iFixit - Answers With Device "iPhone 7"

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 touch unresponsive until lock & unlock

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:55:10 -0700

My iPhone 7 is randomly unresponsive and works fine after lock and unlock. Any idea of what causing this issue ? And repair guide ?

⟐ Answer accepted 12월 30, 2017 at 11:55 GMT-7

iPhone 7: What happens if my phone gets wet and dried well?

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 08:50:14 -0700

My iPhone 7 fell in the toilet , standing up right and only half of it got wet, till the sim adapter.It doesn’t seem that it got a lot of water inside, Infact LCI didn’t turn red.and was quick to take it out, switched it off, dried and merged it in rice for 24hours.

It’s working perfectly good but do I need to take it to the technician for checking maybe of corrosion? Cos I’m afraid that once it’s checked they won’t fix it again well.

⟐ Answer accepted 11월 26, 2017 at 8:50 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 wont turn on, charge or be recognized by computer

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 04:22:41 -0700

I have Iphone 7 i dropped it screen is damaged, and the iphone now doesnt come on nor will it charge or be recognized by computer when plugged in.

is there anyway to test to see if there is power getting to battery

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 24, 2017 at 4:22 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 home Button Cracked

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:50:07 -0700

Hi my customer have a cracked screen and home button that stopped functioning, can the home button be replaced using the buttons sold online?? I asked the seller of the button and he said the replacement but the Touch ID will disable. Is this true? Or should I send my customer to Apple?

⟐ Commented 9월 15, 2017 at 7:50 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Why does my replacement camera shake back and forth with phone still?

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 05:45:44 -0700

After dropping my iPhone 7 and cracking the outside camera class I replaced it and then noticed it wasn't focusing from a distance, so I ordered a new camera from ifixit and replaced it and now it doesn't focus up close, and the camera shakes back and forth with the phone completely still, could this have snuck by the QC side? The camera works and operates fine so i could see why it was pass but when it comes to focusing it fails horrible compared to the stock camera, I chose ifixit for the quality parts they have instead of a $20 knock off camera online, would appreciate some feedback!

⟐ Answered 8월 30, 2017 at 5:45 GMT-7

iPhone 7: icons have disapeared from the home page

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:01:50 -0700

lost my contacts and email icons. How do I get them back?

⟐ Answer accepted 8월 18, 2017 at 7:01 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Camera flex problem? Home button problem? Both? FCAM fpc problem?

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 08:53:21 -0700

Hi all, I hope you can help me with this one as I am out of ideas:

iPhone 7 screen replaced. Back plate, home button and front camera flex transfered (as I have done in the past already multiple times with success). When powering up I end up in a reboot loop.

Disconnecting front camera flex lets the device continue to its iOS without problems. Tried a new front camera flex without success. Tried another screen without success apart from one time when a new screen (with already attached back plate in-the-box) allowed a SINGLE normal bootup. Second restart gave bootloop again however (lucky stroke or Apple restrictions caught off guard?).

Also interesting: when I plug in the flex when in iOS it disables the previously working home button but doesn't provoke a crash/reboot.

Very curious all this but the fact that flex worked once or hinders home button working let's me suspect software, rather than a damaged flex or fpc connector :/

Oh yeah and a return to the original parts doesn't help either...

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

@jessabethany: I'd sure love to hear your thoughts on this one :)

⟐ Commented 8월 09, 2017 at 8:53 GMT-7

iPhone 7: My iPhone 7 keeps showing the start-up apple logo on loop?

