iPhone 13 Pro Max: Vertical touch dead zone
Hey everyone,
I’m seeking some advice on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I’ve just developed a vertical dead zone right down the center of my screen (see the attached screenshot from a touch test). The twist: This phone has actually had a slight green tint issue at low brightness for several months, though until now, it never affected the touch functionality or general visibility at higher brightness.
Current Symptoms: • A specific vertical column (center-left) does not register touch at all. • The green tint is still present at low brightness levels. • No discoloration, flickering, or "White Screen" yet. • No recent drops but I was using the phone while I was in the pool but didn’t put in water.
What I’ve tried: • Force restart (no change). • Removed screen protector (no change). • Tested in landscape; the dead zone stays in the same physical spot on the glass.
Is this definitely a hardware failure of the display assembly?