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Phones iPhones Apple and AT&T confirm iPhone 18 Pro Max connectivity issues — here's why you need to go to an Apple or AT&T store to get a hardware replacement News By Scott Younker Published 5 October 2026 What to do if your device is stuck in SOS mode out of the box When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: John Velasco / Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Late last week, we reported on a slew of iPhone 18 Pro Max issues, including one that affected cellular connectivity for AT&T versions of Apple's newest phone.Unfortunately, in an update from Apple, you might need to…
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