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Black spot or shadow on an iPhone screen

A black shadow or spot on an iPhone screen usually means the display panel was damaged by pressure, a knock or liquid. The spot usually does not go away by itself and can grow. If it does not show in a screenshot, the hardware is the problem and the screen needs replacing. Back up before the replacement.

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Key points
  • A black spot usually means panel damage.
  • Pressure, knocks and liquid are the most common causes.
  • The spot does not go away by itself and can grow.
  • If a screenshot shows no spot, the problem is hardware.
  • Back up your data before the repair.

01Likely cause by symptom

SymptomLikely cause
Small black dot, growingPanel damage
Darkness spreading from the edgeKnock or pressure
Spots with linesInner screen crack
Spot after liquidLiquid damage

02What should you do?

  1. Take a screenshot. If the spot is not in it, the screen hardware is the problem.
  2. Watch the spot. If it grows, do not delay the repair.
  3. Back up. Back up your data before the screen fails completely.
  4. Avoid pressure. Keep pressure off the screen in pockets and bags.
Black spot on the phone screen

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03How to get your phone to us

Visit our store

Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.

Send it by post

Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.

Motorbike courier

Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

What causes a black spot on an iPhone screen?

Usually the display panel was damaged by pressure, a knock or liquid.

02

Does a black spot go away by itself?

Usually not; it can grow over time. The screen needs replacing.

03

Can software cause the spot?

Rarely. Take a screenshot; if the spot is not in it, the screen hardware is the problem.

04

Will a screen replacement delete my data?

Data is usually preserved during a repair; still, you need to back up your data before the repair starts (backups are the customer’s responsibility).

Customer reviews

What our customers say

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Today we had an original battery replacement on our iPhone 14 Pro done by Can, and we thank him very much for his kindness, his speed and his professional support. You can come with no question marks in your mind. I recommend it 👍

Özgür Can K.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the battery of an iPhone 11 in 20 minutes and handed the device back.

Selçuk S.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

They replaced the screen of my iPhone 17 Pro Max with an original one within an hour. Emir and Kerem looked after me very well. An amazing business.

Ali E.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

Thank you, I had my device repaired: front glass replacement on a 17 Pro Max within an hour.

AhkCustomer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

My brother Kerem welcomed us wonderfully; he truly knows the whole workshop by heart. Can, my doctor, left his mark on an iPhone that nobody else could fix. Thank you.

Saidovski M.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I had the front glass of a 14 Pro Max replaced and I am pleased. Well done.

Alp Tunahan T.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
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I had the screen and battery of my 14 Pro Max replaced and I am very pleased. Thanks for your work.

Oğuzhan O.Customer review · Translated from Turkish
★★★★★

I think you will be pleased with their approach, their helpfulness and their care.

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