Google Pixel Lines on Screen
Display issues on your phone, including colors, orientations, or widths, are often caused by similar underlying problems.
- Check if you have a Google Pixel 8 and verify its serial number with Google's tool to see if it qualifies for an extended repair program that may include free display repairs or flicker correction.
Step 1 | Software Bug or Corruption
Pixel image issues may be due to a software problem, but this is rare.
- Take a screenshot and compare it to your phone's display. If lines appear on the screenshot, proceed with caution.
- Check if the issue occurs in other apps. If not, close the affected app and try reproducing the issue.
- If the problem persists after closing the app, update it.
Resetting your device may not resolve this issue, but it can rule out software as a cause.
- Backup your phone before performing a factory reset.
- To reset your phone: Go to Settings > System Reset > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data. Confirm your PIN and select Erase all data.
Step 2 | Display Cable Damage or Disconnection
Faulty or damaged display can cause physical disconnects.
- Press the screen gently and evenly on all edges to reseat the connection.
- Open the phone and inspect the display cable:
- Verify it's fully seated in the connector.
- Check for tears or holes in the flex cable.
Step 3 | Damaged Screen
Display failures may not always be visible, but can occur due to manufacturing fault or imperceptible damage.
- Inspect your display closely for signs of breakage.
- Changing your viewing angle may help reveal small hairline cracks.
Pay close attention to areas where lines tend to originate from.
Green or purple lines on the display indicate an electrical issue within the screen.
- Minor damage can cause specific lines to break, resulting in green or purple lines.
- Laser repair may be possible, but a replacement screen is often a better solution due to cost and accessibility.
If you've recently replaced the display, inspect all components on the back of the display and cables.
Replace the display if any damage or electrical issues are discovered, or software fixes have not resolved the problem.
Step 4 | Faulty Motherboard
Assume motherboard failure if other repairs have not been successful.
- Inspect the board for signs of damage: burned components, cracks, liquid residue, corrosion, or bending.
- If liquid damage is suspected, consult the iPhone Liquid Damage Guide.
Replacing the motherboard may be the most practical solution if DIY repair is attempted.
- For those with experience, microsoldering can repair individual components on the board.
- If you're unable to perform this repair, consider seeking a professional at a local repair shop.
Step 5 | Additional Resources
Display lines appear after replacement — possible causes include loose connections or damaged screen.
- Inspect display cable connections and reseat if necessary.
- Verify display screen for physical damage, such as cracks or creases.