

Provided that you are unsure if you should replace the screen and don't know what problem is causing the red screen on your iPhone, contacting Apple is the safest way. You can access Apple Support online, call Apple, or inquire at an offline Apple store.

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Part 3. How to Fix iPhone Red Screen of Death with Data Loss

What's more, there are two other ways to resolve the iPhone red screen issue, but it will erase the data on your iPhone. If you don't have a better measure, these two ways are still worth a try.

Method 1. Restore iPhone in iTunes

iTunes is Apple's official system repair software that supports system repairs for iOS 6 to iOS 18. Whether your iPhone is displaying red or stuck on a red screen, you can use iTunes to perform system repairs on it.

Step 1. Connect the iPhone with a red screen to your computer and launch iTunes on that computer.

Step 2. After detecting your iPhone, click your iPhone and pick Summary. (If your iPhone is stuck, put your iPhone into recovery mode manually and then choose Restore in the pop-up message on the computer.)

Step 3. Then you should proceed to follow the next instructions.

Method 2. Factory Reset iPhone

Factory resetting your iPhone can fix the vast majority of iPhone issues, including iPhone red screen or red lines caused by the iOS system. Although you will lose iPhone data by a factory resetting, you can quickly get rid of the iPhone red screen of death.

Step 1. Switch to Settings.

Step 2. Enter General and swipe up the screen to press Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 3. Touch on Erase All Content and Settings, then press Continue to erase iPhone.

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Part 4. FAQs about Red Screen iPhone

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Part 5. Conclusion

There are probably three reasons why an iPhone has a red screen: settings, software, and hardware. For the settings, only simple adjustments are needed. Regarding hardware damage, you can directly go to a repair shop to replace the broken hardware. And when your iPhone is on a red screen and you don't know what to do, try MagFone iOS System Recovery, you will find a surprise!