iPhone 15 pro max locks itself

same issue too 15 pro max latest iOS - problem started May 2

Mine is doing this exact same thing

same problem on 15 Pro, latest iOS version

Bigness Said:

"iPhone 15 pro max locks itself: Since the latest auto update, my phone has turned into a major problem.[...]"

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Troubleshooting a Locking Mac After an Update:

A. Being Stuck in a Boot Loop:

Your iPhone might be stuck in a boot loop. This typically happens when you unsuccessfully download something or an install stalls while in the process.  So, refer to my User Tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip

B. Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this issue, if you don't report it to them.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this post.
4. Proceed from there as necessary

It's a new iPhone with a full manufacturers warranty. You can smash it if you want. But did you maybe think about scheduling an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar and show it to Apple. That's what warranties are for.......

Mine has started this as well. About 7 days ago. And it’s progressively gotten worse. Apples only suggestion was to factory

reset (start completely over with no backup) or take it to an Apple Store (3.5hrs from me) and that it didn’t matter that it’s under warranty or AppleCare. If it’s not doing it or appearing to be broken at time of diagnosis, they won’t replace it. So. Cool.

You might want to try a DFU. I believe that stands for Device Firmware Update. Your current operating system is removed and replaced. You would need a MAC or Windows computer and iTunes. It’s very easy to do. The only challenging part sometimes is to get the phone into DFU mode. There are videos online.

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar to have it diagnosed.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Two answers have already been given, look back through the post.

Hard reboot of the phone seems to have corrected the issue so far

B1 is good to know… didn’t know that is available.

Iphone 15 pro max did this 6 times while reading comments in a 2 minute span it just locks pls fix

I had this issue on my 15 pro max. It was resolved by restarting the device.