GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026
Control Center Not Working on iPhone 18 Pro Max? How to Fix
Clean the screen and check your screen protector if Control Center won't open on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Screen Takes Longer to Turn Off? Fix
Learn why the screen on your iPhone 18 Pro Max waits before turning off and how to make it lock right away.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Keeps Asking for Apple Account Password
Sign out of iCloud and sign back in if your iPhone 18 Pro Max keeps asking for your Apple Account password.
How to Control Brightness on iPhone 18 Pro Max
Drag the Brightness slider in Control Center to change the screen brightness on your iPhone 18 Pro Max at any time.
How to Use iPhone 18 Pro Max Without an Apple Account
Learn how to skip the Apple Account step when you set up your iPhone 18 Pro Max and use it without one.
“This Message Has Not Been Downloaded” on iPhone 18 Pro Max
Sign out of your mail account in Mail settings and add it again if messages won't download on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
How to Stop iPhone 18 Pro Max Suggesting Text Effects
Turn off Predictive Text if your iPhone 18 Pro Max keeps suggesting Text Effects as you type.
How to Make a Stolen iPhone 18 Pro Max More Trackable
Check Allow Access When Locked on your iPhone 18 Pro Max so a thief can't turn off Wi-Fi or cellular from Control Center.
How to Restart Your iPhone 18 Pro Max by Asking Siri
Ask Siri to restart your iPhone 18 Pro Max, then tap Restart or say Yes when Siri asks you to confirm.
AirPods Got Wet? What iPhone 18 Pro Max Owners Should Do
Learn what to do if the AirPods you use with your iPhone 18 Pro Max get wet, and which models are water-resistant.