iFixit - Answers With Device "iPhone XS Max"

iPhone XS Max: motherboard differences: iPhone XS Max real dual-SIM versus eSIM+SIM

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 04:25:52 -0700

it would be great to see the motherboard differences between the true dual-SIM version available in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau versus the international eSIM+nano-SIM version.

⟐ Answered novembro 10, 2019 at 4:25 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Front camera not working after logic board replacement

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:25:38 -0700

Hi all,

I replaced the logic board of my iPhone XS Max and now the front-facing camera is not working.

I understand that, after replacing the logic board, only FaceID will not work. However, I have never heard that the front-facing camera will not work as well.

In this case, do I have to replace the front-facing camera as well?

⟐ Commented julho 05, 2024 at 2:25 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: FaceTime audio works, regular calls dont

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:47:52 -0700

I replaced the back camera thinking that was the issue. It was not. I cant hear anything on a normal call. No ringing or voices. When I call my wife’s phone it rings and when she picks up…nothing. However FaceTime audio is all good. Calls are 100%. Did the hard reset, did the software update, just need to know what to replace to end this nightmare

⟐ Answered abril 17, 2024 at 13:47 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: What to do next?

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:37:16 -0700

I Order a cheap kit to replace LCD screen on XS Max and it didn't come with instructions or the right tools and stripped the bottom screws. I was stuck trying and trying then decide to open the phone in half and even replace the screen open but it just doesn't look the same as the phones in the videos and the replacement screen doesn't mount to my phone because of the metals around it so I ended up cuting and grinding them off....plz help!!

⟐ Answered julho 20, 2023 at 10:37 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Can I switch my battery & screen without switching the motherboard?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:15:13 -0700

This sounds stupid to ask but I just wanted to make sure but I just wanted to make sure. I wanted to transfer my battery and screen from an iPhone XS max that 64gb that's IC locked (battery and frame are good) to a XS max that is 25gb version that isn't ic locked but the screen has a green line on it and the battery is bad. Would the storage version impact size and such. Thank you kindly for any assistance.

⟐ Commented novembro 29, 2022 at 5:15 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Why does my screen go black randomly?

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:45:48 -0700

I recently replaced my broken screen on my iPhone XS Max with an IFixIt LCD screen. Since my phone screen was completely unresponsive to touch before replacing it, i wasn’t able to shut my phone down before repairing the screen. I just unplugged the battery connector and went on with the procedure. Now, randomly, my phone screen will go black while i’m using it but the phone is still on. All it takes to fix it temporarily is to turn the phone off and on. Now, is it because I unplugged the battery connector during the repair without shutting the phone down or is it a faulty screen? Please Help!!!!!

⟐ Commented julho 09, 2022 at 23:45 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: would a battery replacement be possible?

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:36:32 -0700

could someone provide the official dimensions of the battery from the xs max and the 11 pro max?

what im looking to do is to install the battery from an 11 pro max into my iphone xs max

⟐ Answered julho 30, 2020 at 9:36 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: face id disabled by water through the bezel

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:59:22 -0700

My phone is having a problem with face ID it said move little lower and it is very frustrating but my proximity sensor, ambient ligth, front speakers and microphone is still working. I don’t think the flood illuminator , infrared camera and dot projector is not working.But when I use protrait mode in front camera it doesn’t change the stage ligth, stage ligth mono others also and when i use animoji it still works. How do i know my known my flood illuminator, infrared camera and dot projector is not working? If I change the flood iluminator will it work? And after trying to add face ID It said face ID is not available try setting up face ID later and I do not see the infrared light coming out from the flood illuminator.

⟐ Commented abril 08, 2020 at 6:59 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: if I change my motherboard from one iPhone to another?

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:44:23 -0700

The plan is removing the motherboard from my broken iphone xs max and placing it in a brand new iphone xs max. now my question is , once that is done will all my data from my old phone show up in the new phone one that swap is done ?

