How to Open iPhone with Black Screen Using VoiceOver
If your iPhone screen is completely black and you need to use VoiceOver to navigate, you can follow these steps:
Make sure your iPhone is turned on and charged. You can try plugging it in to charge if it isn’t already.
How to open VoiceOver with a black screen
Press and hold the Home button or Side button (depending on your iPhone model). Until you hear Siri or VoiceOver announce that the iPhone is unlocked.
If you don’t hear anything, try pressing the button again or hold it down for a few seconds.
Once you’ve unlocked the iPhone, you can turn on VoiceOver by triple-clicking the Home or Side button (depending on your iPhone model). This will activate VoiceOver and let you hear what’s on your screen.
Use VoiceOver to navigate to the apps or settings you need. You can swipe left or right to move between elements, double-tap to select an element and use two-finger gestures to perform actions such as scrolling or zooming.
How to turn off VoiceOver
If you want to turn off VoiceOver, triple-click the Home or Side button again and select “VoiceOver” from the menu that appears. Then, tap on “Close” to close it.
- Check the display: Your iPhone’s display may be faulty. To test this, shine a bright light on your iPhone screen and check if you see any blurry images or icons. If you see anything, your iPhone’s backlight may have failed.
Try a different charging cable and adapter: If your iPhone still won’t turn on, try using a different charging cable and adapter to avoid any problems with your current setup.
Put your iPhone in recovery mode: If your iPhone still won’t turn on, try putting it in recovery mode. Connect your iPhone to a computer with iTunes installed, and then press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until you see the “Connect to iTunes” screen. Follow the prompts in iTunes to restore your iPhone.
If none of these steps work, your iPhone may have a hardware problem that requires professional repair. In this case, contact Apple Support or visit an authorized service provider to fix your iPhone
If your iPhone screen is completely black and won’t turn on, you can try the following steps:
Charge your iPhone: Your iPhone may have a drained battery. Connect your iPhone to a wall charger and let it charge for at least 15-30 minutes.
Perform a hard reset: If your iPhone still won’t turn on, try performing a hard reset. To do this, press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
Try entering DFU mode: If a hard reset doesn’t work, try entering DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. Connect your iPhone to a computer and launch iTunes. Press and hold the Home and Power buttons for 8 seconds, then release the Power button while holding the Home button for another 5-10 seconds until iTunes detects your iPhone in recovery mode.
Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps work, your iPhone may have a hardware problem. Contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Store for further assistance.
If you have trouble locating the home or side button, you can try using Siri to activate VoiceOver instead. Just say “Hey Siri, turn on VoiceOver” and it should activate.
If you’re not familiar with VoiceOver or need some help getting started, you can use Siri to open the VoiceOver user guide. Just say “Hey Siri, open the VoiceOver user guide” and it should launch.
If you are still having problems with a black screen, you may need to perform a hard reset To do this, press and hold the Home and Power buttons (or the Side and Volume Down buttons on newer models) until the Apple logo appears. This should restart your iPhone and may fix any display issues.