iPhone Yellow Screen Issue Fix!

computermilk · Jul 11, 2008, 06:14 PM

Someone please sticky this or something, I had to make this post outside of that Larger Yellow Screen thread because I dont think anyone is Actually discussing the solution.

Here is the solution, pretty easy, Just might take a little bit depending on how big your iphone Data (music and vids etc etc) is.

Ok So! you're getting the Yellow Hint? I was as well.

I compared them both side by side, and mine was in fact more yellow then the original. Go to your Settings and you will notice that your firmware will be (5A345)

Just plug in your iphone to Itunes, then Run the "RESTORE" and it will update to the newer firmware (5A347)

When i got back in, the yellow Hew, Hint or whatever you want to call it, was gone.

Hope this helps all.

Please dont make this a 20 page thread with other things in it. I just wanted to PASTE the solution in here.

kovalchuk71 · Jul 11, 2008, 06:19 PM

Nice find. Itunes is running an iphone software update like you said! I wonder if Apple heard about this and fixed it? I really dont care about the "yellow" (not even sure if I have it), but if it will make it go away or make the screen look better, why not give it a shot? I have nothing to lose. Plus its a phone update. Just an FYI for everyone, the update will take anywhere from 25-30 mintues.

computermilk · Jul 11, 2008, 06:21 PM

Running the update might fix other problems we don't know about anyway.

I already had 2.0 on my phone Obviously but it was (5A345) from the store.

Running the restore in Itunes Downloaded another 2.0 version, i noticed it Queing up in "Downloads" after that it updated my iphone and my Screen is not a Yellow Hint anymore.

=)

computermilk · Jul 11, 2008, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovalchuk71

Nice find. Itunes is running an iphone software update like you said! I wonder if Apple heard about this and fixed it? I really dont care about the "yellow" (not even sure if I have it), but if it will make it go away or make the screen look better, why not give it a shot? I have nothing to lose. Plus its a phone update. Just an FYI for everyone, the update will take anywhere from 25-30 mintues.

Yeah plus, i had everything backed up, so i restored my music and vids after wards which took some more time.. =) No biggy...

TrunksGoku · Jul 11, 2008, 06:34 PM

gunna give the update a try i tool some pics pre update ill take some more after the update.

ok...that was weird...i saw itunes downloading the update and it completed now i cant contact the update server -_-'

dustinl4m3 · Jul 11, 2008, 06:39 PM

Great to hear this worked for you.

I can say that it absolutely did not work for me. I have two iPhone 3Gs to compare. One of them is yellow, the other isn't. Restoring both of them did nothing whatsoever.

greenmymac · Jul 11, 2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustinl4m3

Great to hear this worked for you.

I can say that it absolutely did not work for me. I have two iPhone 3Gs to compare. One of them is yellow, the other isn't. Restoring both of them did nothing whatsoever.

Worked for me Thanks!

CyberGreg · Jul 11, 2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustinl4m3

Great to hear this worked for you.

I can say that it absolutely did not work for me. I have two iPhone 3Gs to compare. One of them is yellow, the other isn't. Restoring both of them did nothing whatsoever.

Did you happen to verify the OS version on both iPhone's?

Sumtime19 · Jul 11, 2008, 07:15 PM

This needs to be stickied

greenmymac · Jul 11, 2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sumtime19

This needs to be stickied

Sticky this please!

dustinl4m3 · Jul 11, 2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberGreg

Did you happen to verify the OS version on both iPhone's?

Indeed I did. Both 5A345 before, both 5A347 after.

This phone is going back anyways. It must have been made on a Friday. The vibrate switch doesn't even click in one direction and requires a ridiculous amount of force to actuate, in addition to the bonus scratches all around the chrome that came right out of the box. Thx apple!

Smog · Jul 11, 2008, 07:21 PM

not worked for me after 2 full restores. is an apple shop visit awaiting me?

mbaran · 07:38 PM

how do you verify the os build on 2.0?

nvm.. about

TrunksGoku · Jul 11, 2008, 07:44 PM

hmmm thats weird.... the previous version seemed a little less yellow than the new version:

judge for yourself
5A345 version then followed by 5A347 version

That said though i really can't tell the difference and it doesn't really bother me.

*edit* after seeing em posted up like this i guess the new build is a little less yellow...what do u all think? I cant really tell i tried my best to take the same exact picture both times

spinstorm · Jul 11, 2008, 07:59 PM

It didn't fix my problem BUT what it did do was update my OS so hopefully its more stable than before.

I will be returning my phone but only when the stock levels are high enough that I don't waste a 2 hour trip to Apple in London!

In the meantime I am very happy with the features on the phone!

eplchamps0304 · Jul 11, 2008, 08:09 PM

did not work for me too.

Sherb · Jul 11, 2008, 08:09 PM

This did absolutely nothing for me.

stuppy · Jul 11, 2008, 08:16 PM

Didn't work for me.

8GB from O2 in UK

iMacUser324 · Jul 11, 2008, 08:18 PM

Does it really bother you guys that much?

TrunksGoku · Jul 11, 2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMacUser324

Does it really bother you guys that much?

it doesnt bother me. I just updated for the heck of updating. lol

iMacUser324 · Jul 11, 2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrunksGoku

it doesnt bother me. I just updated for the heck of updating. lol

No, I mean the yellow tint. Apple more than likely did it purposely, its really not a big deal. But w/e Its not my choice if you guys return it or not, I am happy with my iPhone.

