Multiple users have been experiencing an issue related to iPhone 15 Pro Max screen dimming or fluctuations in brightness levels.
Reports of iPhone 15 Pro Max screen dimming and brightness problem
Many people on different websites, such as Reddit, Apple’s official forums, and MacRumors’ forums, have been talking about this specific iPhone 15 brightness issue. The issue is that their iPhone screens seem to get darker on their own while they’re trying to watch videos or movies, which can be quite annoying.
According to these users, they have taken a close look at their settings like the auto-dim and True Tone options. But nothing seems to fix the problem. A lot of them think that this issue might be linked to a software glitch in the iOS 17.0.3 update. Interestingly, some users have noticed that when they take a screenshot, the problem doesn’t happen.
Some people have noticed their phone screens getting too dark, even when their devices are fully charged and not overheating. They have to manually adjust the brightness to see anything in well-lit rooms.
Interestingly, one user linked this problem to scenes with computer-generated graphics, where the screen goes nearly black and then gradually brightens on their iPhone 15 Pro. On the other hand, some users are worried that their new iPhone 15 Pro’s screen is only about half as bright as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, making the problem even more confusing for users.
Potential workarounds for 15 Pro Max screen dimming
If you’re dealing with screen dimming issues on your new iPhone 15 Pro, there are some potential solutions you can try.
Change True Tone Setting
You can attempt to fix the issue by toggling the True Tone feature. It might have been automatically turned on when you transferred your settings. Here’s how to do it:
- Swipe down from the top-right corner to access the Control Center. Press and hold the Brightness button, then tap the True Tone button to switch it on or off.
- Alternatively, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and toggle the True Tone switch to change its status.
Adjust White Point Reduction
You can also try changing a setting called “Reduce White Point.”
- To do this, go to Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Reduce White Point and switch it off.
- See if it makes a difference in how your screen looks.
Turn Off and On Auto-Brightness
Another thing to try is switching Auto-Brightness off and then back on. This might help with the problem.
Check Accessibility Settings
This problem might be connected to a new iOS 17 accessibility setting related to strobe or flashing lights. To check this, go to Settings > Accessibility > Movement and make sure it’s not turned on. If it’s already off, there might be some other problem causing the issue.
Additionally, you can try general solutions like force restarting, fully restoring your iPhone, or contacting Apple Support.
