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iPhone X: iPhone X replacement camera quality difference

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:23:16 -0700

Hi, my iPhone X camera stopped working and need a replacement. I saw a replacement on AliExpress for $40~ and wondering if there would be a difference in camera quality. It’s an aftermarket one and wondering if there would be a difference between the OEM. Thanks.

⟐ Commented novembro 21, 2020 at 17:23 GMT-7

iPhone X: My iPhone X charges wirelessly but doesn't read lightning port?

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:42:22 -0700

My iPhone X stopped charging through the lightning port but it still charged wirelessly. I tried cleaning the port, removed the lint etc but still nothing. I finally decided to change the lightning cable and ordered it. Installation seemed to go well but went I went to power on the phone the lightning cable still didn’t charge or read the usb cable. But the phone still charges wirelessly. Any idea on what I could do to fix?

⟐ Answer accepted outubro 21, 2020 at 19:42 GMT-7

iPhone X: Face ID issues after battery replacement (move a little higher/lower)

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:46:18 -0700

So after replacing my battery Face ID is no longer able to register my face always saying to move the phone a little higher and then to move the phone a little lower in a loop. I believe the issue is the dot projector. Heres what i’ve tested so far:

putting the original battery back in
cleaning all connectors
reseating back cameras
taking out the sensor module containing the front camera and putting it back in
reseating and cleaning everything on the sensors connected to the screen
called apple support who ran diagnostics and said that they didn’t see any issues with the hardware
cleaned the dot projector with isopropyl alcohol

The front camera and back cameras still work as well as the proximity sensor and ambient light sensor. I also used an old camera to see that the flood illuminator was lighting up. The only thing that refuses to light up is the dot projector. Thanks for the help!

⟐ Answered outubro 08, 2020 at 20:46 GMT-7

iPhone X: iPhone X Reboots Every Few Minutes After Lightning Port Replacement

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 02:44:12 -0700

Hey guys - here's a weird one I'm having. I replaced a broken charge port on my iPhone X with a 3rd party connector from online. The phone has now started rebooting every 3-5 minutes. As in I can use the phone, everything functions, all services work, but somewhere around that 3-5 minute mark the thing just reboots.

Black -> apple logo -> home screen.

Even weirder, I can log into the phone, use it for a minute or so, and if I lock the phone and leave it idle it does not reboot. So I can periodically use it and it's fine. But if I use it for 3-4 mins it auto reboots. Has anyone experienced this before?

Have tried a hard reset, haven’t tried any software related resets as I figured that everything on the software side of things should be fine as the phone was working perfectly fine prior to the repair (minus the charging port that got damaged).

I don’t know if doing a reset is a good idea as I don’t know if this boot loop will occur when in a recovery environment.

If anyone has any info about getting debug information related to the reboots that would be great as I'd really like to know the cause... Every screw was pulled from and put back into it's proper place so I don’t believe a ribbon cable tear is an issue here...

I’ve seen other mentions of similar occurrences here but nobody seems to have an answer or has updated their posts with what they did to solve the issue.

I have a high quality microscope and extensive knowledge in microsoldering should that be needed.

Thanks for your help.

⟐ Commented outubro 02, 2020 at 2:44 GMT-7

iPhone X: Wifi and cellular data won’t connect

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 13:40:05 -0700

I have an iPhone X that can accept and make calls, can see the cell network, and log into the WiFi network, but cannot connect online with neither WiFi nor cell data. If I set the phone as a hotspot, the devices that connects to it can use the data online. Somehow, the phone just won’t connect. I’ve made sure the antenna is secure. I’ve reset all network settings. Hard reset. I’m not sure what this might be.

⟐ Answer edited setembro 20, 2020 at 13:40 GMT-7

iPhone X: iPhone X pentalobe screwdriver

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:04:28 -0700

Im trying to take apart my iphone x using the regular pentalobe screwdriver ive used for the iphone 3 to 7. None of my pentalobes will fit and I cant find any documentation on the difference in screw size from the old models. (ive tried like 15 different screwdrivers I cant figure it out)

Im trying to get at the screws at the bottom to open the screen.

What are the specs of the new iphone x screws?

⟐ Answered agosto 22, 2020 at 2:04 GMT-7

iPhone X: Do you have a guide for replacing iPhone X wifi antenna? (Model A1865)

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:45:59 -0700

Recently dropped, damaged my screen. I replaced my screen but also noticed the wifi hasn’t worked since the drop. The settings will say it’s connected but the phone is not really connected to wifi. All of my other devices are functioning fine with wifi. How do I really know if a new wifi antenna needs replacing?

⟐ Answer unaccepted julho 07, 2020 at 19:45 GMT-7

iPhone X: Volume up, down and silent buttons doesn't work after cleaning

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:06:32 -0700

Hi,

I cleaned the whole phone with “96 ethanol alcohol” (due to Covid19 precautions) with a piece of paper.

After that volume up, down and silent switch stopped working. It may drop some alcohol inside, but could that damage the buttons and is there any way to fix it?

Thanks in advance for ideas and help

⟐ Answered abril 01, 2020 at 2:06 GMT-7

iPhone X: iPhone X Glass Replacement Only?

