By Nathan E. Malpass, Last updated: April 10, 2023
I bought an iPhone XS Max and I loved it at first. It seems to be very modern for its time and way ahead of the pack. However, I’m currently experiencing some issues with it. One of these issues is with my iPhone XS Max’ Wi-Fi. Can you help me fix these issues?
~iPhone XS Max Owner
Part I: IntroductionPart II: Wi-Fi ProblemsPart III: Problems With Bluetooth ConnectivityPart IV: Battery Draining Too FastPart V: iPhone XS Max Is Actually Not ChargingPart VI: Conclusion
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Part I: Introduction
The iPhone XS Max might probably the best smartphone with a great camera. Plus, it has a great smartphone display as well. What’s great about it is it has this A12 chip. This chip is said to be about 2x to 3x faster than the Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm’s flagship chip.
However, like all devices out there, iPhone XS Max still comes with its own issues that Apple and even its users have to face. A lot of users reports common problems with that of the iPhone XS Max.
Fortunately, in this article, we will give you the details regarding the most common problems faced by iPhone XS Max users and how to fix them. Let’s get started with some of the most common issues in iPhone XS Max.
Part II: Wi-Fi Problems
Some users of iPhone XS Max report problems with their Wi-Fi. If you’re one of these users, below are the things you can do in order to fix Wi-Fi problems.
Restart Your Router
Before you delve into the iPhone XS Max first, let’s go to the router. The first thing you can do is to turn off your router and turn it on again after several minutes. After which, try to connect your iPhone XS Max again. If this doesn’t work, then try the next method.
Updating The Firmware Of Your Router
You can simply update the firmware of your router to make sure that bugs are already fixed. A lot of users stated that this helped fix their Wi-Fi problems.
Hard Reset Your iPhone XS Max
There’s no problem in doing a hard reset on your iPhone XS Max. So, in order to do this, you have to press the button for Volume Up first. Then, press the button for Volume Down. After which, press the button on the Side. Do this until the logo of Apple is displayed.
Forget The Said Wi-Fi Network And Reconnect
Are you having problems connecting to a specific Wi-Fi network? Does it always say that you have entered the incorrect password? What you simply have to do is to forget the said Wi-Fi network and then reconnect to it again.
In order to forget the said network:
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Go to Wi-Fi.
Step 03 - Tap the said Wi-Fi network.
Step 04 - Press Forget This Network.
Step 05 - Press Forget again.
Now, go back to Settings and then Wi-Fi. After which, select the said network and input your password again.
Resetting Your Network Settings
Most issues experienced by users with networks have been repaired simply by resetting their network settings. After reset, caches are flushed and DHCP settings are cleared. Other information related to networking are cleared out as well.
Here’s how you can reset your network settings:
Step 01 - Open Settings.
Step 02 - Go to General.
Step 03 - Tap Reset.
Step 04 - Press Reset Network Settings.
Disabling The VPN
Did you activate VPN through the Settings application or through another VPN application, you can deactivate the said VPN in order to check if it solves your problem.
You can deactivate the VPN through the Settings application. Simply go to the settings of the VPN and toggle the status from that of Connected to that of Not Connected.
If you aren’t able to deactivate it through this, you can use the VPN app to deactivate the VPN for a temporary moment. See if this works to solve your Wi-Fi problem on iPhone XS Max.
Disabling Networking Services Of Wi-Fi
You can do this by doing the following:
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Go to Privacy.
Step 03 - Visit Location Services.
Step 04 - Visit System Services.
Step 05 - Deactivate Wi-Fi Networking.
This doesn’t lead to the total deactivation of your Wi-Fi network. Some people have stated that this helped solve their problem with regards to Wi-Fi.
Restoring And Setting It Up As That Of A New iPhone
Nothing worked for you? The last thing you can possibly do is to restore the iPhone XS Max through iTunes. By restoring it, you are setting it up as that of a new device. When this happens, you are giving your phone a fresh start. Plus, you are clearing up troublesome settings and customizations made into your device.
