iFixit - Answers With Device "iPhone 8"

iPhone 8: Apple pay doesn't work

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:39:56 -0700

Hello, gurus

Can you, please, help me sort out problems with my iPhone 8’s Apple pay. The problem is - it doesn't work.

What should I check at the very first? Where is nfc module located? I tried to search, but different things - from the wireless charging anthenna up to camera area. Can someone, please, explain?

⟐ Commented november 26, 2020 at 10:39 MST

iPhone 8: Will iPhone 8 screen be replaceable?

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 03:08:09 -0700

It is rumored that the next iPhone could eventually put thousands of 3rd party repair shops out of business by requiring software to complete a screen repair. While Apple is providing a few authorized retailers their calibration machine and required software, most repair shops will not have access to this. I guess we will know for sure in a few weeks but does anybody have any info on this?

⟐ Edited juli 26, 2018 at 3:08 MST

iPhone 8: What did I do to my screen?

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:41:14 -0700

Just finished a battery replacement and now my screen has a weird thumb-sized polarization effect. Touch still works in the affected area. It is definitely the screen, it‘s not present in a screen cap and is a trip in real life. Actually it’s pretty annoying, but still usable.

⟐ Answer edited december 03, 2022 at 5:41 MST

iPhone 8: Wite spots on iPhone screen after screen replacement?

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:50:58 -0700

Hello.

I have just done a screen replacement on an iPhone 8 but afterwards, there are some white marks on the screen as shown in the photos above. Where did these marks come from and how do I get rid of them?

You will be able to see the images of the marks below

Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted februari 04, 2021 at 4:50 MST

iPhone 8: Top half of touch screen is not responding

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:22:21 -0700

I have just received a broken iPhone 8 for free from a friend to see if I could fix it.

The top half of the touchscreen is unresponsive. Phone and screen visually appear to be in great condition.

Is this easily repairable? Which parts would I need to purchase and how much would they cost? Not looking for genuine apple parts but something decent that will restore functionality.

Have repaired some other phones in the past so not totally noob.

⟐ Commented juni 25, 2020 at 8:22 MST

iPhone 8: New battery won't charge

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:42:42 -0700

I installed a new battery in my iPhone 8 and it won’t charge. Still shows only 1% after 3 hours on charger. All parts are Apple parts except for your new battery.

⟐ Answered april 16, 2020 at 21:42 MST

iPhone 8: After Screen Replacement, front facing camera not working

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:18:38 -0700

Just replaced an iPhone 8 screen using a not so great aftermarket part. Had to swap over the front camera/speaker/prox/ALS assembly onto the new screen.

Everything works - except the front facing camera. The proximity sensor, speaker both work. Front camera only shows black.

Is the flex connector likely the culprit?

My intent is to reseat the flex connector for these components. I don’t expect this to solve the problem.

If the problem isn’t solved by reseating the connector, I’ll purchase a new flex.

Wondering if there are any other issues I might have missed.

⟐ Commented juli 03, 2019 at 12:18 MST

iPhone 8: Why is my rear camera and flashlight not working after screen replace

Mon, 13 May 2019 04:48:04 -0700

I changed the screen very carefully. After 2 days my rear camera is giving me a black screen and the flashlight is not working anymore. Do you have any ideas?

⟐ Answer accepted mei 13, 2019 at 4:48 MST

iPhone 8: iPhone 8 camera & flash not working

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:55:35 -0700

Hello, iPhone 8 working completely as normal except the rear camera and flash. Also torch function not working. Selfie camera works fine.

iTunes restore no progress. I can get a new camera and flash module so wondering if anyone had any thoughts? I believe it was dropped in water as I can see yellow stains on the bottom part of the screen…!

⟐ Answer accepted april 18, 2019 at 5:55 MST

iPhone 8: Microphone hardly picking up sound when using apps?

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:53:37 -0700

Hey guys! I’ve been having some trouble in regards to the microphone on my iPhone 8 when using apps. Whenever I record a video on snapchat and play it back, the sound that the microphone picked up from what I was recording is extremely quiet and muffled? I’ve cleaned out my microphone, restarted my phone multiple times, i’ve checked the restrictions on my mic in settings as well as deleting and reinstalling the apps however it still doesn’t work? I recorded a video on snapchat and it was extremely muffled and quiet (you could barely even hear it with earphones in on full volume) and then i went onto the camera app and recorded the exact same thing and you could hear it perfectly clear and loud as it should be. But then once again on snapchat and instagram it sounds awful? This problem is also happening on the voice memos app aswell? The only one it works on is camera.

