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Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksModo based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksModo, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.

Abigail Shilets's Articles

iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Not Receiving Texts From Android? Fix

by Abigail Shilets
If Android texts don't arrive on your iPhone 18 Pro Max, check that the sender's number isn't blocked.
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Someone Blocked Your Number? How to Tell on iPhone 18 Pro Max

by Abigail Shilets
If you think someone blocked your number, call them from a different phone than your iPhone 18 Pro Max to check.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Won’t Send Text Messages? Here’s What to Do

by Abigail Shilets
Check your network signal first when your iPhone 18 Pro Max won't send SMS or MMS messages.
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How to Use iPhone 18 Pro Max Without an Apple Account

by Abigail Shilets
Learn how to skip the Apple Account step when you set up your iPhone 18 Pro Max and use it without one.
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iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.

iPhone 18 Pro Max System Data Taking Up Storage? How to Fix It

by Abigail Shilets
Set Keep Messages to 1 Year or 30 Days to shrink System Data on your iPhone 18 Pro Max, but back up any messages you want to keep first.
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How to Fix Error 14 on Your iPhone 18 Pro Max

by Abigail Shilets
If Error 14 appears while you update or restore your iPhone 18 Pro Max, try a different USB port or cable.
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New iPhone 18 Pro Max? Stop Calls and Texts on Your Old iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
Sign out of your Apple Account in Messages and FaceTime settings on your old iPhone so it stops getting your messages after you move to an iPhone 18 Pro Max.
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iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.

How to Turn On iMessage on iPhone 18 Pro Max

by Abigail Shilets
Learn how to turn on iMessage on your iPhone 18 Pro Max so your messages also sync with your other Apple devices.
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iPhone 18 Pro Max Proximity Sensor Not Working? What to Do

by Abigail Shilets
Clean the top half of the screen first if the proximity sensor on your iPhone 18 Pro Max isn't working.
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Take a Screenshot on iPhone 18 Pro Max Without the Buttons

by Abigail Shilets
Learn three ways to take a screenshot on your iPhone 18 Pro Max when its side or volume button is broken.
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