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 14:05:10 -0700

My iPhone 7 suddenly turned off and went into an endless loop of the start-up apple logo. It has been doing this for hours and nothing I seem to do helps

⟐ Answered 8월 06, 2017 at 14:05 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 Dead On Arrival

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:54:46 -0700

iPhone 7 came in. They said it wouldn't come on, and has been off for weeks. I installed a new display, and decided to test a known good battery, instead of waiting for the old one to accept a charge. It does not come on, and the board is extremely hot. I unplugged and left on the charger for 20 mins. Doesn't come on, but doesn't get hot either. I'm concerned about leaving it unattended on the charger. Also I tested the display and battery on a different phone. All seems good. Her old display comes on, LCD is trashed. There are some holes in the glass, but top left, not too right, where the board is and no signs of water damage

@refectio @oldturkey03 @mayer I forget Bens tag @benjamen50

⟐ Answer accepted 7월 24, 2017 at 4:54 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Darks Spots on screen after replacement

Wed, 31 May 2017 21:43:09 -0700

Hello, I've started fixing iPhone 7 recently and have had issues with backlights after replacing screens. It happened multiple times. I've made sure the battery is unplugged at any time when I'm working on the board. Do you guys have any more suggestions on how to prevent that damage when repairing iPhone 7. Thank you

here is a picture of my issue

⟐ Answered 5월 31, 2017 at 21:43 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 bent error 4013 when trying to restore.

Wed, 17 May 2017 01:38:49 -0700

Hey I got an iphone 7 from a customer today that gives error 4013 when trying to restore. The iphone has a good bend at about the screen connector area and bootloops when not in dfu mode. Any good ideas or places for me to start?

⟐ Commented 5월 17, 2017 at 1:38 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Homebutton only touch ID works after screen replacement

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 07:39:24 -0700

Dear Ifixer's,

I have some issues with an iphone 7 screen replacement. Replaced the customers screen and looks like the homebutton isn't working anymore, but the touch ID reader still does. I have readed already some answered question involving homebutton troubles. Some say entering DFU mode and installing the software again should solve the "half" working home button issue, but in my case it didn't....

Wat i did so far is handled the screen repair with the most precision, after the repair checkt all the cable's and connection's and everything looks fine at first site. I entered DFU mode and reinstalled the iphone but i still don't have a result...

Is there anyone that had the same issue ?

Can the homebutton still be rescued, or is there anything that i overlooked or still can try to do ?

Please tell me you're all given a BIG thanks in advance for reading and taking your time to do, and try to help.

Thank you

Koen

⟐ Answer edited 4월 06, 2017 at 7:39 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Does replacing the logic board bypass iCloud lock

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:36:20 -0700

I have a iPhone 7 I’m dealing with an iCloud lock the locks stored on the board from what I know so does replacing a logic board bypass the iCloud lock fully i have a logic board that’s fully unlocked I just need to know how to replace it and how to reinstall the adhesive that goes around the screen

The story is I got this from a friend who has no access to it he says it’s fully functioning and wiped it’s just he cannot access it due to lack of proof that he purchased it he heard about me and how I fix old phones and tablets and says if I fix it I can keep it as he already has the 12 so I’m asking here for help

(I added this for information I told apple what I told you they like aways said that it’s unfixable and it’s better off I dump it and get a new one)

Thanks for the help appreciated

⟐ Commented 4월 06, 2026 at 19:36 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iCorner Gtool OLA review

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:45:39 -0700

Has anybody used one of these things before? Is this really the best tool out there for the job? I am not really finding any reviews on this thing and if it works or not, I have a couple ipads/phones that could make use of this if it really works.

⟐ Commented 12월 20, 2025 at 10:45 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Siri can't hear me unless I yell?

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:00:33 -0700

help! I’ve tested my microphones ( calls, facetime, voice memos) all seems good but Siri cannot hear me unless I yell. I’ve updated everything, wiped it multiple time and still the same issue. It’s a 256gb jet black iphone 7. Can you diagnose and repair this?

Thanks for the email. Sadly, I’ve tried this a few times, when I’m setting up SIRI I have to scream to get her to hear me? That’s the only way it will finish the setup. I’ve wiped the phone 3 times and redone the settings multiple times. I tested the various mics. Front video works with audio, rear video works, transcribing works, phone calls and facetime all work. But Siri can just barely hear me?

