iPhone X red screen: Causes and solutions

If your iPhone X displays a completely red screen and stops responding to inputs, you should solve the problem quickly. Usually, this situation occurs when a faulty update has been installed, there is a serious hardware problem, the SIM card has not been inserted properly, or malware has damaged your device.

Getting rid of iPhone X red screen

A red screen on your iPhone is an indication of a serious software or hardware problem. However, it does not mean that your iPhone X has been damaged beyond repair. First, test some suggested solutions and if in doubt, send the device in. Common causes are a faulty iOS update or a broken SIM card.

1. Force a restart: Press the volume up and volume down buttons in quick succession. Press and hold the side button until the iPhone X turns off.
2. Perform an update with iTunes: If the problem occurs after updating iOS, try using iTunes to download an older version of iOS to your device. To do this, connect the iPhone to your computer and select "Check for updates" in iTunes.
3. Replace the SIM card: Remove the SIM card and then test the soft reset again. If the red screen is gone after that, order a new SIM card and do not reinsert the old one.
4. Contact a repair shop: If the above tips do not help, there is probably a hardware problem. Send your device to a workshop to clarify the cause.