TrunksGoku · Jul 11, 2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMacUser324

No, I mean the yellow tint. Apple more than likely did it purposely, its really not a big deal. But w/e Its not my choice if you guys return it or not, I am happy with my iPhone.

nah the yellow tint/color temp doesntbother me i'm happy with my phone

pugnut · Jul 11, 2008, 08:44 PM

Seems to help the cause.

ubercool · Jul 11, 2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMacUser324

Does it really bother you guys that much?

It would definitely bother me, because every time you see a light screen, you'll notice the yellowish whites. I have the same problem with the two Sony TZs I own. I was going to take the second one for myself, but because the screen is so yellow, I decided to sell it instead. So easy to notice!

And like I posted elsewhere, I had two iPhones last year and I could tell one was more yellow than the other.

Dammit Cubs · Jul 11, 2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrunksGoku

it doesnt bother me. I just updated for the heck of updating. lol

My friend tells me the yellow tint (on a low setting) should bring a warmer style. and your eyes should adjust. Also, its better for your eyes.

Jul 11, 2008, 06:14 PM	#1
computermilk macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	iPhone Yellow Screen Issue Fix! Someone please sticky this or something, I had to make this post outside of that Larger Yellow Screen thread because I dont think anyone is Actually discussing the solution. Here is the solution, pretty easy, Just might take a little bit depending on how big your iphone Data (music and vids etc etc) is. Ok So! you're getting the Yellow Hint? I was as well. I compared them both side by side, and mine was in fact more yellow then the original. Go to your Settings and you will notice that your firmware will be (5A345) Just plug in your iphone to Itunes, then Run the "RESTORE" and it will update to the newer firmware (5A347) When i got back in, the yellow Hew, Hint or whatever you want to call it, was gone. Hope this helps all. Please dont make this a 20 page thread with other things in it. I just wanted to PASTE the solution in here.

Jul 11, 2008, 07:38 PM	#13
mbaran macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	how do you verify the os build on 2.0? nvm.. about Last edited by mbaran : Jul 11, 2008 at 07:38 PM. Reason: stupidity

Jul 11, 2008, 07:59 PM	#15
spinstorm macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007	It didn't fix my problem BUT what it did do was update my OS so hopefully its more stable than before. I will be returning my phone but only when the stock levels are high enough that I don't waste a 2 hour trip to Apple in London! In the meantime I am very happy with the features on the phone! __________________ US 8GB FW 1.0.2>iUnlock>iPhoneSIMfree>1.1.1>1.1.2>Soft upgrade 1.1.3>1.1.4 using signal.app UK 16GB FW 1.1.3 OOB>1.1.4>iPlus 1.2 unlocked!

Jul 11, 2008, 08:09 PM	#17
Sherb macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado	This did absolutely nothing for me. __________________ 2.66 Mac Pro - 250 GB - 160 GB - 2GB Macbook Pro - 2.4 - 200GB 2GB iPhone 3G 16GB

Jul 11, 2008, 08:18 PM	#19
iMacUser324 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2008	Does it really bother you guys that much? __________________ 16GB iPhone 3G (black)

Jul 11, 2008, 06:19 PM	#2
kovalchuk71 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	Nice find. Itunes is running an iphone software update like you said! I wonder if Apple heard about this and fixed it? I really dont care about the "yellow" (not even sure if I have it), but if it will make it go away or make the screen look better, why not give it a shot? I have nothing to lose. Plus its a phone update. Just an FYI for everyone, the update will take anywhere from 25-30 mintues.

Jul 11, 2008, 06:21 PM	#3
computermilk Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008	Running the update might fix other problems we don't know about anyway. I already had 2.0 on my phone Obviously but it was (5A345) from the store. Running the restore in Itunes Downloaded another 2.0 version, i noticed it Queing up in "Downloads" after that it updated my iphone and my Screen is not a Yellow Hint anymore. =)

Jul 11, 2008, 06:34 PM	#5
TrunksGoku macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boston, MA	gunna give the update a try i tool some pics pre update ill take some more after the update. ok...that was weird...i saw itunes downloading the update and it completed now i cant contact the update server -_-'

Jul 11, 2008, 06:39 PM	#6
dustinl4m3 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Great to hear this worked for you. I can say that it absolutely did not work for me. I have two iPhone 3Gs to compare. One of them is yellow, the other isn't. Restoring both of them did nothing whatsoever.

Jul 11, 2008, 07:15 PM	#9
Sumtime19 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	This needs to be stickied

Jul 11, 2008, 07:21 PM	#12
Smog macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007	not worked for me after 2 full restores. is an apple shop visit awaiting me?

Jul 11, 2008, 07:44 PM	#14
TrunksGoku macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boston, MA	hmmm thats weird.... the previous version seemed a little less yellow than the new version: judge for yourself 5A345 version then followed by 5A347 version That said though i really can't tell the difference and it doesn't really bother me. edit after seeing em posted up like this i guess the new build is a little less yellow...what do u all think? I cant really tell i tried my best to take the same exact picture both times

Jul 11, 2008, 08:09 PM	#16
eplchamps0304 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008	did not work for me too.

Jul 11, 2008, 08:16 PM	#18
stuppy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2006	Didn't work for me. 8GB from O2 in UK

Jul 11, 2008, 08:44 PM	#23
pugnut macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2007	Shut Off Auto Brightness Seems to help the cause.

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