Grey screen issue on used iPhone 15 Pro Max with non-original screen

I got a used iPhone 15 ProMax with a non original screen. about twice a day the screen goes grey, the right half almost black and the left side light grey, split in the middle, any idea why? This happens randomly and to solve this, I need to switch the phone off (not completely, just short press the power button) and then power on again and it is sorted, but when I am in the middle os a call, it may disconnect.

Why might this be happening and how can I solve it.



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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 7, 2025 4:14 PM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2025 5:02 PM

The bottom of the problem is that non-genuine parts were installed on the iPhone, likely by a person that was not authorized by Apple to perform service on iPhones.


The issue may be anything from a defective battery to a defective motherboard to a defective screen, or a combination of any of these things.


As a result of the "bottom of the problem", Apple service won't even touch the phone now, so if you want the phone repaired.....by another non-authorized person using more non-genuine parts.....you can certainly try that route.


Your decision, but personally I don't understand why you haven't already returned the phone for a refund.


Good luck.


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Nov 7, 2025 5:02 PM in response to azmerlin

The bottom of the problem is that non-genuine parts were installed on the iPhone, likely by a person that was not authorized by Apple to perform service on iPhones.


The issue may be anything from a defective battery to a defective motherboard to a defective screen, or a combination of any of these things.


As a result of the "bottom of the problem", Apple service won't even touch the phone now, so if you want the phone repaired.....by another non-authorized person using more non-genuine parts.....you can certainly try that route.


Your decision, but personally I don't understand why you haven't already returned the phone for a refund.


Good luck.


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Grey screen issue on used iPhone 15 Pro Max with non-original screen

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