line on the screen without any physical damage

Was charging my iphone and then the line appeared on my screen. There was no physical damage.

Can this be related to the new ios version?


iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 22, 2025 2:53 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2025 2:59 PM

Unlikely to be related to the update. Take a screenshot by press and releasing either Volume Button and the Power Button. Review the screenshot but in the opposite orientation (landscape). If it appears in the screenshot, this would indicate a software bug. That can be fixed with a Forced Restart. Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo


If the lines are not present in the screenshot, this indicates hardware damage. That would need servicing at the Genius Bar. Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Oct 22, 2025 2:59 PM in response to lilianagaponova

Unlikely to be related to the update. Take a screenshot by press and releasing either Volume Button and the Power Button. Review the screenshot but in the opposite orientation (landscape). If it appears in the screenshot, this would indicate a software bug. That can be fixed with a Forced Restart. Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo


If the lines are not present in the screenshot, this indicates hardware damage. That would need servicing at the Genius Bar. Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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