GoKawiilApple replaces iPhone 18 Pro Max units after AT&T customers lose cell service
Apple confirmed a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T have lost cellular service entirely, unable to call, text or use mobile data. The company has pushed a carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 to prevent further cases, but affected users must get a device replacement from Apple or AT&T to restore service.
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The episode tests how Apple's newest flagship handles real-world network conditions on a major carrier, shortly after launch. Apple's choice of full device replacement rather than a software fix for already-affected phones suggests the issue may involve a hardware or modem-level fault rather than something purely correctable through updates, though the company has not explained the root cause.
- Apple is replacing affected iPhone 18 Pro Max devices, not just patching software
- A carrier settings update and iOS 27.0.1 aim to stop new cases from occurring
- Apple has not disclosed how many devices are affected or the underlying cause
Source: techspot.com — Skye Jacobs, 2026-10-03
Published there as: “Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners are losing cell service, and Apple's fix is an entirely new phone”
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