⟐ Commented 3월 08, 2025 at 6:00 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Random restarts on iPhone 7

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:10:49 -0700

First time encountering this problem. I suspect the aftermarket battery which I replaced myself. I was able to use phone fine for about 6 months after replacing battery. I've read that cpu caller 0 is related to battery or battery connector.

Can someone confirm this is battery related by looking at the logs? Thanks a lot.

panic-base log

{"bug_type":"210","timestamp":"2024-10-01 17:19:38.00 +0300","os_version":"iPhone OS 15.8.3 (19H386)","incident_id":"9A4A077A-28D3-4D89-9D75-B95C1804C25A"} {   "build" : "iPhone OS 15.8.3 (19H386)",   "product" : "iPhone9,3",   "socId" : "0x00000000",   "kernel" : "Darwin Kernel Version 21.6.0: Sun Oct 15 00:18:06 PDT 2023; root:xnu-8020.241.42~8\/RELEASE_ARM64_T8010",   "incident" : "9A4A077A-28D3-4D89-9D75-B95C1804C25A",   "crashReporterKey" : "1d1ef95fe1e3572c5ddd474897cfb28b2a0d9b03",   "date" : "2024-10-01 17:19:38.74 +0300",   "panicString" : "Unexpected SoC (system) watchdog reset occurred",   "panicFlags" : "0x0",   "foregroundAppHash" : "2681261667",   "binaryImages" : [] }

panic-full log

{"bug_type":"210","timestamp":"2024-10-01 12:21:16.00 +0300","os_version":"iPhone OS 15.8.3 (19H386)","incident_id":"3D33B20A-381D-479A-8A36-0121F0CFE5C5"}

"build" : "iPhone OS 15.8.3 (19H386)",

"product" : "iPhone9,3",

"socId" : "0x00008010",

"kernel" : "Darwin Kernel Version 21.6.0: Sun Oct 15 00:18:06 PDT 2023; root:xnu-8020.241.42~8\/RELEASE_ARM64_T8010",

