Screen sometimes does not light up.

[psylichon]

Late to the party, but I've seen it on several occasions. It's hardly a show-stopper sort of bug. lock/unlock and you're fine.

[SkyyBoy]

happens to me too sometimes, on my factory unlocked 3GS that I purchased in Italy.


for those that complain that 3.0 was not tested enough, iPhone FW has been like this since 1.0. they will release a couple 3.0.x releases, but the FW will not be truly "stable" until the 3.1 FW.

[petalmom]

Both of ours do this from time to time as well. I'm just happy that most of you think it's software related. I was fearing a hardware problem.

[iksn]

Had it happen the second time tonight. Hopefully, 3.1 will fix.

[The Apple]

I have not had the screen issue happen again. I have noticed the fading clicks seem to be associated with the auto correct feature though. I just noticed that the other day.

[scooteristi]

Originally Posted by carrera.owner

Was your iPhone in direct sunlight for any length of time when you first observed this?

I was taking pictures with my iPhone 3Gs on the beach on Saturday (direct sunlight and reflected light off of the water) when my backlight went out. So far restores and playing with the brightness settings are doing nothing to get my backlight going.

What does sunlight have to do with it?

[iphonewarrior]

I'm glad i've come across this thread, I've experienced this as well. It happens randomly for me, so I know it's nothing to do with any form of heat exposure.

Has anyone reported this having this problem on 3.1 ?

[Teazer]

this happened to me on my previous iphone and the current one couple times. doesn't bother me since it barely happens.

[rrobbins]

I have 3GS with 3.1 and it happened yesterday morning. Turned it off and back on and it was OK.