Setting up new iPhone and transferred number from old phone. New phone appears stuck on "Cellular Setup Complete" with only the greyed out bar at the bottom of the screen and a spinning "thinking" icon. Next step??
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you just described my day today. I got it resolved by Apple support by calling them. I’ve copied and pasted how they fixed it for me.
Apple support fixed it for me! They first had me tap the volume up then down then hold power button for 15 seconds to force the iPhone to power down. It did but automatically restarted and the problem was the same.
The solution:
now I’m trying to transfer my old data to my new phone which is another mountain to climb.
the problem was Apple is sending out these phones without the new update and it’s causing all these problems
good luck everyone! Calling Apple support was such a pleasant experience, hope you get the same.
Just got a new iPhone 16. It is stuck on ‘hello’ screen and it’s super hot. Tried multiple hard resets, but it hasn’t worked…anyone know how to fix it?
Having exactly the same problems. So what’s the solution? Where is Apple ?
My maximum apps update are stuck after transferring from 15 pro max to 16 pro max. Even iPhone default apps like Apple Store update stuck. Need help to resolve the issue.
This fix my issue. Thanks
This worked! You have to be really patient and just keep trying.
it’s not copying one of my iCloud settings
New iphone stucked on hello page
I have same issue with iPhone 16 pro max
This is a terrible experience Apple. I’m stuck in a setup loop on a brand new $2000 phone. Oh how the mighty have fallen, I should return it and get a Samsung.
And what does one do if they don’t have a Mac or PC? What do we do?
have IPhone 16 Pro Max on automatic setup from my old phone. During 1st software upgrade I am stuck
Same here. Can’t move from hello screen neither turn off. While charging it gets heated. Also discharges very fast.
LOL! No wonder the apple store guy insisted I take it home to setup.
How to fix iPhone 16 Pro Max Stuck on Setup?
