{"id":14596,"date":"2018-01-02T08:55:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T08:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=14596"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:40:44","slug":"best-solutions-fix-iphone-black-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/best-solutions-fix-iphone-black-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Proven Ways to Fix iPhone Black Screen"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>&nbsp;iPhone&rsquo;s black screen error is a common issue where users cannot access their device. They may hear the phone ring, but cannot answer it as nothing appears but a black screen. The error usually occurs due to an incomplete software update or other software issues.<\/p><p>Fortunately, you can get your iPhone back to life using some basic solutions shared in this detailed guide. But first, let&rsquo;s understand what causes the iPhone black screen of death error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-my-iphone-screen-black?\"><strong>Why is <\/strong>my iPhone screen <strong>black?<\/strong><\/h2><p>There are several reasons why your iPhone screen turns black:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The iPhone is out of battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a faulty or third-party charger or USB-C cable to charge your iPhone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A problematic iOS update&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty third-party apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A jailbroken iPhone is more vulnerable to software issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Damage, like accidental drops or water damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPhone in DFU or Recovery Mode, making the screen appear black until the device is restored or updated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extreme heat can shut down an iPhone to protect its parts, resulting in a black screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ways-to-fix-iphone-black-screen-of-death-issue\"><strong>Ways to fix iPhone black screen of death issue<\/strong><\/h2><p>There are several ways to fix the iPhone black screen of death issue, like charging the device, restarting\/ force restarting the iPhone, restoring the iPhone with DFU mode, etc. Let&rsquo;s try these workarounds one by one to fix the error.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Charge your iPhone<\/strong><\/h3><p>If your iPhone screen turns black and does not turn on, its battery might be drained. Connect your device to its original Apple charger to charge the battery in such a situation. Charge your iPhone for an hour or more until its battery is fully charged so that your device can reboot.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Note &ndash;<\/em><\/strong><em> Avoid using any third-party charger or USB lightning cable to charge your iPhone as they damage the device and affect its battery performance.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Restart the iPhone<\/strong><\/h3><p>A simple restart can often fix the iPhone black screen of death issue. Doing so will reset your iPhone and eliminate the error. Here&rsquo;s how to restart the iPhone:<\/p><p><strong>For iPhone X, 11, 12, 13 or later<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold <strong>Volume<\/strong> and the <strong>side<\/strong> button until the Power off slider appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-iphone-x-and-later-restart.jpg\" alt=\"1 iphone x and later restart\" class=\"wp-image-180088 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-iphone-x-and-later-restart.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-iphone-x-and-later-restart-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-iphone-x-and-later-restart-150x124.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag the <strong>power-off <\/strong>slider to the right and wait 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>side<\/strong> button to turn your device back on until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>For iPhone 6, 7, 8, or SE (2<sup>nd<\/sup> or 3<sup>rd<\/sup> generation)<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>side<\/strong> button until the Power off slider appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag the <strong>power-off <\/strong>slider to the right and wait 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>side<\/strong> button to turn your device back on until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-iphone-6-and-earlier-restart.jpg\" alt=\"2 iphone 6 and earlier restart\" class=\"wp-image-180089 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-iphone-6-and-earlier-restart.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-iphone-6-and-earlier-restart-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-iphone-6-and-earlier-restart-150x124.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag the <strong>power-off <\/strong>slider to the right and wait 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>side<\/strong> button to turn on your iPhone until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>For iPhone SE (1<sup>st<\/sup> generation), 5 or earlier<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>top<\/strong> button until you see the Power off slider.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-iphone-se-restart.jpg\" alt=\"3 iphone se restart\" class=\"wp-image-180090 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-iphone-se-restart.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-iphone-se-restart-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/3-iphone-se-restart-150x135.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the <strong>power<\/strong>&ndash;<strong>off<\/strong> slider appears, drag it to the <strong>right<\/strong> and wait 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>top<\/strong> button to turn on your iPhone until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If your iPhone doesn&rsquo;t restart, force-restart your device.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Force Restart your iPhone<\/strong><\/h3><p>An iPhone screen turns black due to temporary glitches or minor software issues. Force restart your iPhone to fix the issue. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><p><strong>For iPhone 8 or SE (2<sup>nd<\/sup> or 3<sup>rd<\/sup> generation), X, 11, 12, 13, or later<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and release the <strong>Volume<\/strong> <strong>Up<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and release the <strong>Volume<\/strong> <strong>Down<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>Power<\/strong> button until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/4-force-restart-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"4 force restart iphone\" class=\"wp-image-180091 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/4-force-restart-iphone.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/4-force-restart-iphone-156x300.jpg 156w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/4-force-restart-iphone-150x289.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>For iPhone 7<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>Power<\/strong> and the <strong>Volume<\/strong> <strong>Down<\/strong> buttons until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5-force-restart-iphone-7.jpg\" alt=\"5 force restart iphone 7\" class=\"wp-image-180092 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5-force-restart-iphone-7.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5-force-restart-iphone-7-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/5-force-restart-iphone-7-150x166.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>For iPhone SE (1<sup>st<\/sup> generation), six or earlier<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold the<strong> Power<\/strong> and the <strong>Home<\/strong> buttons until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-force-restart-iphone-6-and-earlier.jpg\" alt=\"6 force restart iphone 6 and earlier\" class=\"wp-image-180093 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-force-restart-iphone-6-and-earlier.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-force-restart-iphone-6-and-earlier-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/6-force-restart-iphone-6-and-earlier-150x145.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use Recovery or DFU Mode to Fix the &lsquo;iPhone Black Screen&rsquo; Issue<\/strong><\/h3><p>Often failed or incomplete iOS update can be reason why your iPhone screen turns black. Use Recovery or DFU Mode to restore your iPhone to the factory setting or update your device to the same or above iOS firmware version and see if the issue is resolved.<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to restore or update your iPhone using Recovery Mode<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>iTunes<\/strong> on your Windows or Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect your <strong>iPhone<\/strong> to the computer and then put your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-put-recovery-or-dfu-mode-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone into Recovery Mode<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you enter the Recovery Mode, a message will pop up: &lsquo;<strong>You&rsquo;re in Recovery Mode<\/strong>.&rsquo; Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/8-itunes-recovery-mode.jpg\" alt=\"8 itunes recovery mode\" class=\"wp-image-180094 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/8-itunes-recovery-mode.jpg 492w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/8-itunes-recovery-mode-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/8-itunes-recovery-mode-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In iTunes, select your iPhone and then <strong>Update <\/strong>or <strong>Restore your iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you choose <strong>Update<\/strong>, iTunes will update your <strong>iPhone<\/strong> to the latest iOS version without erasing your device data or applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-force-restart-iphone-14-recovery-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Use Recovery Mode to Fix the 'iPhone Black Screen&rsquo; Issue\" class=\"wp-image-180095 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-force-restart-iphone-14-recovery-mode.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-force-restart-iphone-14-recovery-mode-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-force-restart-iphone-14-recovery-mode-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/how-to-force-restart-iphone-14-recovery-mode-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><p>Check your iPhone to see if the black screen issue is fixed and your device is functioning correctly.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to <strong>restore your iPhone using DFU Mode<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a Lightning cable to connect your iPhone to a computer and open iTunes or Finder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, put your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-put-recovery-or-dfu-mode-on-iphone-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone into DFU mode<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Restore<\/strong> <strong>iPhone<\/strong> when the message &ndash; <strong>iTunes\/Finder has detected an iPhone in recovery mode<\/strong> appears in the iTunes app.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2.jpg\" alt=\"Use  DFU Mode to Fix the 'iPhone Black Screen&rsquo; Issue\" class=\"wp-image-180096 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-reset-iPhone-without-password_2-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the iPhone is restored, exit DFU Mode. To exit DFU Mode, force restart your device until it reboots.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important Note:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>If the <strong>Update<\/strong> option doesn&rsquo;t help you fix the iPhone black screen of death issue, choose the <strong>Restore or Restore iPhone<\/strong> option. However, this will delete all your existing data and settings from your iPhone and restore it to factory settings. This can be useful in fixing the iPhone black screen issue, but will result in data loss.