Part III: Problems With Bluetooth Connectivity
Having problems with Bluetooth? The first thing you should do is to turn it off. And then, turn off your iPhone XS Max. After which, turn it on back again. Finally, turn Bluetooth back on in Settings. If this doesn’t work, you can go download the latest version of iOS since Apple has fixed a bug that leads to Bluetooth problems. If these initial steps don’t work, you can follow our methods below:
Check Out Your Bluetooth Device
One thing you have to actually do is to check if the problem is actually with your iPhone XS Max and not with your Bluetooth accessory. Try connecting the Bluetooth accessory to that of another device that has Bluetooth connectivity in it. Check if it works there or not.
Turn Your Bluetooth Off And Hard Reset Your iPhone XS Max
What you have to do here is to turn your Bluetooth off and afterward perform a hard reset on your iPhone XS Max.
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Go to Bluetooth.
Step 03 - Toggle your Bluetooth off.
Step 04 - Follow these in order to hard reset your iPhone: Press and then release the button for Volume Up. Then, press and release the button for Volume Down. Press and then hold the button for Sleep/ Wake. Do this until the Apple logo is displayed.
Step 05 - Go to Settings again.
Step 06 - Go to Bluetooth.
Step 07 - Toggle Bluetooth on.
Forget The Bluetooth Device You Have Paired With
Didn’t the previous method work? What you can do is to forget the paired Bluetooth device from that of the Settings. After which, you can simply reconnect. Here’s how to do it:
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Visit Bluetooth.
Step 03 - Tap the icon (i) next to the name of the Bluetooth device you wish to connect to.
Step 04 - Press Forget the Device and then confirm.
Step 05 - Pair your iPhone XS Max with that of the said Bluetooth device one more time.
Resetting Your Network Settings
If none of the above worked, you should try to reset the network settings of your iPhone XS Max. The drawback to this is that your settings when it comes to Wi-Fi will also be cleared out.
That’s why after resetting these settings, you might need to reconnect to the Wi-Fi networks where you were connected before. Plus, you also have to configure your VPN one more time.
Here is a step by step guide for resetting your network settings:
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Go to General.
Step 03 - Go to Reset.
Step 04 - Press Reset Network Settings.
Step 05 - Enter the passcode you have.
Step 06 - A popup will appear. Please confirm the action.
Step 07 - Wait for the iPhone XS Max to reboot. Wait for the phone to open up again.
Step 08 - Try connecting to the said Bluetooth device again.
Restoring And Setting Up As That Of A New iPhone Device
This is not really the best option out there. But, what you can do is to restore your iPhone XS Max through iTunes and then setting it up as that of a new device. In this method, you can start anew and clean up that of troublesome customizations and also settings with that of your iPhone XS Max.
Part IV: Battery Draining Too Fast
Battery life is also dependent on the usage of your iPhone XS Max. That’s why it’s hard to know which exact app or usage pattern is causing the said draining problem. In this part, we will be telling you the different ways you can do to fix the problem.
Installing Latest iOS Software Update
You can install the latest software update for iOS by doing the following:
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Go to General.
Step 03 - Go to Software Update.
Simply download and install the latest software update available through the steps above.
Identifying Applications That Lead To Battery Drains
The new iOS version 12 allows you to identify which applications are taking up too much of your battery. You can check the internet on how to do this. There are pretty much a lot of guides that tell you how to do it.
So, what’s next after identifying these apps? Well, below might be some things you can actually implement in order to save more of your battery life. This is true especially if these battery hungry apps are third-party ones:
* Can you work or live without having the app on your iPhone? Well, it’s best to delete the said applications.
* There are some apps that still work on the background to get some content off of your network. You might wish to force these apps to shut off like that of navigation apps, VoIP, streaming audio, and other apps that consume much of your battery life.
Take note that you should only force close those applications that you might not need. If you force close every app out there, it might cause a negative impact and actually lead to the draining of your battery life. In order to force close a particular application, swipe up from that of the Home indicator.