As you can imagine this is pretty frustrating when trying to record stuff using apps other than the camera app. If anybody has any ideas or anything that could help me it would mean a lot as i’ve searched for ages to try and find answers but still nothing!

Thank you,

Emma

⟐ Answered augustus 16, 2018 at 18:53 MST

iPhone 8: The iPhone 8 China-copy screen is not compatible with iOS11

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 06:07:32 -0700

iPhone 8 screen broken and replaced a cheap China copy screen. Everything works well until I upgrade the system to 11.3, the screen touch not work? Anyone know how to solve this issue? Is it a bug? (the screen can work well after downgrade to 11.2.6)

⟐ Answer edited juli 20, 2024 at 6:07 MST

iPhone 8: Backside Metal or Plastic?

Tue, 07 May 2019 08:46:33 -0700

Is the iPhone 8's backside under the glass of metal or plastic?

Thank you.

⟐ Answered mei 07, 2019 at 8:46 MST

iPhone 8: iPhone 8 not "showing"a charge after the replacement of LCD?

Fri, 04 May 2018 08:29:54 -0700

The LCD was replaced. Now the phone is actually charging but no showing the charge. Everything is working. It shows 1% but it actually is charged. Now, it does power on and off on its own? Left it unplugged for two days. It was charged when I came back to check on the process but still showing 1%. Any thoughts?

⟐ Answered mei 04, 2018 at 8:29 MST

iPhone 8: difrence between iPhone se 2020 product red and iPhone 8

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:53:25 -0700

how can i tell the difference between a iPhone 8 product red and iPhone se 2020 product red

⟐ Answered augustus 30, 2022 at 4:53 MST

iPhone 8: Why is my iPhone 8 not turning on?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:13:50 -0700

My iPhone 8 was on earlier today however it turned off at 70% and did not turn on. This problem occurred many time however to solve it I would charge it overnight. How can I resolve this issue?

⟐ Answered februari 17, 2026 at 2:13 MST

iPhone 8: Replacing Cracked Camera Lens on iPhone 8

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:43:18 -0700

I've owned my Iphone 8 for 5 days and somehow the camera lens cracked. It doesn't affect the camera performance but will this part become available at some point? The apple store said the only way is to replace the entire phone. I saw a youtube video for an Iphone 7 where they heated it up, removed the glass lens and then glued a new one in using silicone. Any advice?

⟐ Answered december 12, 2025 at 12:43 MST

iPhone 8: phone no longer start after wireless charging coil damage.

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:37:02 -0700

I recently attempted to replace the rear glass on Iphone 8 and was able to remove the broken glass without bit of work but was finally cleared it. one think I noticed during the glass removal was that the wireless charging coil got little ripped and damaged. i did not think it would be a real bid deal but since then the phone does not boot up. would simply replacing the wireless charging coil resolve the issue? I don’t want to purchase replacement part if in fact the phone is completely dead, due to maybe short circuited itself when the coil was damaged somehow. any thoughts or assistance would be greatly appreciated…

⟐ Commented februari 29, 2024 at 2:37 MST

iPhone 8: iPhone 8 keeps rebooting when charging

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:04:22 -0700

I replaced the battery on my IPhone 8 last week, and every time I go to charge it, it restarts and reboots. And idea how to stop this?

⟐ Answered januari 15, 2024 at 7:04 MST

iPhone 8: very weak signal all networks

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 08:47:21 -0700

Hi,

I have a iphone 8 with very weak network signal. only picks up 1 bar and that is in and out. have tried different sims and resetting network settings , none of them have worked. only get 1 bar thats in and out on ee, vodafone etc. what part would need to be replaced? can find ones for wifi and Bluetooth but both of them work fine.

thanks

⟐ Commented september 16, 2023 at 8:47 MST

iPhone 8: password to icloud forgoten

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 16:44:25 -0700

i bought an iphone 8 normal with icloud, the previous user forgot the icloud password now i can log his icloud out. i. need help on that

⟐ Answered januari 08, 2023 at 16:44 MST