(Note; when we talk about “original” screens below, we use “original” to mean those which contain an Apple-manufactured panel rather than a “copy” screen, including unofficially-refurbished ones. This isn’t necessarily the original screen that came with the phone.)
About six months ago, we discussed a problem affected the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X’s ALS (Ambient Light Sensor) if the screen had been replaced. To cut a long story short, if the replacement screen hadn’t been paired with the phone (i.e. its serial number and calibration data transferred from the original screen), then the screen’s automatic brightness adjustment stopped working under iOS 11, due to the ALS- required to measure how bright the surrounding light is- having been disabled.
(Note: If you came here because you want your iPhone X fixed, and you’re not interested in the rest of the article, click here to contact us, telephone 01382 22 66 26 or visit our shop in Union Street, Dundee.).
The iPhone X had a relatively brief time on the market- just ten months before it was recently discontinued in favour of the XS, XS Max and XR. Regardless, many in the independent phone repair business- like ourselves- will still be paying attention to the fact that next month will be the first anniversary of the iPhone X going on sale.
Now that we’ve taken delivery of it, the penguin is on display in our Dundee store. You can visit any time and view it through the window, or come in and see us to get a better look at it.
Note: In this article, “original” refers to a screen manufactured by Apple. It doesn’t necessarily mean the specific screen that was originally fitted to a particular phone, unless stated otherwise.
What is the Ambient Light Sensor?
The ambient light sensor (ALS sensor) detects how bright the surrounding light is. Your iPhone uses the measurement it provides to automatically adjust the screen’s brightness in response to changing light conditions.
Why The ALS Sensor Is a Problem for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X Screen Replacements
We like to support local causes where possible, and Maggie’s Centres are a particularly good one. The prospect of getting a beautifully-designed piece of art and being able to support a good cause at the same time was one that appealed to us.
