Screen Turns on by Itself

[07GD SFD]

For the past few weeks I've had an issue with my phone where the screen will automatically illuminate on its own. I thought perhaps there was a notification of sorts but each time I check after the screen turns on, there aren't any notifications of any sort. Has anyone else experienced this?

As a side note, I figured I'd perform a reboot. After doing so, none of my previously stored fingerprints were there anymore. I had to set them all up again.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I suggest you backup your device, put it in DFU mode and restore it. Afterwards, set it up as a new device. If that doesn't help, make a genius bar appointment with the nearest Apple Store.

 

[07GD SFD]

Ok, thanks. Unfortunately the closest Apple store is hours away so hopefully your first recommendation works.

 

[anon(4698833)]

Ok, thanks. Unfortunately the closest Apple store is hours away so hopefully your first recommendation works.

You can also contact them about doing replacement through the mail...there are options for you even if your closest Apple store is far away.

 

[07GD SFD]

You can also contact them about doing replacement through the mail...there are options for you even if your closest Apple store is far away.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

I've had issues dating back to the iPhone 4 where if I would reboot the phone, my brightness and some sound settings would restore
back to factory. It sounds like it's the same issue plaguing the saved fingerprints. Hope a replacement helps. I just have a sneaky
suspicion it's iOS related.

 

[fegatino]

Hi everybody!
I had the same problem and i tought it Was water trough the home button. So i tried to dry my phone using a vacuum pump (..from my work - ac plants..) and it worked!!!

 

[aera]

I have a simliar issue. My phone isn't illuminating by itself. But when I hit the home button to get into my phone it will start rapid firing off screen shots. I think I have a faulty power button.