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:00:01 -0700

Why is there no glass replacement kit for iPhone X? I only see the one that includes the digitizer. My phone only needs the glass replaced.

⟐ Answered setembro 17, 2019 at 9:00 GMT-7

iPhone X: Will you use this China made iPhone X LCD screen replacement?

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:16:56 -0700

The iPhone X use the OLED screen which leads to it is expensive to repair the broken screen. Now the Chinese factory has made out the LCD screen for the iPhone X, the price is cheap. But the screen function is not as good as the OEM, will you choose this cheap aftermarket screen or the expensive OEM screen? Here is a video about iPhone X aftermarket screen function testvideo.

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 14, 2019 at 10:16 GMT-7

iPhone X: Why is my iPhone X inverting colors after screen replacement?

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:58:08 -0700

I recently got my phone screen replaced after dropping it, and within the same day, it randomly inverted the colors. It now inverts the colors back and forth every twenty minutes or so. The 3d touch is also unresponsive at times. What could cause the problem? Should I ask the person who replaced the screen to fix it/replace it again?

⟐ Answer accepted agosto 30, 2019 at 10:58 GMT-7

iPhone X: Screen Glitches after back glass shatter.

Thu, 02 May 2019 20:11:24 -0700

I dropped my Iphone X resulting in the back glass getting shattered.

After I shattered the backside the front screen started clicking things in a spesific part of the screen by itself. Bottom/mid right side.

No Visual glitches or damage can be seen on the front screen.

Has anyone encountered the same problem and have a fix?

⟐ Answer accepted maio 02, 2019 at 20:11 GMT-7

iPhone X: Front/Back camera and faceID not working

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:00:11 -0700

After dropping my iPhone X the display underneath the glass has been damaged. The camera’s worked fine and faceID also was working.

After getting another screen the camera’s both stopped working so i changed the parts back, but the camera’s still didn’t work. I searched for broken cables or dirty connectors but can’t find anything.. Does someone had the same issue?

⟐ Answered abril 11, 2019 at 11:00 GMT-7

iPhone X: Unable to activate after restore

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:08:34 -0700

The phone was ran over by a semi, and would freeze whenever you would try to unlock it with a passcode or face id. I have restored the phone to iOS 12.1 and now it says “Unable to reach activation server”. The phone does recognize the sim, and shows service, it just won’t activate. I have tried activating through iTunes, with no luck. 3uTools gets stuck for a few minutes on “Obtaining activation data”, then it says that it failed to activate. It is an AT&T phone, and we have already tried a new sim card. After swapping the boards out with another phone I have figured out that it is board level. What could be causing this in particular? I cannot see any damage to the board, however with the board being stacked, there could be damage that is not seen. Any help is appreciated.

⟐ Answered novembro 08, 2018 at 21:08 GMT-7

iPhone X: How to properly charge a iPhone battery

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:52:11 -0700

whats the best way to recharge my new iPhone X? I mean what's the best for the battery, wait until 20%~ and charge to 100% or 20%+ to 80%?

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 22, 2018 at 7:52 GMT-7

iPhone X: iPhone X - Temperature Questions

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 06:16:43 -0700

Hey guys, have a question, my iPhone X gets warm when using snapchat up to 92 degrees Fahrenheit, but it also gets up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit when using safari or facebook. Texting and phones calls can also increase the temp but not as much only upto 84 degrees.

It generally idles a degree or two more then room temp and charging it can warm up to even when not in use.

Already done all of the resetting and setup as new.

Also dont believe its a hardware issue as this my second X, and also happens on my spare iPhone 7....

If any of you have a thermometer to check the temp that would be awesome.

Thank you.

⟐ Answered julho 06, 2018 at 6:16 GMT-7

iPhone X: What to do about a green vertical line that appeared on the display?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:40:05 -0700

When I was prying off the display in order to replace the battery, a green vertical line appeared on the screen. It has not gone away. Will a new display fix that, or is there a simpler option?

⟐ Commented março 16, 2026 at 10:40 GMT-7

iPhone X: How to remove iCloud from my phone

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:49:25 -0700

How to unlock the iCloud from my phone

⟐ Answer edited novembro 02, 2025 at 16:49 GMT-7

iPhone X: Display Touch NOT responding?

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:28:20 -0700

Hey. i have 2 Displays thats like Brand New. BUT the touch not responding att all. What can be the Problem? When i touch it the light goes on. So the displays are reacting on that way tho?

⟐ Answer edited agosto 26, 2024 at 0:28 GMT-7

iPhone X: Why is my iPhone starting to heat up when I plug in a new battery?

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:18:45 -0700

Hi all, I have a problem with my IPhone X. It wouldn't turn on after overheating. This happened after I tried a few power adapters plugging in and out to test the plugs/cables (not clever). So it overheated - became extremely hot and I struggled to hold it then I put it out in cold weather and it cooled down and would not turn on. So I decided to change the battery, I have experience in taking phones apart so it wasn't an issue. I stuck in the battery and when I reconnected one of the battery plugs it immediately started to reheat on the right by the power button components - it seems that the phone isn't dead entirely. Would it be worth for me to replace the power plug ( charging port) or anything else?

I will leave it unplugged for now as I know it is a hazard. Thank you!

⟐ Answered março 25, 2024 at 7:18 GMT-7