iPhone 12 Models Having Display Issues, Apple Believes a Software Update Can Fix Them: Report

iPhone 12 models on iOS 14.1, iOS 14.2, and even the first two iOS 14.3 betas seem to be facing these display issues.

Advertisement
By Vineet Washington | Updated: 19 November 2020 12:36 IST
Highlights
  • iPhone 12 series users facing display issues
  • In certain situations, the screen flickers and has a green tint
  • Apple believes it can be solved with a software update

iPhone 12’s green tint seems to appear when brightness is under 90 percent

iPhone 12 series users have been experiencing display issues that as of now don't seem to have a fix, as per Apple's Communities page. Users have reported a greenish tint and flickering issues and these seem to be prevalent across all four iPhone 12 models. Apple has reportedly acknowledged this issue, though not publicly, and seems to believe that a software update can fix it. Apple also informed technicians to not service an iPhone 12 model with these issues.

Users have taken to Reddit, Apple's Communities page, and other platforms to share the issue they have been facing with the new iPhone 12 models. They noticed a greenish tint on the display and as per a post on the Communities page, the green tint and flickering is happening in dark surroundings on any brightness lower than 90 to 100 percent. It was also noted that these issues are occurring with iOS 14.1, iOS 14.2, and even the first two iOS 14.3 betas.

A report by MacRumors claims to have received access to a document provided to Apple authorised service providers that asks them not to service iPhone 12 models that show up with these display issues. As per the report, Apple is aware of the issue and has asked technicians to inform customers to keep their iPhone models up to date. This suggests that Apple believes these display issues can be solved with a software update.

Advertisement

It should also be noted that not all users of the iPhone 12 series are facing these issues. Additionally, iPhone 12 Pro Max was recently put through DisplayMate's testing and was given the ‘Best Smartphone Display Award' as it matched or set 11 smartphone display performance records. The testing showed that iPhone 12 Pro Max had the smallest shift in colour accuracy, lowest screen reflectance, and smallest brightness variation with viewing angle, among other features.

Advertisement


Will Apple Silicon Lead to Affordable MacBooks in India? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

 

Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.
 

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. OnePlus 15R With 7,400mAh Battery, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Debuts at This Price
  2. OnePlus Pad Go 2 Launched in India With 10,050mAh Battery, 5G Connectivity
  3. Realme 16 Pro+ 5G Listed on Certification Website With These Specifications
  4. OnePlus 15R Review
  5. Apple's App Store Will Show More Ads Across Search Queries in 2026
  6. Gemini 3 Flash Arrives as Google's Latest High-Speed, Low-Cost AI Model
  7. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Fold May Feature a Relocated Selfie Camera
  8. Xiaomi 17 Ultra With Leica-Tuned Cameras Confirmed to Launch Soon
  9. Google Pay Brings Its First Co-Branded UPI-Powered Digital Credit Card
  10. Comet 3I/ATLAS makes closest approach, giving scientists a rare observational chance
  1. Crystal Dynamics' 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot Is Coming to Mobile Devices Next Year
  2. Xiaomi 17 Ultra Launch Timeline Confirmed; Will Feature Leica-Tuned Cameras: Expected Features, Specifications
  3. Apple's App Store to Introduce Additional Ads Across Search Queries in 2026
  4. Google Pixel Phones Reportedly Receive Second December Update With Fixes for Battery, Touch Issues
  5. Google Releases Gemini 3 Flash, Outperforms 3 Pro Model in Speed and Coding Performance
  6. James Webb Space Telescope Could Help Reveal Dark Matter in a Way Scientists Did Not Anticipate
  7. Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth on Dec. 19, Offering Rare Insights Into Cosmic Visitors
  8. Europe’s Ariane 6 Rocket Lifts Off With First Galileo Satellites, Boosting Europe’s Navigation Network
  9. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Observes Solar Wind Making ‘U-Turn’, Shedding Light on Space Weather
  10. ESA Reveals City-Size ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ Crater on Mars Containing Signs of Ancient Water
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.