AT&T and Apple Just Took Steps Toward Fixing iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue
Apple and AT&T are working to resolve connectivity issues affecting iPhone 18 Pro Max users. Apple has released a carrier settings update and is requiring a specific iOS version for device setup to mitigate the problem.
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AT&T and Apple are taking action today as they try to resolve iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
Thousands of iPhone 18 Pro Max users have been unable to connect to the AT&T network for phone calls, text messages, and data. The underlying cause has yet to be disclosed, but AT&T and Apple continue to work toward a resolution.
First, Apple today released an AT&T carrier settings update (version 72.1, up from 72.0.2) for iPhones. Given the timing of this update, it presumably includes some optimizations related to iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular connectivity, but it is unclear if AT&T has fully resolved the issues or if further tweaks will be necessary.
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