⟐ Answered janeiro 07, 2020 at 2:44 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: iPhone XS Max refuses to turn on, why?

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:35:22 -0700

It’s almost like it’s dead, it randomly turned off at about 80% and now it just won’t turn on. I googled every method, nothing will work.

⟐ Answered setembro 19, 2019 at 13:35 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: iPhone XS max "no service" after water damage.

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 04:48:26 -0700

Hey, i recently brought an iPhone XS max and all of a sudden it stopped getting service, I don’t remember ever getting it wet but the water indicator has turned red. Everything is working perfectly and it even reads the sim card and what carrier it is etc but under settings

⟐ Answer accepted abril 24, 2019 at 4:48 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: [ Solved] Panic Full i2c0 CheckBusStatus SCL is stuck low issue

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:24:58 -0700

So with my iPhone when plugged in to charge and turn off the screen, about 20-30 seconds later it won't be able to turn on anymore, force me to unplug the charger to make it power on and show apple logo, even plugging in lightning to 3.5mm adapter will make it suddenly shutdown. Does anyone here know if this panic full is related to hardware or software failure?

Solved: I replaced the charging port and it actually fixed that problem

⟐ Answered junho 21, 2025 at 13:24 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Screen replacement without loss of face ID

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:28:24 -0700

I was wondering if there's anyway for me to replace my iPhone XS Max screen without losing face ID or not.

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 19, 2024 at 14:28 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Back Camera not working after screen replacement?

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:48:54 -0700

Pls how abou xs max after the replacement of the screen and back the back camera and Torch light stoped working ..pls what could be the issue here pls

⟐ Answered março 04, 2024 at 11:48 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: How to restore the battery health function after battery replacement?

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 02:25:14 -0700

I have replaced my battery, but now I have lost the ability to track my battery health, I have kept the original battery with me. iPhone also says "Unknown Part ⚠️" how to get rid of this message?

⟐ Answered janeiro 10, 2024 at 2:25 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: What happend to cause these cracks

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:21:17 -0700

everything on the phone works except the display having a white streak across the phone and there are cracks on the phone that look minor what is the problem?

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 10, 2023 at 11:21 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Will Face ID work after replacing logic board?

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:00:47 -0700

Will Face ID work after replacing only the logic board on an iCloud locked iPhone Xs max?

⟐ Commented setembro 10, 2023 at 4:00 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: After battery replacement, iPhone refuses to charge when turned on

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:34:04 -0700

I have an iPhone XS max on which I did the battery replacement and the charging port replacement.

When the phone is on, the phone detects a cable is plugged in or it has been placed on the wireless charger, the charging symbol can be seen; but battery continues to drain.

I originally thought this was a battery issue, so i ordered yet another replacement battery.

The only way around it, I've found, is to place the phone on a wireless charger and then turn the phone off.

Is there a software lock on charging aftermarket batteries? Possible snafu during replacement of parts?

Any help would be appreciated. I live in a country with no Apple stores and the cost of having someone else look at the problem is too prohibitive.

I no longer have access to the original battery, in case this requires switching out battery circuitry.

⟐ Commented agosto 21, 2023 at 9:34 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Touch partially works (Only when swiping horizonally)

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:01:45 -0700

An iPhone XS Max's touch screen only works when swiping horizontally and only the middle of the screen work, it can only slide / dismiss notifications and slide the SOS emergency call slider, while tapping and sliding up and down sometimes (very rarely) works. Swiping on the higher and lower portion of the screen does not work.

The owner forgot what happend when the touch issue manifested, they simply upgraded to a new phone and it was kept in storage till now. The owner simply wants the data to be recovered, especially the photos.

What is the possible issue and what are their options?

⟐ Commented junho 29, 2023 at 8:01 GMT-7

iPhone XS Max: Scratches in camera cable

Sun, 14 May 2023 03:25:03 -0700

Lifting battery out via brute force after all adhesive failed I scratched these cables. Will everything still work?

⟐ Answered maio 14, 2023 at 3:25 GMT-7