How to Fix iPhone 16 Pro Max Stuck on Setup? Getting a new iPhone is always exciting, and Apple usually makes transferring your data as smooth as possible. But when I upgraded to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, I hit a bit of a snag. If you’re in the same boat, don’t panic—I’ll walk you through what worked for me step by step.
The Problem:
After unboxing my new iPhone 16 Pro Max, I was eager to set it up. I backed up my old iPhone, followed the instructions, and started transferring everything over. Everything went great until I got to the part where it transferred the phone number.
The new phone got stuck on a screen that said “Cellular setup complete” with a spinning wheel. Meanwhile, my old phone froze on a screen that read “Finish on New iPhone.” At first, I thought it just needed more time, but after 40 minutes of waiting, I realized something wasn’t right.
What Worked for Me:
After some searching online, I found out I wasn’t alone. A bunch of other iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max users were experiencing the same issue. Here’s the solution that worked for me — and many others:
How to Fix iPhone 16 Pro Max Stuck on Setup?
Step 1: Restart Your New iPhone
- Hold down the Power button and the Volume Up button at the same time.
- When the power-off slider appears, swipe it to turn the phone off.
- Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the Power button again until the Apple logo shows up.
- Once my phone restarted, the setup process picked up right where it left off. It was like nothing had ever gone wrong!
Step 2: Restart Your Old iPhone (If It’s Stuck)
When your old iPhone gets stuck on the “Finish on New iPhone” screen, you can restart it too:
- Press and hold the Power button and Volume Up button until the power-off slider appears.
- Slide to turn it off, wait a moment, and then turn it back on.
If Restarting Doesn’t Work
If restarting both phones doesn’t fix the problem, you might need to get help from Apple Support. Don’t worry, it’s easy to get in touch with them:
Visit Apple’s support website:
- Choose the issue you’re experiencing.
- Select whether you’d like to chat online or have a phone call with a representative.
Final Thoughts
At first, I thought this issue would derail my entire setup, but the solution turned out to be surprisingly simple. Restarting the phone fixed everything, and I didn’t lose any progress in the setup process.
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If you’re facing the same problem, try these steps—they should do the trick. And if not, Apple Support is always a good backup option. Once you’re through, you’ll finally be able to enjoy all the new features your iPhone 16 Pro Max has to offer!
