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Screen dims, auto tone shifts, and battery widget goes blank

I’ve been experiencing a strange display glitch and wanted to check whether anyone else has noticed it.


The screen brightness suddenly dims, then returns to normal a moment later. At the same time, the auto tone shifts. It happens without any change in the lighting around me and without me touching any settings.


I’ve made a screen recording so you can see exactly what I mean. It’s very noticeable in the footage, and it’s one of the oddest bugs I’ve come across.


I’d like to know how widespread this is. Has anyone else seen the same behaviour? If so, please let me know when it happens for you, such as when opening certain apps, changing the lighting, or after a particular update, as that could help narrow down the cause.


Also (not doing it now), when moving from horizontal to vertical, the battery widget app will go all blank and black


https://youtu.be/3K-n5epicGs

2 replies

have you tried to force restart your iPhone to see if the issues persist


  1. Press and quickly release the volume up button (on iPhone Duo, the volume button nearest the side button).
  2. Press and quickly release the volume down button (on iPhone Duo, the other volume button).
  3. Press and hold the side button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.


Hello, yes, I have. I even reset the device, and I'm still getting the same glitch. I believe it is an iOS bug.