"incident" : "3D33B20A-381D-479A-8A36-0121F0CFE5C5",

"crashReporterKey" : "1d1ef95fe1e3572c5ddd474897cfb28b2a0d9b03",

"date" : "2024-10-01 12:21:16.15 +0300",

"panicString" : "panic(cpu 0 caller 0xfffffff00d1681cc): nvme: \"AppleEmbeddedNVMeController. Controller fatal bit set. Write. ID=0x1830 ARG1=0x12 ARG2=0x0 ARG3=0x45800000 EDD0=0x10602040 EDD1=0x20100000 EDD2=0x0 EDD3=0x15120000 EDD4=0x4015093 EDD5=0x0 EDD6=0x0 EDD7=0x0 NANDV=0x1, DRAMV=0x0, SSDC=32G.\\n\" @IONVMeController.cpp:6090\nDebugger message: panic\nMemory ID: 0x6\nOS release type: User\nOS version: 19H386\nKernel version: Darwin Kernel Version 21.6.0: Sun Oct 15 00:18:06 PDT 2023; root:xnu-8020.241.42~8\/RELEASE_ARM64_T8010\nKernelCache UUID: CD36CE0B0356F65AFE5A8841F99CA9D2\nKernel UUID: D986A786-4953-350E-97CF-C0FCFF85FFCF\niBoot version: iBoot-7459.140.15\nsecure boot?: YES\nPaniclog version: 13\nKernel slide:      0x0000000006848000\nKernel text base:  0xfffffff00d84c000\nmach_absolute_time: 0x7a8d4b25\nEpoch Time:        sec       usec\n  Boot    : 0x66fbbeab 0x0007e41e\n  Sleep   : 0x00000000 0x00000000\n  Wake    : 0x00000000 0x00000000\n  Calendar: 0x66fbbef5 0x00091a6b\n\nZone info:\n  Zone map: 0xffffffe0b6218000 - 0xffffffe6b6218000\n  . VM    : 0xffffffe0b6218000 - 0xffffffe19c87c000\n  . RO    : 0xffffffe19c87c000 - 0xffffffe1e9548000\n  . GEN0  : 0xffffffe1e9548000 - 0xffffffe2cfbac000\n  . GEN1  : 0xffffffe2cfbac000 - 0xffffffe3b6210000\n  . GEN2  : 0xffffffe3b6210000 - 0xffffffe49c878000\n  . GEN3  : 0xffffffe49c878000 - 0xffffffe582ee0000\n  . DATA  : 0xffffffe582ee0000 - 0xffffffe6b6218000\n  Metadata: 0xffffffe0b3ee8000 - 0xffffffe0b56e8000\n  Bitmaps : 0xffffffe0b56e8000 - 0xffffffe0b6208000\n\nCORE 0 is the one that panicked. Check the full backtrace for details.\nCORE 1: PC=0xfffffff00da39844, LR=0xfffffff00da39844, FP=0xffffffee76413f00\nCompressor Info: 0% of compressed pages limit (OK) and 0% of segments limit (OK) with 0 swapfiles and OK swap space\nPanicked task 0xffffffe2cfaa8648: 0 pages, 226 threads: pid 0: kernel_task\nPanicked thread: 0xffffffe2cfc70000, backtrace: 0xffffffefff4d3780, tid: 669\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00da0dea0  fp: 0xffffffefff4d37c0\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00da0dc28  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3830\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00db2d324  fp: 0xffffffefff4d38a0\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00db2c2c8  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3950\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00d9d15fc  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3960\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00da0d944  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3cf0\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00da0d944  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3d50\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00e04efa4  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3d70\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00d1681cc  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3da0\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00d14b168  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3df0\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00dfb1948  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3e20\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00da56458  fp: 0xffffffefff4d3f20\n\t\t  lr: 0xfffffff00d9dc6c0  fp: 0x0000000000000000\n\n",

"panicFlags" : "0x802",

"otherString" : "\n** Stackshot Succeeded  Bytes Traced 132481 (Uncompressed 330176) \n",

"memoryStatus" : {"compressorSize":0,"compressions":0,"decompressions":0,"busyBufferCount":72,"memoryPressureDetails":{"pagesWanted":0,"pagesReclaimed":0},"pageSize":16384,"memoryPressure":false,"memoryPages":{"active":35756,"throttled":0,"fileBacked":72639,"wired":13223,"purgeable":270,"inactive":12223,"free":15454,"speculative":39194}},

log is incomplete due to large file

⟐ Edited by author 10월 01, 2024 at 10:10 GMT-7

iPhone 7: How do I restore Apps icon?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:53:18 -0700

How do I restore Apps icon?

⟐ Answered 9월 24, 2024 at 3:53 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Is it necessary to replay display adhesive

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:47:32 -0700

Hi,

I have an iPhone 7 in which I plan to replace the logic board. I was wondering whether it was necessary to replace the waterproof/display adhesive when putting the phone back together.

Thanks

⟐ Commented 5월 09, 2024 at 8:47 GMT-7

iPhone 7: What does error code (10) in itunes mean?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:47:34 -0700

I connected my iPhone to iTunes and tried to update iOS from 12.4.1 to the latest 13 and it froze and gave me error code (10). Tried multiple times on different computers, one of which was running catalina and all had the latest itunes, but it always came up with error code (10). All it says on apple’s website is that (10) indicates a hardware issue. I find this hard to believe as my phone was working perfectly fine before I attempted the update. Does anyone know what error code (10) in iTunes means when trying to update iOS?

⟐ Commented 2월 20, 2024 at 5:47 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone 7 and 7 plus charging port

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:00:48 -0700

Is the lightening port/charging port the same part on the iphone 7 and the 7 plus?

⟐ Commented 10월 05, 2023 at 5:00 GMT-7