Optimistic AT&T tells iPhone 18 Pro Max iOS 27.0.1 update will fix call problems

Oct 2, 2026 · 11:14 AM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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AT&T has urged iPhone 18 Pro Max users to install the iOS 27.0.1 update to resolve reported issues with making and receiving calls. However, some customers indicate that the update did not fix the cellular problems, suggesting it may only address separate Face ID and touchscreen bugs. Apple has not yet publicly confirmed that the software patch resolves the specific call connectivity issues affecting a small number of AT&T subscribers.

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▪AT&T sent text messages to iPhone 18 Pro Max customers advising them to update to iOS 27.0.1 to fix call and text message failures.
▪Some users report that the iOS 27.0.1 update did not resolve the cellular issues, noting it only fixed Face ID and unresponsive touchscreen problems.
▪Apple has not publicly acknowledged the specific call problem, though the update was previously linked to fixing a Face ID rebooting bug.
▪Affected users are advised to contact both AT&T and Apple support if the software update does not resolve their connectivity issues.

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News Optimistic AT&T tells iPhone 18 Pro Max iOS 27.0.1 update will fix call problems William Gallagher 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri Oct 02 2026, 07:14 AM EDT · 1 minute read AT&T has reportedly told iPhone 18 Pro Max users to update iOS - image credit: AT&T. AT&T has texted customers on iPhone 18 Pro Max, telling them to upgrade to iOS 27.0.1 to fix cellular issues. Users are saying this update doesn't address their problems. The key problem, believed to affect only a small number of users, is that the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T may not make or receive calls, nor always send and receive text messages. AT&T has now texted customers telling them to update iOS specifically to fix these issues. Hi, it's AT&T.

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