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iPhone 18 Pro, burgundy finish, partial back exterior angled to show pro camera system in top left corner, 3 lenses, microphone, flash

11 iPhone 18 Pro Max Problems and How to Fix Them

Learn how to fix the most common iPhone 18 Pro Max problems yourself before you visit Apple.
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.

How to Set a Headphone Volume Limit on iPhone 18 Pro Max

In Headphone Safety, turn on Reduce Loud Audio and drag the slider to choose a headphone volume limit on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro is displayed in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.

How to Transfer Text Messages to a New iPhone 18 Pro Max

If your old text messages didn't appear on your new iPhone 18 Pro Max, restore it from a backup of your old iPhone.
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Not Ringing for Incoming Calls? 11 Fixes

If your iPhone 18 Pro Max doesn't ring for incoming calls, disconnect Bluetooth audio devices like AirPods.
A burgundy iPhone 18 Pro with coordinating case is paired with a magenta Crossbody Strap.

Can’t Connect to a VPN on iPhone 18 Pro Max? Here’s the Fix

If your iPhone 18 Pro Max can't connect to a VPN, try connecting to a different server first.
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.

How to Save Voicemail on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Select a voicemail in the Phone app and tap the Share button to save it from your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the glacier Wrist Strap.

How to Turn Off Find My on a Second-Hand iPhone 18 Pro Max

Set Find My iPhone to Off in Settings and enter the Apple Account password to stop tracking on your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.

What the Cellular and Wi-Fi Symbols Mean on iPhone 18 Pro Max

See what the letters and bars at the top of your iPhone 18 Pro Max screen say about your cellular signal.
iPhone 18 Pro is displayed in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.

How to Find the IMEI Number on iPhone 18 Pro Max

Dial *#06# in the Phone app to see the IMEI number of your iPhone 18 Pro Max.
iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.

Unknown Part Battery Warning on iPhone 18 Pro Max? What to Do

Check Battery Health in Battery settings to see if the battery in your iPhone 18 Pro Max needs to be replaced.