iPhone 18 Pro Max Stuck on SOS or No Bars? Update First
Some US iPhone 18 Pro Max phones drop to SOS or zero bars. Update to iOS 27.0.1, check the modem firmware, and use Wi-Fi Calling while the carrier works with Apple.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Back Glass Not Flush? Check a Demo Unit
A tiny step at the top edge of the iPhone 18 Pro Max back glass shows on Apple Store demo units too. A lab told one owner it is within tolerance. Lifting glass is different.
Is Spotlight Still Indexing on macOS 27? Press Command-Space
macOS 27 shows no indexing progress in System Settings. Apple says the Spotlight window can show it, indexing can take days, and one Terminal line reads the rest.
Apple Watch Readiness Score Not Showing? Seven Nights First
No Readiness score on your new Apple Watch? Apple says it needs a Series 12 or Ultra 4, seven nights of sleep with the watch, and Sleep, Activity and vitals set up.
Dual-Drive Enclosure Shows One Drive on macOS 27? Use USB
Older two-drive enclosures like the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual show only one drive over Thunderbolt on macOS 27. Over USB, both come back, and OWC says keep using it.
Apple Watch Keeps Asking for Your Passcode? Check the Fit
Apple Watch asking for the passcode while you wear it? Apple says it locks when it thinks you took it off. Try the shake test, 27.0.1 and Unlock with iPhone.
dasd and appstoreagent High CPU on macOS 27? Move One Date
dasd and appstoreagent eating CPU from midnight on macOS 27? An App Store date stuck in the past causes a loop. One Terminal line moves it a week ahead.
Apple Watch Series 12 Skin Irritation? Take It Off First
Red skin or a burning feeling under a new Apple Watch Series 12? Apple says to see a doctor before wearing it again, then check the fit and keep it clean.
How to Hide Apple Music in the Music App on iOS 27
Do not want Apple Music all over the Music app? On iOS 27 the switch is in Settings, Apps, Music. Hiding it does not cancel a trial, so check that too.
Mac Says Not Delivered on RCS Texts? Redo Send and Receive
After macOS 27, RCS texts sent from a Mac can show Not Delivered even when they arrive. One owner fixed it by redoing Send and Receive on the iPhone.