iPhone X Issues After iOS Update? Here’s How to Fix the Most Common Problems
Just updated your iPhone X and now it’s acting up? Whether it’s screen glitches, Wi-Fi dropping, a black camera screen, or random freezing at night, you’re not the only one. Below are some of the most common iPhone X problems after iOS updates — plus proven fixes for each.
iPhone X Screen Glitches After iOS 12 Update
Seeing flickering, flashing, or glitchy screen behavior after installing iOS 12?
What to try:
- Back up your iPhone via iCloud or iTunes.
- Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
- Set up your iPhone as new (don’t restore from backup yet).
- Use it normally for a few hours and observe the screen.
If the glitching continues on a fresh install, it’s likely a hardware issue. Time to contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Store for service.
iPhone X Freezes Overnight When Alarm Is On
Your iPhone X turns black and becomes unresponsive overnight, especially when using it as an alarm? This sounds like a bug triggered by a Focus mode, background app, or a corrupted setting.
Try these steps:
- Install all app updates from the App Store.
- Remove personalization or alarm-related apps, especially if installed recently.
- Reset your iPhone to factory settings (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings).
- Set up as new — don’t restore from backup right away.
- Observe for a few nights to see if the issue repeats.
If the problem goes away after a reset, it was likely caused by a third-party app or corrupted setting.
iPhone X Keeps Disconnecting from Wi-Fi Randomly
If your Wi-Fi signal drops for no reason, even though other devices on the same network are fine, try the following:
- Forget the Wi-Fi network in Settings > Wi-Fi, then reconnect.
- Reset network settings:
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset Network Settings.
- If that doesn’t work, restore from a previous iOS backup (before the issue started).
- Still not working? Factory reset the phone and set up as new to see if the issue is tied to iOS 12 or a third-party app.
If none of these help, consider reporting the issue to Apple Support.
iPhone X Rear Camera Shows Black Screen
When your rear camera launches to a black screen, but works in certain apps like Lightroom or Messenger, you may have a hardware issue.
Try this first:
- Back up your iPhone.
- Factory reset it (Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings).
- Set up as new and test the camera.
If it still shows a black screen and your flash is also not working, that strongly points to hardware damage or a failing camera module.
Contact Apple Support to arrange a repair or replacement.