Apple suggested a factory reset and this did not stop the horizontal lines from showing up
However, even after performing the factory reset suggested by Apple and updating to iOS 16.2, the issue continues to persist. Others on the platform also complain about the same problem including Reddit member sabllz who even added a link to a photo showing his iPhone 14 Pro Max with multiple horizontal lines on the screen.
Some iPhone 14 Pro Max users are seeing horizontal lines on their phones when the device wakes
Those posting a complaint all have iPhone 14 Pro Max units purchased earlier this month
Another problem spotted by some iPhone 14 Pro Max users is a flickering screen. Telling his story on Reddit is user bbitk who says, “Hai everyone. I bought 14 pro max 12 days ago . In recent days let’s say 4-5 days if I wake up my screen for something I am able to notice screen flickering for milli seconds . Initially I thought it’s something flashing due to lights . But I got it couple of times . It is really for less than second as it appears when I wake up the screen . Is anyone facing the issue . I am worried as it’s new device and as you all know it’s a lot of money too
What makes this bizarre, apart from the look of the horizontal lines on the displays of those units affected, is that it seems that this bug is limited to one particular model and that the impacted units all appear to have been purchased in December. We can’t say for sure, but this type of pattern might make it easier for Apple to come up with a definitive fix.
