iFixit - Answers With Device "iPhone 7"

iPhone 7: Have I bricked my phone?

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:26:14 -0700

Hey guys, I attempted to change a iPhone 7 screen. Unfortunately it did not go well and I snapped the home button cable.☹️

I have since purchased a second hand phone and transferred all my data. I wanted to sell the iPhone 7 as spares or repairs so restored the phone back to factory forgetting that it would wipe of assistive touch now I can't get passed the hello screen. Any help

Would be awesome as I was hoping to try and recoupe some money. Thanks

⟐ Answered 2월 10, 2018 at 20:26 GMT-7

iPhone 7: iPhone screen unresponsive, but phone alive. Hard reset doesn't work?

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:25:56 -0700

My iphone 7 screen has stopped working almost suddenly. It was previously cracked and I continued to use it without getting it replaced and it worked perfectly like nothing was wrong. It now does not work at all but the phone still receives notifications and I can play music through earphones by pressing the small control button on the earphone cable. So I thought I just needed the screen changed so I took it to a replacement shop, and they came back to me saying that they tried two screens and it didn't work still. I now am left confused to know what the problem is, I am not sure if they changed the metal digitiser as I think it could be that, but my screen is completely responding to my touch on the home button and charges when I connect to power source as it should, I know a decent bit about iPhones and have changed a few screens in my time, is there any advice anyone can give?

Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted 1월 30, 2018 at 15:25 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Why is my replacement screen unresponsive?

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 12:17:49 -0700

So I got a replacement screen and after installing it I ran the itunes restore and update since the phone was in a disabled state. This would be a clean install with iOS 11.1, not from backup. Anyway, the screen functions except when it first boots up. Once it boots up to the home screen (no passcode or touchid) you can't swipe or press icons. The only way it will work is if you press the sleep/wake button twice (first time it goes off, next press it comes on).

I've tried adding security to it to see if that made a difference but it doesn't. Another bizarre thing I noticed was that if you reboot the phone using the Sleep/Wake + Volume down and release both buttons when you see the Apple logo, it boots to the home screen like normal and works just fine. No need to press sleep/wake button twice. It's only if you shut down the phone using the sleep/wake button and then slide to power off and then turn back on do I get this problem.

Don't have any other screens to try or else I would :(

UPDATE** Got another screen from a different company (Corepair from Amazon) that was a full assembly. I've used this companies screens a lot and never had an issue. Anyway, this screen does the exact same thing as the first one I had. I've made a video to show what I am experiencing: https://youtu.be/hkqgrU2_fgI

⟐ Edited by author 11월 18, 2017 at 12:17 GMT-7

iPhone 7: The screen is blackk now

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:04:42 -0700

Ok, so basically, I'm stupid and I threw my phone at my desk and it made a clap sound and the screen starting going into like a gameboy type look. Then it just went black, 3d touch and eveyrhting still works I just can't see anything.

Please help.

⟐ Answer accepted 7월 07, 2017 at 5:04 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Will touch sensor work after replacing the home button flex of iPhone7

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:05:01 -0700

I want to replace my iPhone 7 home button flex cable, and I was wondering that the touch sensor will work or not?

⟐ Commented 4월 30, 2017 at 13:05 GMT-7

iPhone 7: It’s start but it’s will off again

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:10:09 -0700

The phone is starting but later it’s turn off

⟐ Answered 2월 20, 2026 at 4:10 GMT-7

iPhone 7: How to remove a stripped Y000 screw?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:17:41 -0700

⟐ Answered 2월 12, 2026 at 18:17 GMT-7

iPhone 7: I done cut a ribbon cable on accident 🤦

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:50:44 -0700

I done cut a ribbon cable on accident opening the screen up what's this cable for and what should or can I do?

⟐ Commented 1월 18, 2026 at 18:50 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Can I convert my Phone to an iPhone SE

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:32:15 -0700

So I have an old iPhone 7 (Not IPhone 7s or 7Plus) which I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a housing conversion kit for it to make it look like an IPhone SE 2020 or 2021. While keeping the components from the 7. Also does anyone know where I can get all the screws and cowlings for the 7 from.