<br><br>If you have a backup, you&rsquo;re good to go, or you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/media-tools\/iphone-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional iPhone data recovery<\/a> software to recover lost data after the reset.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-recover-data-lost-after-resetting-it-using-iphone-data-recovery-software?\"><strong>How do you recover data lost after resetting it using iPhone Data Recovery Software?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone is the best tool to recover lost or deleted iPhone data after a reset if you haven&rsquo;t backed up your data. The software efficiently recovers photos, videos, messages, WhatsApp chats, texts, contacts, notes, etc. This iPhone data recovery software is compatible with all variants of iPad and iPhone, including iPhone 17\/16\/15\/14\/13 and below.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecoveryforiPhone-B.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"72\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-Windows-2.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecoveryforiPhone-B.dmg.zip\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"72\" class=\"wp-image-80484 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Download-Mac-1.png\" alt=\"Download for Mac\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Steps: How to Recover Lost Data using iPhone Data Recovery<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download, install, and launch <strong>Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone<\/strong>&nbsp;on your Windows or Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/help\/public\/onlinehelp_img\/stellar-data-recovery-for-iphone-9-windows-en\/recover-from-iphone\/1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Recover&nbsp;from&nbsp;iPhone\/iPad<\/strong>&nbsp;option from the left pane on the main screen. Next, select <strong>the type of data<\/strong> you want to recover and click&nbsp;<strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/public\/image\/catalog\/screenshot\/iphone-data-recovery-win\/iPhone-win-screen1.png\" alt=\"1 iPhone win screen1\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your&nbsp;<strong>iPhone<\/strong>&nbsp;to the computer via a USB cable.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/help\/public\/onlinehelp_img\/stellar-data-recovery-for-iphone-9-windows-en\/recover-from-iphone\/connect%20your%20device.png\" alt=\"2 connect iphone\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, select your&nbsp;<strong>device<\/strong> and click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/help\/public\/onlinehelp_img\/stellar-data-recovery-for-iphone-9-windows-en\/recover-from-iphone\/3%20or%205.png\" alt=\"3 choose device\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your iPhone is encrypted, enter your&nbsp;<strong>iPhone<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>password<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/help\/public\/onlinehelp_img\/stellar-data-recovery-for-iphone-9-windows-en\/recover-from-iphone\/trust%204.png\" alt=\"3 enter password\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, you can see the scan progress in the progress bar at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/help\/public\/onlinehelp_img\/stellar-data-recovery-for-iphone-9-windows-en\/recover-from-iphone\/multiply%20iPhone.png\" alt=\"4 scan in progress\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the scanning is completed, click <strong>OK<\/strong> in the <strong>Scan Complete<\/strong> dialog box.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/help\/public\/onlinehelp_img\/stellar-data-recovery-for-iphone-9-windows-en\/recover-from-iphone\/9.png\" alt=\"iPhone Save\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A list of recoverable data will be displayed on the left. You can preview the data and select the files you want to restore. Click&nbsp;<strong>Save<\/strong>&nbsp;to browse any desired location to save recovered iPhone data.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-to-prevent-the-&lsquo;iphone-black-screen-of-death&rsquo;-issue-from-occurring\"><strong>Tips to prevent the &lsquo;iPhone black screen of death&rsquo; issue from occurring<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always charge your iPhone using an Apple-certified charger and USB cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure to update your iPhone with the latest iOS updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try not to drain the iPhone&rsquo;s battery completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful while using multiple apps on your iPhone simultaneously, as they can contribute to overheating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular data backups should be made on iTunes or iCloud to prevent data loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using your iPhone while charging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a good quality case and screen protector for your iPhone to minimise the risk of physical damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"endnote\"><strong>EndNote<\/strong><\/h2><p>If your iPhone screen turns black, there are a couple of solutions. You can try charging your iPhone using an Apple-certified charger and USB cable or hard resetting your device to see if it turns on. Moreover, if it is due to failed updates, restore your iPad to a previous version using Recovery Mode or DFU Mode.<\/p><p>But if all the above measures fail, you should visit your nearest Apple Genius Bar for assistance.<\/p><p>Hope it helps! Please let us know if we missed an important tip in this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;iPhone&rsquo;s black screen error is a common issue where users cannot access&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/best-solutions-fix-iphone-black-screen\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">4 Proven Ways to Fix iPhone Black Screen<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":14603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[342],"tags":[6220,6219],"class_list":["post-14596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iphone-data-recovery","tag-fix-iphone-black-screen","tag-iphone-screen-is-black","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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