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The iPhone 5 'static lines' keyboard glitch is a software issue, to be patched with the next iOS 6 update

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By Daniel Petrov

Published: Oct 15, 2012, 4:50 AM

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The iPhone 5 'static lines' keyboard glitch is a software issue, to be patched with the next iOS 6 update

With some iPhone 5 units, on screens where you have to enter your Apple ID, a few fuzzy things appear, which might frighten you at first, considering the static lines look like the display is about to give up the ghost.

Apparently the problem is software-related, nothing to do with the in-cell touch display, as it mostly appears in certain situation where Apple now separates the keyboard pop-up window from the app it is running in, like during the above-mentioned Apple ID input. It has, however, also been appearing in app icons and individual letters.

There has allegedly already been a customer complaint reply from Apple's service, saying that the issue will be fixed with the next update: “…Apple is aware of the issue & that they’re working on it. It will be patched in an upcoming iOS update. It’s confirmed to be a software issue. Why it only happens on some devices, she didn’t have details. The bottom line is that they’re working on it now & we will have a solution.”

Have you experienced the "static lines" on-screen keyboard software glitch with your iPhone 5 unit?

source: Apple (support forums) via TNW

The iPhone 5 keyboard glitch is a software issue, to be patched with the next iOS 6 update

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.