⟐ Answer accepted 12월 15, 2025 at 21:32 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Can't make or receive calls

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:29:03 -0700

Hi,

I am unable to make or receive call. My sim and network are ok as I can on a different device.

My phone is updated to the latest version, not on airplane or do not disturb mode, has been restored and so has the network, I can receive text. It is affecting calls, video chat and my jack port.

Can someone help?

Many thanks.

Gaelle

⟐ Answered 3월 20, 2025 at 2:29 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Iphonw 7 after audio ic repair homw button stop working

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:43:36 -0700

Its happened to me 4-5 time I don’t understand audio ic have nothing to do with home button need help of you guy to solve this Problem

thanks

⟐ Commented 3월 11, 2025 at 23:43 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Why won’t my iPhone play videos?

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:55:22 -0700

I’ve already tried deleting the apps and reinstalling and rebooting my phone. Could it have something to do with water damage

⟐ Answer edited 3월 26, 2025 at 14:55 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Replaced lightening port - now no one can understand what I say

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:47:01 -0700

(iPhone 7). Had lightening port replaced because charging was intermittent. My microphones for outgoing calls and for speaker use were working fine until I had the port replaced. Now, no one can hear me clearly through either speaker or simply handheld-to-ear call. No problems using Bluetooth ear pieces. I took it back to the repair shop. They replaced the port again. Problem persists. They’re telling me it’s the motherboard. How can one know if it’s the motherboard, damage to the microphones during port replacement, or what? Do I just need to give up and get a new phone?

⟐ Commented 8월 17, 2024 at 5:47 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Why doesn't my phone ring even though the volume is on and all the way

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:59:39 -0700

I have the volume on and I checked all my settings to make sure, and yes everything is on and turned up by my phone will not ring

⟐ Answer edited 8월 05, 2024 at 23:59 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Why is that my iPhone wont stay on recovery mode?

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:22:38 -0700

so i recently bought this iphone off mercari and its not letting me update my phone. everytime I put my phone into recovery mode it connects to ittunes. i hit update and while its extracting software which is like a 15-30 minute process my phone turns off.

i really need a phone right now, I have work. it says error code 9 on my computer. any suggestions or tips will help!!:)

⟐ Answered 7월 13, 2024 at 9:22 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Device Won’t Power On. Need help identifying missing components

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:24:45 -0700

I inherited this older iPhone 7 from my grandpa. He tried to repair it himself (took off the front glass) and I could see somethings were tampered with. The screen was unplugged for starters. I did notice that there is some thermal paste visible which makes me think maybe he took out a component? I’ll include a picture below, but if anyone could help me identify if a part is missing and if so, which part it is.

I plugged the screen back in and when I charge the device I do feel it getting warm, so im not sure what else could be wrong.

Any help is appreciated :)

⟐ Answered 12월 24, 2023 at 16:24 GMT-7

iPhone 7: The liquid indicator turned red, but everything is working perfectly.

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:05:39 -0700

I dropped my iphone 7 in a swimming pool and checked the liquid damage indicator which turned red. However, the device is working perfectly and has no obvious problems a few days later. Should I be worried or get it repaired??

⟐ Commented 12월 22, 2023 at 2:05 GMT-7

iPhone 7: I forgot the password

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:59:58 -0700

How can I format my phone?

⟐ Answered 12월 13, 2023 at 11:59 GMT-7

iPhone 7: Is it possible to replace an A10 Bionic Chip with an A11 or A12?

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:03:04 -0700

I want to try and replace my A10 chip but I don’t feel like getting a new phone. Is there a way to replace it with a higher one?

⟐ Answered 11월 26, 2023 at 12:03 GMT-7

iPhone 7: How can I remove Activation lock

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:15:26 -0700

I reset my phone with a pc and I it's asking for activation lock I don't have the iCloud ịta requesting for, what did I do?

⟐ Answered 10월 26, 2023 at 9:15 GMT-7