After which, stop when seeing the animation that comes up. After then, you can lift one of your fingers for which you’ll be able to check out all the applications within a list (the horizontal one). Tap one of these cards and hold this tap for a while. A red (-) button will show up. This is located within the corner (top left) of the app card. Now, you can simply force quit the app.
* What if you wish to utilize the app? Well, you have to consider the fact that you can disable Location Services and that of Background Application Refresh. The former can be found in Settings, and then Privacy, and then Location Services. The latter can be found in Settings, then General, and then Background App Refresh.
Deactivating Location Services
When you install a particular application, they will ask you if you want to give them (the application) access to a lot of things including location. Most people will gladly say yes to these just to use the app.
However, when an app utilizes location services, it can really take up much of your battery life. That’s why it’s best to check out which applications could have the said access to location services.
The best method of doing this is to deactivate location services for each and every app out there. You can do this by going to Settings. After which, going to Privacy, and then Location Services.
After the location services have been deactivated for all applications, you can identify which of the apps really need access to your location. You can simply activate them individually.
Utilizing Mode For Low Power
Running a little low on your battery life? Well, what you can do is to enable the mode called Low Power. You can do this by going to Settings. After which, going to Battery. Then, press the toggle that goes for Low Power.
This mode reduces the amount of power consumption temporarily. This is done by turning off or even reducing background application refresh, mail fetch, visual effects, and automatic downloads. According to Apple, this mode allows you to enhance the life of your battery by about 3 hours more.
Low Power mode is also prompted to you when your battery life is 20% and below. Plus, it is automatically disabled by your device when the battery is about 80% and above when it comes to battery life.
Placing Your iPhone Face Down
iOS has a feature that detects when the iPhone is faced down. This utilizes a light sensor that makes sure the iPhone or its display doesn’t actually light up when a notification is received during the times when your iPhone is placed with the face down.
The said feature in combination with different refinements can help your iPhone increase the life of its battery by an hour more. With this feature, the display is turned off especially when it is not being used.
That’s why when you have an iPhone, it is best to place it on a surface with the face down in order to conserve the life of your battery.
Deactivating The Feature Raise To Wake
This feature called Raise To Wake was introduced by Apple in iOS version 10. With this feature, your iPhone’s screen will turn on automatically when you pick it up and it its face is “facing” to you.
This is useful especially if you just want to check your phones without having to press the Home button. You can just pick your iPhone up and you instantly check your notifications.
Very useful right? However, this can lead to the draining of the life of your battery especially when you are jogging, walking, dancing, or doing any type of movement. This is because the said feature will be activated automatically at multiple times.
Thus, you have to turn this feature off in order to save more battery on your phone. Do this by following the steps below:
Step 01 - Go to Settings.
Step 02 - Go to Display & Brightness.
Step 03 - Go to Raise To Wake.
Step 04 - Toggle it off.
Now that you have deactivated this Raise To Wake Feature, the iPhone will not turn itself on automatically with a simple upward motion.
Part V: iPhone XS Max Is Actually Not Charging
One of the problems faced by people who use an iPhone XS Max (and even an iPhone XS) is that the iPhones do not automatically charge when it is plugged into a particular power source. This is an issue with that of the iOS version 12.
Fortunately, Apple is very much aware of the said problem. They have already fixed it in iOS version 12.0.1. So, what’s the way to fix this? Well, it’s easy. You simply have to install the said version (iOS 12.0.1) or higher and then you’re ready to charge your iPhone XS Max again.
Part VI: Conclusion
Like any other device or company, iPhone XS Max and Apple have their own flaws. That’s why we’re here to help. In this guide, we have gone through various issues with Apple and have gone through how to fix this up.
Battery problems, Wi-Fi problems, and other issues can be easily solved with the hacks we have stated in this article. And if you’ve encountered a new problem with your iPhone XS Max, simply go to this article to find a fix.
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